Key Resources
- ScopusDatabase of peer-reviewed journal articles. Full text is not included, but Article Linker provides access to full-text articles when available.
Tip:
Need the PDF/full-text?
Use Article Linker to search for full-text across all databases. If the article isn't available, choose Request via ILLiad or use interlibrary loan to request a copy from another library.
- American Society of Civil Engineers LibrarySearch for ASCE publications, including full text of ASCE journals.
- Agricultural & Environmental Science DatabaseThis database includes the AGRICOLA, TOXLINE, ESPM (Environmental Sciences and Pollution Management) and Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) databases and provides full-text titles from around the world, including scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings, and government publications.
- Water Resources AbstractsThis is a subset of the ProQuest Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, and it includes multiple perspectives on water-related scholarly research.
- Thomas RegisterInformation on industrial products and services. Includes company and product information for manufacturers.
Tip:
Need a book we don't own?
Use interlibrary services to request books, articles, and more from other libraries.
- Google ScholarMultidisciplinary scholarly search engine. Covers peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, abstracts, and articles from academic publishers, professional societies, preprint repositories, universities, and other scholarly organizations. Includes links to USU resources when on campus.
Tip:
Using Google Scholar?
Sync your Google account with USU. This will get you past paywalls for articles USU subscribes to by having you login with your A# and password.
- ASM HandbooksThe ASM Handbooks contain information in every area of materials specialization and are a comprehensive source of information on ferrous and nonferrous metals and materials technology
- Statistical Information DatabasesFind statistical information to guide your research and back up your arguments.
Finding Standards
Standards can be searched for in the following websites, and purchase requests can be filled out using the Request a Book form.
Government Resources
Technical Reports
Local Government Resources
Other Government Resources
- Data.gov - hosts datasets from both federal and local sources
- govinfo.gov - materials from the U.S. government including Congress, Executive Branch, Executive Agencies, and Regulatory Information.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Publications
For any additional help you may need finding or using government documents for your research contact:
Jen Kirk
Government Information Librarian
(435) 797-8033
jen.kirk@usu.edu
How Do I...?
Access Articles?
- Finding Specific Journals This guide will help you find journals by title - either in print or online.
Develop Search Strategies?
- Choosing Keywords (Video)This video will walk you through how to choose and effectively use keywords to find articles in library databases.
- Searching with Subject Terms This guide walks you through how to find and use controlled vocabulary to hone in on the most relevant research.
- Narrowing or Broadening Your Search How to use keywords, limiters, and boolean operators to narrow or broaden your database search.
Conduct a Lit Review?
- Finding Related Sources This guide will walk you through how to find sources related to your topic and the research you are doing.
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