Databases
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Google ScholarGoogle Scholar searches very broadly across the literature, but if you utilize the advanced search features you can hone your search nicely. Google Scholar offers a "cited by" feature.
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.
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SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)Operated by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) under a NASA grant, this database contains over 8.6 million records, including bibliographic citations and arXiv e-prints. The search interface offers advanced features, although the interface is not as user friendly as some. This a great place resource, and it is freely available to all users!
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SciFinder Scholar (Chemical Abstracts)This is the premier database for articles, conference papers, patents, and more in chemistry and related areas. Coverage is from 1907 to the present. Users must create an account to log in (log in at http://scifinder.cas.org)
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ScopusA citation and abstracting database covering over 19,000 journals.
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 services to request a copy from another library.
Other Tools
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Science.GovScience.gov is a portal that searches 42 databases and over 2000 federal agency web sites. If you are looking for government reports and government science information, this is a great place to start.
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AAPT ComPADRE Digital LibraryA network of free online resource collections supporting faculty, students, and teachers in Physics and Astronomy Education.
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American Geophysical UnionAGU has been publishing Earth and space science research for over 100 years. We provide access to their digital library of eight primary research journals plus the international newspaper Eos.
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American Institute of PhysicsAIP is a not for profit agency that publishes some of the leading journals in physics. This link takes you to a page that provides the impact factors for the AIP journals as well as access to links to the journals.
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arXiv.orgA pioneer that contributed to the establishment of the open access movement and which can be a great place to start searching.
How Do I...?
Access Articles?
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Finding Specific Journals This guide will help you find journals by title - either in print or online.
Develop Search Strategies?
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Choosing Keywords (Video) This video will walk you through how to choose and effectively use keywords to find articles in library databases.
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Searching with Subject Terms This guide walks you through how to find and use controlled vocabulary to hone in on the most relevant research.
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Narrowing or Broadening Your Search How to use keywords, limiters, and boolean operators to narrow or broaden your database search.
Conduct a Lit Review?
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Finding Related Sources This guide will walk you through how to find sources related to your topic and the research you are doing.
