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Geological & Earth Sciences Research Guide: Finding Books & Theses

Proquest Dissertations & Theses

Use the link below to discover dissertations dating from 1861 and master's theses published since 1988. Many of the newer theses and Dissertations are available full text at no charge to the MSU Community (dates vary by institution).  Others may be requested through Interlibrary Loan.

Main Library Catalog

Most books in the Geological Sciences have a call number beginning with "QE" which are on the ground floor of the west wing of the main library.

The best way to locate them is using the Online Catalog and take careful note of each book's location, which is stated to the left of the call number.

Books and Government Documents

The MSU Libraries have several million books (including e-books) and government documents from local, state, federal and international governments. To find a publication, begin at the library home page and search for a title or subject.  Such as:  urban sustainability

 

In the "Books & Media" section of the results, click "See More" to create a more focused search.

 

Use the limiters in the left column to focus the search results.  You may also type new additional words into the search box at the top of the page.

 

Looking at an individual record of the book will tell us if it is an Ebook or location information if it is a physical paper book

 

The image above shows a catalog record for a book owned by MSU Libraries.  By looking at this record, we can see:  

  • MSU Libraries owns a copy of the book
  • The location is in the Main Library
  • Most books on this subject are in the Main Library basement, however this one is located in the Faculty Book Collection near the Starbucks
  • If the book were checked out, it would say so. You could then request another copy using Interlibrary Loan (at no extra charge to you).

Subject Guide

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Kathleen Weessies
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Contact:
Geosciences Librarian; Social Sciences Coordinator; Head, Map Library
MSU Libraries
366 W. Circle Drive E240
517-884-0849
Website
Subjects: Geography, Geology

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