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Academic OneFile 1980 - current. Interdisciplinary index covering over 10,000 scholarly and popular journals and magazines. Most references include full-text or links to full-text. Contains all of Expanded Academic Index ASAP. Coverage of scientific journals is limited. Shortcuts: go/onefile (on campus), http://go.middlebury.edu/onefile (off-campus).
Agricola (OCLC FirstSearch interface) 1970-current. Articles, books, software, maps, and other materials on topics related to agriculture, including biology of plants, animals, and microorganisms of economic importance. The OCLC FirstSearch interface (as opposed to the National Agriculture Library version) is integrated with the Middlebury Libraries systems and therefore makes it easier to link to full-text articles and initiate InterLibrary Loan requests. Tips:
Biological and Agricultural Index 1983-current. Very selective: covers 250 English-language journals in biology and agriculture. Searchable via Dialog on Library computers; ask the Science Librarian for assistance.
Google Scholar Searches for many types of primarily scholarly sources including peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, abstracts and articles, from academic publishers, professional societies, preprint repositories, universities and other organizations. Some documents will be available for free while others require a subscription or a one-time access fee. Tips: Note: Preferences can be set to link directly to articles in Middlebury collections. (See above)
JSTOR Full-text archive of over 700 scholarly journals in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences covering all issues published, except for the last 2 to 5 years. This is a subscription resource; for off-campus access, enter your Middlebury username and password when prompted. Shortcuts: go/jstor (on campus), http://go.middlebury.edu/jstor (off-campus). 
POPLINE 1970-current; some earlier. References to reports, articles and books on reproductive health, population, family planning, and related issues. POPLINE (POPulation information onLINE) is maintained by the INFO Project at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health/Center for Communication Programs and is funded by the United States Agency for International Development. (USAID).
ProQuest Biology Journals 1992 - current. References to articles on a wide range of topics in biology including biological chemistry, biophysics, botany, cytology and histology, environmental studies, microbiology, microscopy, and zoology. The database includes over 320 titles, with more than 280 available in full text.
ProQuest Science Journals 1986-current. References to articles on a wide variety of topics in the sciences including Physics, Engineering, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, and more. The database includes over 660 titles, with more than 540 available in full text.
PubMed 1950s-current. A major source for scholarly biomedical literature. Tips:
ScienceDirect The Middlebury College Libraries subscribe to less than a third of the 3,000+ electronic journals in this database of science journals published by Elsevier. Articles from journals to which we subscribe are marked with a green full-text icon. To find out if we have alternative access to journals not available via ScienceDirect, click on the "Find at Middlebury" button or consult our Journals A to Z list.
Scirus Searches for science-related and primarily scholarly sources including peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, abstracts and articles, from academic publishers, professional societies, preprint repositories, universities and other organizations. Some documents will be available for free while others require a subscription or a one-time access fee. Tips: Note: Preferences can be set to link directly to articles in Middlebury collections. (See above)
1) Click on "Search Preferences," 2) For Library Partner Links, click "Enable," 3) Click "M" and then select "Middlebury College" from the drop-down list, and 4) Click "Save Preferences."
Web of Science 1985-current. Together, the Science Citation Index and the Social Sciences Citation Index cover several thousand scholarly journals worldwide. The Science Citation Index segment covers core science and technology research journals. Special features include cited article searching and discovery of related articles through common terms. This is a subscription resource; for off-campus access, enter your Middlebury username and password when prompted. Tips: Note: For references to articles published 1974-1989, use SciSearch via Dialog on Library computers; ask the Science Librarian for assistance.
Zoological Record 1864-current. Comprehensive index of zoological and animal science literature, with systematic/taxonomic information. Note: This database is searchable via Dialog on Library computers only; ask the Science Librarian for assistance.
Middlebury College Libraries Indexes & Databases by Title Links to all indexes and databases available through the Middlebury College Libraries. Shortcuts = go/indexes (on campus); http://go.middlebury.edu/indexes (off-campus).
Middlebury College Libraries Newspapers Guide Directs you to all current and historical newspaper resources available at Middlebury.
Middlebury College Libraries Interlibrary Loan Department Advice on how to request books and articles from other libraries.
NExpress Use the
button in Midcat to search for and request items from a consortia of 6 other northeastern libraries, Middlebury borrowers can also visit these libraries and check out items directly. These libraries are: Williams, Bates, Bowdoin, Wellesley, Colby, and Northeastern University. See the NExpress page for full details.
WorldCat Use this union catalog of over 40 million books, documents, reports, and media from libraries worldwide to identify books to request via InterLibrary Loan. If we don't own the book and you want to borrow it from another library, click on the ILL icon from the record.
Futurity News about scientific research at research at 35 universities in the United States and Canada.
ScienceDaily News culled from journals, magazines and other online sources about scientific research.
Scientific Commons A searchable database of freely available scientific publications stored in online archives around the world.
Science.gov Selective coverage, as far back as 1948. Science.gov is a search engine for government science information. It allows you to search the contents of web sites from the Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Defense, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health and Human Services, Dept of Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, Library of Congress, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Science Foundation, and the US Government Printing Office. Results are authoritative and selective and may include scientific or technical data, publications, databases, documentation, or other forms of information. Tip: To limit your search to a subset of the database, click on the "Advanced Search" link
WorldWideScience A global science gateway to national and international scientific databases and portals containing results of scientific research conducted by government agencies.
Guide to reference and information sources in plant biology Note: Print resource
A guide to the zoological literature: the animal kingdom Note: Print resource
International Field Guides A searchable database of field guides for plants, animals, and other objects in North America and around the world. This site merges the book A Guide to Field Guides: Identifying the Natural History of North America by Diane Schmidt, Biology Librarian at the University of Illinois, and its companion Web site International Field Guides.
Using the Biological Literature: a Practical Guide Note: Print resource
American Men and Women of Science Main Library Ref Q141 A474 next to latest ed Note: Print Resource
Armstrong Ref Q141 A474 latest ed
American National Biography Oxford ANB Online is an exploration of American history through the lives of the men and women who shaped the nation.
American Women in Science Note: Print Resource
Biography Reference Bank Coverage dates: Ancient times to present
Includes biographical profiles, feature articles, interviews, essays, book reviews, performance reviews, speeches, and obituaries. It covers over 500,000 people and includes over 36,000 images.
Black Women Scientists in the United States Note: Print Resource
Current Biography Illustrated (Wilson) Biographical information on persons from all fields. Use cumulated index.
Dictionary of National Biography Oxford DNB - 56,000 biographies of deceased people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the present. Also available in print: Main Library Reference CT773 .D4 2004. Note: Oxford
Dictionary of Scientific Biography Multi-volume Armstrong Ref Q141 .D5 Note: Print Resource
Distinguished African American Scientists of the 20th Century Note: Print Resource
Notable Twentieth-Century Scientists Multi-volume Armstrong Ref Q141 .N73 1995 Note: Print Resource
Who's Who (Marquis) Select volumes available via Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe.
Some older volumes in print (consult Midcat for additional titles)
Marquis Who's Who in the World
Marquis Who's Who in America
Biocurious / a biophysics blog Biocurious is a weblog about biology, physics, open access, and academics in general.
Climate Debate Daily Essays and research from both sides of the debate over the significance of global climate change.
Climate Feedback A blog hosted by Nature Reports: Climate Change with discussion on the science and implications of global warming.
Dot Earth A New York Times blog about the impact of humans on the earth.
OpenWetWare OpenWetWare (OWW) is provides a place for biology and biological engineering labs, individuals, and groups to organize their own information and collaborate with others. Backed by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), it currently hosts more than 8,000 pages including protocols, course syllabi and related materials, and blogs.
Abbreviations.com Directory and search engine for acronyms, abbreviations and initialisms. Holds hundreds of thousands of entries organized by a large variety of categories from computing and the Web to governmental, medicine and business.
The Chicago Manual of Style Online at: In print at:
The Elements of style Multiple copies including Online: Bartleby.com In print:
Journals Database - NCBI Enter a journal abbreviation and retrieve a list of matching journal titles.
A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers / Kate L. Turabian This is the "Turabian" style. See also the online Turabian Quick Guide with basic examples, available from the publisher. Note: Print resource
Multiple print copies including:
Ref LB2369 .T8 2007
Ready Ref LB2369 .T8 2007
Armstrong Ref LB2369 .T8 2007
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers In print at: Examples online at:
Periodical title abbreviations Note: Print resource
PubMed Journals Database When you have an abbreviated journal title, search this to find the full title.
RefWorks RefWorks will automatically generate bibliographies and format your research papers in any of hundreds of styles including MLA, APA, Chicago, and Turabian. Middlebury College students and faculty may use RefWorks by creating a RefWorks account. For more info, follow the RefWorks link or email refworks@middlebury.edu. Middlebury-specific RefWorks Guide located at http://go.middlebury.edu/refworks?midd.
Scientific Style and Format (CSE) In print at: Examples online at:
A Short guide to writing about biology Armstrong Ref QH304 .P43 2007 and Armstrong Stacks QH304 .P43 2007 Note: Print resource
eigenfactor A free database of journal rankings in the sciences. An alternative to Thomson ISI's Journal Citation Rankings, eigenfactor attempts to measure the relative importance of a journal based on factors such as the number of articles which cite it.
SCImago Journal & Country Rank A free database of journal rankings in the sciences. An alternative to Thomson ISI's Journal Citation Rankings, SCImago attempts to measure the relative importance of a journal based on factors such as the number of articles which cite it. It also tries to measure the scientific productivity of a country using the same factors.
BiomedExperts Biomedexperts (BME) is a literature-based social networking platform for the life-science research community. It attempts to connect biomedical researchers through networks of co-authors and other experts. Profiles are automatically created for authors who have published at least three papers over the last ten years that have been indexed in PubMed. Registration is free, and required to search the database.
Access Science McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology Online. 
Provides authoritative information for non-specialists on a wide variety of science-related topics. Includes the 20-volume McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, the McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms and the Yearbooks of Science & Technology in addition to biographies from the Hutchinson Dictionary of Scientific Biography, selected Science News articles, and links to evaluated web sites. Shortcuts: go/accsci (on campus), http://go.middlebury.edu/accsci (off-campus).
Bergey's manual of systematic bacteriology Note: Print resource
BRENDA The Comprehensive Enzyme Information System BRENDA is the main collection of enzyme functional data available to the scientific community. Enzymes are classified according to the Enzyme Commission list of enzymes. Some 4000 "different" enzymes are covered.
Cancer Topics From the National Cancer Institute. Definitions, statistics, treatment options.
Encyclopedia Britannica Online Academic edition. Search by subject or keyword. In addition to topical essays, timelines, images, and videos, it provides links to full text journal articles and links to related websites.
Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine 4 vols, 2nd ed., 2005. Presents information on alternative and complementary medical practices, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda, and osteopathy. Information on recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinal uses for plants and herbs, and results of studies on efficacy.
Encyclopedia of Bioethics 5 vols, 2004. Covers topics on the ethics of health professions, animal research, population control and the environment.
Encyclopedia of Cancer 2 vols, 2nd ed, 2006. Comprehensive survey of 120 cancers, cancer drugs, traditional and alternative treatments, side effects and diagnostic procedures.
Encyclopedia of Earth Free collection of articles about the Earth, its environment, and the interaction between society and the environment. Articles are contributed by scholars, professionals, educators, and other experts who review one another's work.
Encyclopedia of Evolution A comprehensive guide to the essentials of evolutionary biology, these entries by leading experts survey essential concepts and theories, present methods, models and findings, and discuss both the history of the field and current controversies. Special essays include Stephen Jay Gould's "Macroevolution" and Jane Goodall and Elizabeth Vinson-Lonsdorf on "Culture in Chimpanzees." (2 volumes, 1234 pages)
Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders 2 vols, 2nd ed, 2005. Provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand in language accessible to laypersons.
Encyclopedia of Genetics 4 volumes, 2001 ed. Authoritative coverage of topics related to the study of genetics with overview essays, biographies, and definitions of essential terms.
Encyclopedia of Medicine 5 vols, 3rd ed, 2005. Includes information on more than 1,600 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics.
Encyclopedia of Population 2 vols, 2003. Provides expanded, up-to-date coverage of demographic topics both in the core field and in neighboring disciplines. Designed to encompass the large-scale changes in emphasis and research directions in population studies during the last 20 years, topics covered include: rapid demographic expansion in poor countries; low fertility rates and problems of old-age support; the environmental impact of a dense population; the press for expanded reproductive rights; and much more.
Grzimek's animal life encyclopedia
Healthfinder Free guide to reliable health and wellness information including basic first aid techniques, illness prevention tips, a drug interaction checker and other health consumer advice. From the US Department of Health and Human Services.
MayoClinic.com Up-to-date health and medical information from the not-for-profit Mayo Clinic.
Medline Plus The National Library of Medicine's authoritative and current database of health information for consumers and health professionals.
Oxford Reference Online Premium General reference resources, including encyclopedias, bilingual dictionaries, chronologies, and maps and illustrations.
Physicians Desk Reference Note: Print resource
Scitable This is a growing science education resource for college faculty and students published by Nature. Currently, it features overview-style articles about genetics. In the future, more topics will be added. With a login, users can share and discuss articles.
TOXNET Hazardous Substances Data Bank Comprehensive, peer-reviewed toxicology data for about 5,000 chemicals.
WebMD A health resource for consumers, physicians, nurses, and educators. Includes news, chat forums, health quizzes and consumer product updates.
Wolfram Alpha This is a new search engine that attempts to answer factual questions (eg, what is the density of lead, where was Venus on May 13, how many calories would be burned with 30 minutes of jogging). It is still under development (by the makers of Mathematica); read the About document, watch the video, or check out the search examples for details.
Audubon's Birds of America A digitized version of one of the rare, complete sets of John James Audubon's Birds of America.
Methods in Cell Biology Available in print at Armstrong Stacks QH 585 .P7. Fulltext is not available online, but titles and author names are searchable in PubMed (limit to publication: Methods in Cell Biology).
Methods in Enzymology Available in print at Armstrong Stacks QP 601. C733. Fulltext is not available online, but titles and author names are searchable in PubMed (limit to publication: Methods in Enzymology).
ASCB Image and Video Library Images, videos, and digital texts that illustrate the structure, function and biology of the cell. Access is free and open for non-commercial educational and research uses. Users can download any and all images and videos for non-commercial purposes. Maintained by the American Society for Cell Biology.
JoVE: Journal of Visualized Experiments Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) is a peer reviewed online journal devoted to the publication of biological research in a video format. Only the first few minutes of most videos may be viewed for free.
The Periodic Table of Videos A clickable version of the periodic table that opens a short YouTube video about each element.
Science Animations Links to movies & interactive tutorials for scientific topics.
Scitalks Links to recorded lectures on scientific topics. Viewers can vote on the quality of the lectures and ratings are visible to all.
Middlebury College Department of Biology Middlebury College Department of Biology web site.
Middlebury College Library and Information Services Library hours, borrowing policies, and research and technology resources from the Middlebury College Libraries. Shortcuts = go/lis (on campus), http://go.middlebury.edu/lis (off-campus).
Annual Reviews This annual series identifies and summarizes principal contributions in 32 disciplines. For links to earlier Annual Reviews, search Print & E-Journals, A-Z.
Critical reviews in biochemistry & molecular biology This title is available electronically via links in MIDCAT.
International review of neurobiology
Microbiology and molecular biology reviews Review articles
Physiological reviews In print 1921-current at Armstrong Periodicals and Armstrong Microfilm
Online 1998-1 year ago at HighWire Press
PubMed 1950s-current. A major source for scholarly biomedical literature. Tips:
Quarterly Review of Biology In print 1926-current at Armstrong Stacks
Online 3/2002-current at University of Chicago Press Journals
Web of Science 1985-current. Together, the Science Citation Index and the Social Sciences Citation Index cover several thousand scholarly journals worldwide. The Science Citation Index segment covers core science and technology research journals. Special features include cited article searching and discovery of related articles through common terms. This is a subscription resource; for off-campus access, enter your Middlebury username and password when prompted. Tips: Note: For references to articles published 1974-1989, use SciSearch via Dialog on Library computers; ask the Science Librarian for assistance.
Entrez Nucleotide The Entrez Nucleotide database is a collection of sequences from several sources, including GenBank, RefSeq, and PDB.
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