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GeoRef
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Find literature published worldwide in geology; includes journal articles, books, maps, conference papers, reports and theses. Covers North America from the 17th century to present and the rest of the world from 1933 to the present.
GeoScienceWorld
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A searchable collection of peer-reviewed journals indexed, linked, and inter-operable with GeoRef.
Web of Science
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Search for scholarly articles in any discipline, or for articles that cite a known author or work.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) This link opens in a new window
The U.S. Geological Survey provides the Nation with reliable, impartial information to describe and understand the Earth. This information is used to: minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; enhance and protect the quality of life; and contribute to wise economic and physical development.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Publications Warehouse This link opens in a new window
Searchable database of USGS reports and thematic maps. Contains more than 69,000 USGS bibliographic citations, including USGS numbered series begun as early as 1880. Many recent documents are available full text.

Special Papers (Geological Society of America)
Links to full text to all of the GSA Special Papers published from 1934-present.
Memoir (Geological Society of America)
Kink to the full text of all GSA Memoirs published from 1934-present.
Field Guides (Geological Society of America)
Link to full text of all of the GSA Field Guides published since Volume 1.
Geologic Guidebooks of North America Database
Index to geologic field trip guidebooks of North America, hosted by the American Geological Institute.
State Surveys
Find survey information for each U.S. state.
Pennsylvania Geological Survey
Their mission: "“To serve the citizens of Pennsylvania by collecting, preserving, and disseminating impartial information on the Commonwealth's geology, geologic resources, and topography in order to contribute to the understanding, wise use, and conservation of its land and included resources.”