Science Librarian
Reference tools to get started
Dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other reference tools listed below can help with your research by providing an overview of your topic, references or bibliographies for further research, and identifying your topic's key terms, issues, and language to locate and verify information.
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AccessScience This link opens in a new windowA scholarly reference resource for the sciences and social sciences, including biographies, illustrations, videos and bibliographies.
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WikipediaUse for general overviews and potential lists of useful resources and links. The entries often cite reputable resources such as books in our library, or .gov or .edu online resources.
OneSearch
OneSearch is a great place to start with if you aren't sure exactly what you are looking for and want to see what is out there for information!
In OneSearch you can find print and eBooks, journal articles, news, streaming video, images, primary sources and more.
Popular science magazines and newspapers
Use these databases and online magazines to find articles and news on your topic
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Science Reference Source This link opens in a new windowScience Reference Center contains the full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. This resources will let you search across a variety of popular science magazines like Discover, New Scientist, Scientific American, and others.
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Scientific American (current + archive) This link opens in a new windowComplete archive. Articles and features include all text and graphics in high-quality HTML or PDF files. Covers 1845-present.
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National Geographic Virtual Library This link opens in a new window
Current issues and archive of this well known popular magazine. Coverage: 1888-2020.
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Science NewsLook here for current news in all the sciences.
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Physics TodayPhysics Today, the flagship publication of the American Institute of Physics, is the most influential and closely followed physics magazine in the world. With authoritative features, full news coverage and analysis, and fresh perspectives on technological advances and ground-breaking research, Physics Today informs readers about science and its role in society.
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DiscoverPopular science magazine.
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New ScientistNews magazine of the latest advances in science and technology.
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Popular ScienceStarted in 1872, this magazine contains news and articles related to science, technology, and the environment.
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IEEE Spectrum Magazine"IEEE Spectrum Magazine, the flagship publication of the IEEE, explores the development, applications and implications of new technologies. It anticipates trends in engineering, science, and technology, and provides a forum for understanding, discussion and leadership in these areas."
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New York Times (website site license) This link opens in a new window
Trinity College's site license to the New York Times (nytimes.com).
Best Bets--Article Databases
Search these databases for articles for essays, history and criticism of science fiction literature.
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JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Archive of past issues of scholarly journals from all areas of study. Includes full runs of covered journals, excluding content from the past 2-5 years. Also includes eBooks and book chapters.
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Science Fiction Studies in JSTORScience Fiction Studies is a refereed scholarly journal devoted to the study of the genre of science fiction, broadly defined. It publishes articles about science fiction and book reviews on science fiction criticism; it does not publish fiction.
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Project MUSE (Journals & E-Books) This link opens in a new window
Full text of all journals of the John Hopkins University Press as well as some other selected university publishers. An important academic resource for the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Coverage generally from 1990s forward. Trinity also has full-text access to select eBooks from Project MUSE.
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Research DatabaseFree database, mostly covering the Science Fiction and Fantasy Reference Indexes of 1878-1985; 1985-1991; and 1992-1995.