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Subject guide for Geography

Key resources Where to study
Use StarPlus to find online and print materials including books, journals and databases. The Information Commons is where you'll find most of the books recommended for your modules. In some cases these will also be available as ebooks. The IC provides a range of study environments, including bookable group study rooms and silent study space.
Use myResource Lists to find materials on your reading lists. Alternative study spaces are available at Western Bank Library where you'll find books, theses, print journals and the map collection.
Information about our other sites
Key databases Useful web resources
Scopus Resources for geographers (University of Colorado)
Web of Knowledge (WoK) Directgov
Digimap via EDINA Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Other useful databases for geography Maps
General internet resources
Information literacy Contacts and News
Information skills tutorials for geography Your Liaison Librarian is Brenda Steel b.a.steel@sheffield.ac.uk
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