E-mail this pageEarth Science Collections Policies
Clientele:
The Earth Science program, part of the Center for Earth and Environmental Science, offers 5 study options: BA, BS, Environmental Geology, Geology/Civil Engineering, and Secondary Education/Earth Science. The Earth Science collection serves the needs of undergraduates in the department and faculty in support of instruction. There are about 14 faculty members directly involved in teaching Earth Science.
The following areas are also related to the collection:
- Environmental Science,
- Geography, and
- Chemistry.
Existing Collections:
Plattsburgh's Earth Science collection contains mainly current materials in English, and its chronological scope encompasses all eras of earth's history. U.S.-related materials are the major focus, with a minor global focus. The collection is strong in the areas of dinosaurs and geology of the Adirondacks. Experimental and technical materials have been collected.
Current Collecting:
We continue to collect in the categories above.
Subjects Covered:
- LC classes QE, TC
Publisher Information:
Noted publishers include:
- Lewis,
- Springer,
- Wiley Science,
- CRC Press,
- Butterworth-Heinemann,
- Columbia Univ. Press.
Formats:
Materials in print format, books with accompanying media, and electronic resources are collected.
Notes:
Access to the Miner Institute is essential.