Explore the Library's book resources - both print and electronic - on this page. If you need a print resource which the Library does not have, try using inter-library loan; find more information on this service below.
You can use OneSearch to find eBooks as well as journal articles and other source types! Do a general search for "geography" - or use more specific keywords - in OneSearch, and then select the limiter "Limit to eBooks" on the left-hand side of the screen. You can further limit the results by setting the publishing dates and by adding more keywords in the search entry boxes.
Course reserves are print books available for students to use in-library for four hours at a time. They can be checked out from the circulation desk at each campus Library. You can search for books on reserve to find out which campus Library has the reserve book you would like to use.
The Library also has some digital course reserves. You may search for them using the eReserve tool.
Check out some of the Geography materials available to you from course reserves!
Deadliest Earthquakes: Haiti and Chile
Introduction to Geospatial Technologies by 
McKnight's Physical Geography by 
Natural Hazards: Earth's Processes as Hazards, Disasters, and Catastrophes by 
Earth-Shattering Events: Earthquakes, Nations and Civilization by "Earth-Shattering Events seeks to understand exactly how humans and earthquakes have interacted, not only in the short term but also in the long perspective of history. In some cases, physical devastation has been followed by decline. But in others, the political and economic reverberations of earthquake disasters have presented opportunities for renewal."--Dust jacket.
A Furious Sky: The Five-Hundred-Year History of America's Hurricanes by "Now, best-selling historian Eric Jay Dolin presents the five-hundred-year story of American hurricanes, from the nameless storms that threatened Columbus' New World voyages, to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the escalation of hurricane season as a result of global warming."
Geography: Ideas in Profile by The authors describe geography as a science that addresses globalisation to equality, sustainability to population growth, from climate change to changing technology and the interactions between them.
Places in Need: The Changing Geography of Poverty by "Americans think of suburbs as prosperous areas that are relatively free from poverty and unemployment. Yet, today more poor people live in the suburbs than in cities themselves ... Rising suburban poverty has not coincided with a decrease in urban poverty, meaning that solutions for reducing poverty must work in both cities and suburbs. Allard notes that because the suburban social safety net is less developed than the urban safety net, a better understanding of suburban communities is critical for understanding and alleviating poverty in metropolitan areas."
A Primer of GIS: Fundamental Geographic and Cartographic Concepts by This accessible text prepares students to understand and work with geographic information systems (GIS), offering a detailed introduction to essential theories, concepts, and skills. The book is organized in four modular parts that can be used in any sequence in entry-level and more specialized courses. Basic cartographic principles are integrated with up-to-date discussions of GIS technologies and applications.
Women and GIS: Mapping Their Stories Women and GIS: Mapping Their Stories tells the tales of how 23 women applied themselves and overcame obstacles, using maps, analysis, and geographic information systems (GIS) to contribute to their professions and the world.A call number is the number (which usually has letters in it) or the group of letters assigned to each item in the library. Every call number is unique. These numbers are designed to help you find the book, video, or other item that you need.
These are the general call numbers where you can find print geography books:
363 - Other Social Problems & Services
525 - Earth (Astronomical Geography)
550 - Earth Sciences
900 - History & Geography
910-919 - Geography & Travel
If you can't find the item you are looking for, talk to the library staff. We're happy to help you find what you need!
Pro Tip: If the Library doesn't have the book or article that you need, try requesting it through inter-library loan (ILL). ILL allows you borrow items from other libraries, even those that are out of state. Take a look at the ILL guidelines to learn more.
Get started by creating a free account with Illiad by choosing "First Time Users." You'll only need to do this the first time you request an item. Then simply fill out the request form for the item you would like to borrow.
Contact the Science, Mathematics and Engineering liaison librarian: Amy.Scheelke@slcc.edu. You may also schedule a 30-minute library consultation with Amy.
