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.
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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.
Course reserves are print books available for students to use in-library for four hours at a time. You can check them out from the circulation desk at each campus Library. Contact the Library to ask about course reserve text availability.
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 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.
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 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.
