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Article Databases

SciTech Premium Collection This link opens in a new window
The SciTech Premium Collection includes the Natural Science Collection, Science Database, and the Technology Collection.
SciTech Stem Database Hierarchy
Sustainability Collection This link opens in a new window
Collection of academic and open policy research on environmental stresses and their impact on society.
Earth, Atmospheric & Aquatic Science Collection‎ This link opens in a new window
A&I resources studying the critical issues affecting Earth's air, land, and water environments.
Collection includes:
Meteorological & Geoastrophysical Abstracts
‎Earth, Atmospheric & Aquatic Science Database‎
ASFA: Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts‎
- Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) 1: Biological Sciences & Living Resources‎
- Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) 2: Ocean Technology, Policy & Non-Living Resources‎
- Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) 3: Aquatic Pollution & Environmental Quality‎
- Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) Aquaculture Abstracts‎
- Aquatic Science & Fisheries Abstracts (ASFA) Marine Biotechnology Abstracts‎
- Oceanic Abstracts‎
Fish, Fisheries & Aquatic Biodiversity Worldwide This link opens in a new window
Combines databases on all facets of ichthyology, fisheries, aquaculture and aquatic biology.
Life Sciences This link opens in a new window
Coverage in the field sciences, with great depth in botany, ecology, and ornithology, along with important titles in general science, medicine, nursing, epidemiology, and public health.
Wildlife & Ecology Studies Worldwide This link opens in a new window
Index to literature on wild mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

Online Journals

Here are a few of the many online journals that the library has.

Animal Conservation Peer-reviewed research into the conservation of animal species and their habitats. Subjects covered include population biology, epidemiology, evolutionary ecology, population genetics, biodiversity, biogeography, palaeobiology and conservation economics.
Aquaculture International Examines the biology, physiology, pathology and genetics of cultured fish, crustaceans, molluscs, echinoderms, micro- and macroalgae, and plants. Covers facility design, sustainable production, water quality, marketing, quality improvement and societal impact. Publishes Topical Collections on Aquaponics and Biofloc, Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed Research, Innovations in Disease Control and Diagnosis, Smart Agro-Ecological Practices for Crustacean Farming. Official journal of the European Aquaculture Society.
Aquatic Ecology Aquatic Ecology covers the ecology of fresh, brackish, estuarine and marine environments.
Aquatic Sciences Aquatic Sciences - Research Across Boundaries publishes original research, overviews, and reviews dealing with aquatic systems (wetlands, freshwater and marine systems) and their boundaries, including the impact of human activities on these systems.
Avian Biology Research Avian Biology Research provides a forum for the publication of research in every field of ornithology. It covers all aspects of pure and applied ornithology for wild or captive species as well as research that does not readily fit within the publication objectives of other ornithological journals
Conservation A publication of the Society for Conservation Biology
Environmental Biology of Fishes Environmental Biology of Fishes is an international journal that publishes original studies on the ecology, life history, epigenetics, behavior, physiology, morphology, systematics and evolution of marine and freshwater fishes.
European Journal of Wildlife Research The European Journal of Wildlife Research focuses on all aspects of wildlife (mainly tetrapod) ecology and management, in and outside Europe.
Fish and Fisheries Fish and Fisheries adopts a broad, interdisciplinary approach to the subject of fish biology, fisheries and aquaculture.
Fisheries Fisheries features peer-reviewed technical articles on all aspects of aquatic resource-related subjects, as well as professional issues, new ideas and approaches, education, economics, administration, and law.
Fish Physiology and Biochemistry Fish Physiology and Biochemistry (FISH) is an international journal publishing original research papers and reviews on all physiological aspects of fishes.
Freshwater Biology Freshwater Biology publishes papers on all aspects of freshwater ecology, including rivers and lakes (fresh or saline), connected groundwaters, springs, floodplains, rockpools, intermittent and ephemeral streams and wetlands
Ichthyological Research Ichthyological Research is an official journal of the Ichthyological Society of Japan.
Journal of Applied Aquaculture The Journal of Applied Aquaculture publishes papers proposing financially/logistically viable solutions to problems in aquaculture for achieving economic and food security objectives globally.
Journal of Aquatic Animal Health Published under the guidance of the American Fisheries Society's Fish Health Section, the Journal of Aquatic Animal Health serves the international community of scientists and culturists concerned with the health of aquatic organisms.
Journal of Avian Biology Journal of Avian Biology is an international, society-owned journal for scientists engaged in all aspects of avian biology.
Journal of Fish and Wildlife Management. Scientific papers on the practical application and integration of science to conservation and management of native North American fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats.
Journal of Fish Biology The Journal of Fish Biology is a peer-review journal for scientists engaged in all aspects of fish biology. The journal encompasses all aquatic ecosystems: marine, estuarine and fresh water.
Journal of Fish Diseases The Journal of Fish Diseases is the medium for all aspects of disease in both wild and cultured fish and shellfish.
Journal of Freshwater Ecology Research on physiological, population and community ecology of freshwater systems; its biogeochemistry; and lentic, lotic, hyporheic and wetland ecohydrology.
Journal of Ichthyology Journal of Ichthyology is a peer-reviewed publication that encompasses original studies in various aspects of fish research. These include fish taxonomy, evolution, molecular biology, morphology, species diversity, zoological geography, genetics, physiology, ecology, behavior, reproduction, embryology, invasions, and conservation.
Journal of Mammalogy Timely papers are published on mammalian behavior, conservation, ecology, genetics, morphology, physiology, and taxonomy. Society news and student scholarship opportunities are published regularly at the end of each issue.
Journal of Oceanology and Limnology Journal of Oceanology and Limnology (JOL) aims to disseminate original research articles in the forms of review, research paper, and note.
Journal of Ornithology The Journal of Ornithology (formerly Journal für Ornithologie) is the official journal of the German Ornithologists' Society (http://www.do-g.de/ ) and has been the Society´s periodical since 1853, making it the oldest still existing ornithological journal worldwide.
Journal of the World Aquaculture Society The Journal of the World Aquaculture Society (JWAS) is an open access scientific journal devoted to the advancement of technological innovations and solutions to major issues facing the growth of global aquaculture.
Journal of Wildlife Management The Journal of Wildlife Management publishes manuscripts containing information from original research that contributes to basic wildlife science.
Limnology and Oceanography Limnology and Oceanography (L&O) publishes research articles, reviews, and comments about all aspects of the sciences of limnology and oceanography.
Marine Biology Marine Biology publishes original and internationally significant contributions from all fields of marine biology.
Nature Nature is a weekly international journal publishing peer-reviewed research in all fields of science and technology on the basis of its originality, importance, interdisciplinary interest, timeliness, accessibility, elegance and surprising conclusions.
North American Journal of Aquaculture Topics include, but are not limited to, nutrition and feeding, broodstock selection and spawning, drugs and chemicals, health and water quality, and testing new techniques and equipment for the management and rearing of aquatic species.
North American Journal of Fisheries Management The North American Journal of Fisheries Management is intended to promote communication among managers, the journal addresses the maintenance, enhancement, and allocation of fisheries resources.
Reviews in Aquaculture The primary aim of Reviews in Aquaculture is to provide a forum of reviews on developments in aquaculture science, techniques, policies and planning
Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries is a quarterly international journal which publishes original and review articles on varied aspects of fish and fisheries biology.
Transactions of the American Fisheries Society Transactions of the American Fisheries Society is an international journal of fisheries science that has been published continuously since 1872. It features results of basic and applied research in genetics, physiology, biology, ecology, population dynamics, economics, health, culture, and other topics germane to marine and freshwater finfish and shellfish and their respective fisheries and environments.
Wildlife Biology A non-profit society owned open-access journal promoting a scientific basis for the conservation and management of wildlife and of human-wildlife relationships.
Wildlife Letters The scope of Wildlife Letters includes new techniques, new approaches and viewpoints to the science of key wildlife problems and practical applications of theoretical wildlife sciences.
Wildlife Monograph Wildlife Monographs publishes manuscripts containing information from original research that contributes to wildlife science.
Wildlife Society Bulletin Wildlife Society Bulletin includes articles on contemporary wildlife management and conservation, education, administration, law enforcement, and review articles on the philosophy and history of wildlife management and conservation.

Textbooks in the Library

Due to limited funds, the library cannot purchase all of the textbooks that you need for your classes, but there are a few available that you can use in the library. Bring your Tech ID to the Circulation Desk,tell us the course number or your professor's name, and we can help you out.

Mastering ArcGis Pro
FW - 2833 - Hagge.
FW - 4034 - Nupp
FW - 5034 - Nupp
This is a one user ebook. If you cannot access it, just wait a little while and then try again.
Elements of Ecology
FW 3114 - Barron - 2 Hour Reserve

Arkansas Websites

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission oversees the protection, conservation and preservation of various species of fish and wildlife in Arkansas.
Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission (ANHC) staff conduct on-the-ground field surveys to locate and evaluate occurrences of natural communities and rare, threatened, and endangered species
Audubon Delta The recently formed Audubon Delta works across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and their habitats.
Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center The Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center offers educational programming and information sessions on the wildlife and environment of the Arkansas River Valley.

Government Websites

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service Scientific Publications Office A digital archive of all publications produced in their core publication series.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Federal government agency whose primary responsibility is the conservation and management of fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the American people.
EPA Water Quality Criteria Lists criteria for surface water quality.
USDA Aquaculture and Aquaponics Resources from federal agencies and other researchers on the topic of aquaculture.
National Park Service - Explore Nature Website that provides information on the issues effecting the parks, preservation efforts, publications, and more.

Professional Websites

American Fisheries Society Organization dedicated to strengthening the fisheries profession, advancing fisheries science, and conserving fisheries resources.
American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists Society dedicated to the scientific study of fishes, amphibians, and reptiles.
American Ornithological Society The American Ornithological Society works to advance the understanding of birds and to promote their conservation.

Free websites

Aquaculture Outlook Examines the U.S. aquaculture industry including production, inventory, sales, prices, inputs, and trade of catfish, trout, tilapia, salmon, mollusks, crawfish, shrimp, ornamental fish, and new species.
FishBase FishBase is a global species database of fish species
BirdLife International Data Zone Use BirdLife to find information, maps, and reports on the status of the world's bird species.
eBird With eBird, you can access information on bird sightings. It includes species data, photographs and sound recordings of birds, and real-time maps of bird sightings from around the world.
AlgaeBase A database of information on algae that includes terrestrial, marine and freshwater organisms.
AquaDocs AquaDocs is an open access repository covering the natural marine, estuarine/brackish and freshwater environments.