Technology Databases
(see also
Astronomy & Space Technology,
Computer Science,
Educational Technology,
Library & Information Science,
Media, Television, Communications & Publishing,
Patents, and
General)
[Indexes]
[Online Books]
[Also of Interest]
- Indexes to Journals and Books:
- LIUCat
on the Web:
- The online public access catalog of Long Island University's
six campuses. This can be searched from any computer. No password is needed.
- DTIC Online
(Defense Technical Information Center)
- Formerly Public STINET: Scientific & Technical Information Network, this provides
citations to and full text of unclassified technical documents and research
reports generated for and by the
U.S. Department of Defense that broadly cover all areas
associated with defense research, such as military, security, international politics, technology, sciences,
biology, medicine, environment, pollution, psychology, social sciences, patents,
conference proceedings, and more. Includes citations from the Air University
Library Index to Military Periodicals, Staff College Automated Military Periodical
Index, DoD Index to Specifications and Standards, and Research and
Development Descriptive Summaries. Produced by the
Defense Technical Information Center.
- ASFA
Marine Biotechnology Abstracts (ProQuest)
- Covers the molecular biology and molecular genetics of marine biotechnology
in such fields as the increased production of seafood,
the development of new therapeutic drugs, the
engineering of microbes that digest and remove environmental and
marine pollutants, and the launching of myriad ventures having
immense economic benefit. Includes patents, aquaculture/fisheries,
chemical/mineral products, energy applications, and more.
Covers 1989 to the present.
- Biotechnology
Research Abstracts (ProQuest)
- Provides citations to international research on all aspects of biochemical,
medical, and microbial technology as applied to bioengineering, medicine,
agriculture, and environmental science. Encompasses a wide range of disciplines,
including genetic engineering, gene therapy, medical technology, imaging,
pharmaceuticals, biomechanics, fermentation, waste treatment, bioremediation,
food biotechnology, computer applications, and more. Covers 1983 to the present and
has absorbed the contents of Agricultural & Environmental Biotechnology
Abstracts (1993-2007), BioEngineering Abstracts (1993-2007), and
Medical & Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Abstracts (1993-2007).
- Health
and Safety Science Abstracts (ProQuest)
- Covers public health, safety, and industrial hygiene including
aviation and aerospace safety, environmental safety, nuclear
safety, medical safety, occupational safety, natural disasters,
ergonomics, recreation safety, food, and more, as well as
health and safety related aspects of pollution, waste disposal,
radiation, pesticides, epidemics, and other phenomena. Includes
government reports, journal articles, conference proceedings,
books, and other publications. Covers 1981 to the present.
- Industrial
and Applied Microbiology Abstracts (Microbiology A) (ProQuest)
- Covers significant findings and practical applications in agricultural,
food and beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Includes
fermentation, microbial degradation, food microbiology, microbial toxins,
plant diseases, post-harvest decay, plant protection, forestry,
soil microorganisms, mineral microbiology, protection of materials,
hydrocarbons, microbial resistance, and antimicrobial agents.
Covers 1982 to the present.
- Online Encyclopedias and Books:
General -
Specialized, Miscellaneous -
Technology & Society
- General:
- ebrary (ebrary)
- Currently
offers over 25,000 full-text books, sheet music titles, maps, reports, and other authoritative documents from more
than 180 leading academic, trade, and professional publishers. The collections are particularly strong in
business, economics, education, computers, technology, science, medicine, history,
language, literature, humanities, politics, and social sciences. Publishers include The McGraw-Hill Companies,
Random House, Penguin Classics, Taylor
& Francis, Yale University Press, John Wiley & Sons, Greenwood, and more
(more information).
- Specialized, Miscellaneous:
- Macmillan
Encyclopedia of Energy (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- (See database page for description)
- Encyclopedia
of Space Science and Technology (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- (See database page for description)
- Space
Sciences (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- (See database page for description)
- Technology and Society:
(See also: Educational Technology)
- Encyclopedia
of Ethical, Legal and Policy Issues in Biotechnology
(GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- (See database page for description)
- Encyclopedia
of Science, Technology, and Ethics
(GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- (See database page for description)
- Encyclopedia
of Virtual Communities and Technologies (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- Provides comprehensive coverage of the concepts and realities in the field of
virtual communities and technologies, presenting an in-depth analysis of the conceptual and
technical impacts of virtual environments in our global village. Includes definitions of over
830 terms and an extensive bibliography.
- Science
and Its Times: Understanding the Social Significance of Scientific Discovery
(GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- The histories of science, technology, and mathematics merge with the study of
humanities and social science to offer students a fascinating way to understand the impact of
science on the course of human history and how science affects everyday life.
- Science in Dispute (GVRL) (InfoTrac/Gale Group)
- vol.01,
vol.02,
vol.03.
Explores controversial topics in science and technology by featuring essays - both pro and con -
on the major theories, ethical questions and commercial applications of science from all disciplines. 3 volumes.
- Also of Interest:
- Emerald
Fulltext (Emerald Insight)
- Provides full text access to almost 150 journals.
Emphasis is on business, technology, and library & information science, but
some coverage is also given to education, health, science, public policy, and criminal justice.
Journals can be browsed issue by issue or searched by keyword.
Database descriptions are adapted from each database's website.
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