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Background
Reference titles, introductory material, and more for starting a new topic.
Books
For in-depth treatment and analysis.
Articles
For the most recent research and focused information.
Films
Find environmental films in the catalog or through our streaming video database.
Websites
Authoritative websites for statistics and cutting-edge information.
Other Sources
For quality information beyond books and journals, such as dissertations and conference proceedings.
Keeping Current
Stay up-to-date with the latest research and news.
Special Topics
Course guides and special topics.
Evaluating
Is your professor going to be disappointed if you cite that source in your paper? Evaluate it first!
Citing
Links to details and examples on citing in a variety of styles.

GeoRef

Best bet for physical earth science and geography.
GreenFile

Best bet for information on human impacts on the environment.
Vital Signs

Email Andrea if you need the required username and password.
An interactive tool that provides hard data and research-based insights on the sustainability trends. All of the trends include clear analysis, datasets, and complete referencing.
Web of Science
Authoritative, multidisciplinary content covering any topic.
Science Direct
Best for general earth science, sustainability, and ecology. Full-text of articles may be requested from the library.
All Furman Databases
Not finding what you're looking for? Find a full list of Furman's databases here.