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Geographical Sciences

Journals and Databases

The University of Bristol Library subscribes to a huge number of journals (also called serials) electronically. 

  • If you have a specific journal in mind search by the title using the ejournals A-Z index or alternatively you can search by title or subject at Browzine:

Search e-journals

 

If an electronic version is not available, we may have it in print. This is sometimes the case for older journal articles (pre-1999). Print copies of journals are held in our libraries and can be located using Library Search. If in doubt, please contact me as your Subject Librarian.

  • If you do not have a specific journal in mind then the most effective way to search for journal articles and beyond is to use the large number of databases that the Library subscribes to. 

If you are on campus you can access most databases and ejournals directly.

For off-campus access use the links to resources from Library pages to ensure you gain access to all our subscribed content. 

Multi-disciplinary databases

Popular databases covering a wide range of subject areas:

Primary Sources

A selection of resources to help you find primary source material:

(For a more comprehensive list, see the History Subject Guide).

Data sources

Maps and mapping

Dissertations & Theses

  • For University of Bristol theses and dissertations, search by author or title in Library Search. When your search results display, you can refine your search by using the 'Resource type - Thesis' option. 
  • Recently submitted theses will be electronic format only and will be listed on Explore Bristol Research, though information is regularly added to Library Search.

Find dissertations and theses from other institutions using the links below:

Film, TV and audiovisual

Research Methods

Useful resources to support the design of research methods and methodologies:

Database research tutorial

Effective research with databases

A self-help tutorial on effective research with databases.

Accessing resources off-site

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Help and advice on accessing the Library's resources both on and off-site.

Getting started with Web of Science