Introducing GEOBASE
GEOBASE is a multidisciplinary database supplying bibliographic information abstracts and full text for the geosciences and related disciplines: geology, geography, earth sciences, ecology, climatology, geomorphology, oceanography, geomechanics, natural resources, hydrology, remote sensing and tectocnics. The database covers approximately 2,000 international journals but also books, conference proceedings, reports and monographs related to the subjects. Coverage is from 1973 to present and the database is updated weekly.
Geobase is offered via the platform Engineering Village. It is a Web-based information service that offers a wide range of quality resources for information specialists, professionals, and researchers working in the applied science and engineering fields among which is Geobase.
Engineering Village offers three ways to search Geobase: Easy Search, Quick Search, Expert Search
Easy Search
Easy Search is designed for very simple basic keyword searching. Search terms are entered into a single search box. Easy Search searches Geobase without limits applied.
Quick Search
Quick Search is designed for quick, straightforward searches. The interface allows you to search on a variety of fields from pull-down menus. Limits can be applied to restrict searches.
Enter search terms in one or more of the three "Search For" search boxes. You may search in a specific field by selecting the field from the "Search In" pull-down menu to the right of the search box. See the help sections for a description of the search fields available.
Expert Search
Expert Search provides more power and flexibility. It incorporates advanced Boolean logic and includes more search options than Quick Search.
A single search box is provided in Expert Search. To execute a search within a specific field, use the "within" command, WN, and a field code. Field codes for each database are displayed below the search box.
For more search help questions click here.
Conditions of use of the electronic journals and databases
The use of electronic journals and databases is subject to the following agreements between ITC and publishers:
- The use is limited to staff and students of the ITC and visitors to the ITC Library.
- Only personal use for study, research and education is allowed; commercial use is strictly prohibited.
- Downloading is restricted to reasonable amounts for your personal use.
- Downloaded materials cannot be distributed to third parties.
Once you are logged on, you are personally responsible for all on-line activities in that session, including library access.
If you have any questions about the license agreement, or if you need services that appear to fall outside the agreement, please contact the librarian, Marga Koelen, ext. 202.