Librarians offer in-depth research help.
During library open hours, ask at the main desk for help finding what you need. The desk is usually staffed by student workers - if you have in-depth research questions, just let them know that you want to meet with a librarian.
Click on the Ask a Question tab on the right side of a library web page. It will bring you either to live chat, or to a place where you can leave a message.
830-372-8100 (main desk)
Library directory (list of individual library staff and faculty)
Searching in library databases allows you to find the full text of scholarly articles as well as citations to articles. To see all of TLU's databases, visit the Blumberg Memorial Library Resources page and select either databases by Subject or by Title.
Here are a few key databases for physics:
Provides citations and abstracts to 2000+ scholarly journals in physical sciences, engineering, life & health sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The library will obtain ScienceDirect articles for TLU faculty, students, and staff once they click ORDER DOCUMENT, first by requesting the article through normal Interlibrary Loan channels, and if unobtainable, then, by purchasing the article from ScienceDirect. ScienceDirect will prompt users to login or register and create a username and password. Users must provide their TLU email address because Interlibrary Loan/ORDER DOCUMENT requests are accepted only from TLU email addresses. Allow 7-10 days for delivery.
Provides citations and abstracts to over 10,000 journals (including the fields of chemistry, biology, physics, math, and computer science). It also provides access to patents from more than 57 patent authorities. Access can be limited to organic and inorganic substances, chemical structures or biological sequences, reactions, research topic, author, or company. TLU users must create a username and password in order to access SciFinder-n.
Provides indexing and full-text titles from around the world, including scholarly journals, trade and industry journals, magazines, technical reports, conference proceedings, and government publications in key STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) areas. GeoRef is included on ProQuest's Science & Technology platform. Other collections include Natural Science Collection; Agricultural & Environmental Science Collection which includes AGRICOLA; Biological Science Collection; Earth, Atmospheric & Aquatic Science Collection; Science Database; and Technology Collection). Click SciTech Premium Collection LibGuide for more details about the science and technology ebook subscription.
Provides full text for nearly 3,200 scholarly publications covering academic areas of study including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, and ethnic studies.
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To see if a journal or magazine is available, either online or in print, look in the Publications by Title list.