Information about the Database GeoRef Produced by the American Geological Institute, GeoRef covers a number of areas of geology and related disciplines including geochemistry, geophysics, hydrology, mineralogy, and paleontology. It indexes over 3,500 journals as well as books, reports, theses and dissertations, maps, and conference proceedings. GeoRef in Process records are also indexed. GeoRef includes the content of the print indexes Bibliography and Index of North American Geology, Bibliography of Theses in Geology, Geophysical Abstracts, Bibliography and Index of Geology Exclusive of North America, and the Bibliography and Index of Geology. Updated biweekly. Coverage: 1785+ for North America and 1933+ for the rest of the world. Locations: UM, UMA-BCL, UMF, UMFK, UMM, UMPI, USM, BPL, LAW, MSL, LEG Format: Internet Remote Access: Available GeoRef Preview Database This database contains new, unedited references that are being prepared for addition to the GeoRef database, one of the premier geological literature databases. A keyword search can be performed on all fields at once, or you may choose to search directly on titles, authors, dates, or source information. There are no abstracts. Once a record has been added to GeoRef, the record is purged from this database. Updated weekly. Locations: UM, UMA-BCL, UMF, UMFK, UMM, UMPI, USM, BPL, LAW, MSL, LEG Format: Internet Remote Access: Available Contact: Electronic & Information Resources Librarian