This guide will provide access to resources from the MSU Library as well as other important links to outside resources for students in ENSC 499.
Search within a Specific Site or Domain
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Similar Terms
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Other Tips and Tricks
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Journals, magazines, and newspapers in almost every subject area
Large, combined database of scholarly articles, books, and data sets (1637 - current)
Journal articles and eBooks in science, engineering, social sciences, and humanities
The library has recently modified its Elsevier journal subscription. We've introduced a new article delivery service, 'Get This Article Now,' to assist current MSU students, staff, and faculty in obtaining access to journal articles not directly available through our subscription.
For more information about this service, please visit the library's website.
Articles and documents about wildlife and wildlife management
Scholarly articles and government documents about fisheries
Leading taxonomic reference with coverage dating back to 1864; broad coverage including ecology, evolution, genetics, entomology, and paleontology
Find full-text doctoral dissertations and select theses from the U.S. and around the world
An incomplete listing of MSU theses & dissertations can be found in this database. We recommend using ScholarWorks if you're specifically searching for MSU published theses & dissertations and research.
Publication information on journals, magazines, and newspapers, including which ones are peer-reviewed.
Open Access research published by Montana State University faculty and students including theses & dissertations and journal articles
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