Geography Research Guide

Here are some of the best starting places for geography research at the MSU Library.

Want more than just to read about geography?  Utilize the Library's Virtual Reality space (Currently not available - August 2023) to explore spaces and places around the world. Virtual Reality is a fun way to learn and explore.

Curious what the library offers? Here are a few demo videos of the software available in our Virtual Discovery Space.  You can use and interact with them in the MSU Library.  For details, visit our VDS page.

Discovery VR - from the Discovery Channel, this app embraces a new opportunity to tell amazing stories and explore new places, characters and ideas.

Google Earth VR - explore the world from totally new perspectives. Stroll the streets of Tokyo, soar over Yosemite, or teleport across the globe.

Journal Articles: A great place to get started with articles is to use the Journals by Title search.

Tip - You don't have to know the whole title, simply type in your subject, Geography, and you will get the list of journals the Library has. Try adding specific subjects such as "cultural geography" or "political geography" in this search.

Videos: The Library subscribes to many video databases that can be used as sources for your research.  ProQuest One and AVON are your best bets for this field.

Database: Environment Complete is a great starting place.  Environment Complete offers deep coverage in applicable areas of agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, renewable energy sources, natural resources, marine & freshwater science, geography, pollution & waste management, environmental technology, environmental law, public policy, social impacts, urban planning, and more.

Tip - Use the limiters on the left side of the screen to narrow your topic.  Geography will narrow by location.  Subject and subject thesaurus will help narrow your search with full terms for GIS, slope mapping, and more.

Maps & Mapping: Check out all our best map resources below