Librarian Information
Main Databases
- arXivAn open archive of scientific papers including, but not limited to: Accelerator Physics; Atmospheric and Oceanic Physics; Atomic Physics; Biological Physics; Chemical Physics; Classical Physics; Computational Physics; General Physics; Geophysics; History and Philosophy of Physics; Medical Physics; Optics; Physics Education; Physics and Society; Plasma Physics; Popular Physics; Space Physics, and more. In other words, more articles than you can shake a stick at.
- Astrophysics Data System (ADS)The ADS maintains three bibliographic collections containing more than 15 million records covering publications in astronomy and astrophysics, physics, and general science, including all arXiv e-prints. Abstracts and full-text of major astronomy and physics publications are indexed and searchable through the ADS.
To connect ADS articles to the Coates Library's link resolver:
1. Create a free ADS account
2. Go to Settings
3. Go to the "Library Link Server" tab
4. Select Trinity University
- IOPscience This link opens in a new window
Provides full-text access to the journals published by the Institute of Physics.
- Applied Science & Technology Source This link opens in a new window
Coverage of research and development within the applied sciences and computing disciplines. Content from numerous sources, including leading trade journals, professional and technical society journals, and conference proceedings.
- Science & Technology Collection This link opens in a new windowThe Science & Technology Collection contains over 830 leading full text journals covering relevant aspects of the scientific and technical community. Topics include aeronautics, astrophysics, chemistry, computer technology, geology, aviation, physics, archaeology, and materials science. In addition to the full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 1,740 publications.