Library Guides: BI SC 001: Structure and Function of Organisms: Books/Encyclopedias

LionSearch

LionSearch This link opens in a new window
An integrated search of books, e-books, research articles, and other publications.

These can be helpful for general information and background knowledge about your topic.

Catalog (Penn State University Libraries catalog) This link opens in a new window
Penn State's library catalog. Includes books, videos, and other items.
This is the online catalog of materials owned by Penn State Libraries. All formats (books, journals, audiovisuals, maps, recordings, etc.) are included. Circulation status for individual items is also provided. Coverage: Presently contains about 7 million records. Updates: Continuous up-to-the-minute as new records are added.
Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) This link opens in a new window
Encyclopedias on many different topics.
A collection of over 2000 reference resources.

Google Book Search
Searches the full text of millions of books. Helpful if you only need to read a few pages or paragraphs.