UC Science Fair: Finding Resources and Documenting References

For help with your science fair research, contact a librarian or visit a library:

Chemistry-Biology Library 

• 513-556-4211 (Ted Baldwin, Librarian)
• Chemistry and biology topics, including textbooks with basic information.

CECH Library 

• 513-556-1758 (Katie Foran-Mulcahy, Librarian)
• Materials for children and young adults

Engineering and Applied Science Library 

• 513-556-4211 (Ted Baldwin, librarian)
• Resources about technology and engineering, including technical reports.

Geology-Mathematics-Physics Library   

• 513-556-1389 (Holly Prochaska & Ted Baldwin, Librarians)
• Information on about physics, mathematics, geology, and geography / maps.

The PLCH offers several powerful science oriented research databases for public use.   If you’re connecting from home, work, or school, you will need a valid library card and PIN #.

These websites provide a range of resources for learning about science topics:

Many scientific journal articles are not available to access for free on the open Web.  You can access many journal articles electronically when you visit a library on UC's campus.  Bring your flash drive to save the article, or download and email the article to yourself.

Free Databases to search for Scientific Journal Articles

• Google Scholar
• Science.gov

When you visit at a UC library, you can use these additional databases to search for journal articles:

• Scopus
• Computer and Applied Sciences Complete (EBSCO)