Sustainability
Library Research Guide
Databases on Sustainability
Library databases subscriptions are essential tools for finding quality research articles and other resources to support research topics in sustainability. Explore these databases for scholarly research and information about topics on sustainability, and see these additional database subscriptions tagged with sustainability.
Note: Community patrons are welcome to access K-State Libraries resources from any of our library locations.
- AGRICOLA (AGRICultural Online Access)
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Publication Dates Covered: 1970 - present Paid for by the State Library of Kansas
Contains citations from the National Agricultural Library. Around 2,500 journals are indexed as well as USDA publications, state agricultural experiment station and extension services documents, conference proceedings, books, theses, and audio-visual materials. All aspects of agriculture are covered. - BuildingGreenPaid for by K-State Libraries
Provides comprehensive content on sustainable design practices and green building materials. Shares expertise and lessons learned from design experts working in the field. Builds context for sustainable design strategies and what makes a building product or material green. - Urban Land Institute (ULI) Development Case StudiesUrban Land Institute Development Case Studies provide examples of successful building projects and project data, including budgetary expenditures, floor plans, designer information, and methodology. Processes and retrospective analysis are also available to help users think critically about design and implementation.
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Library databases subscriptions are essential tools for finding quality research articles and other resources to support research topics in sustainability. Explore these databases for scholarly research and information about topics on sustainability, and see these additional database subscriptions tagged with sustainability.
Note: Community patrons are welcome to access K-State Libraries resources from any of our library locations.
- GreenFILEPaid for by K-State Libraries
Non-K-Staters: use this link
GreenFILE resources examine the connection between humans and the environment, from both positive and negative perspectives. 200 scholarly and general interest titles covering agriculture, education, law, health and technology are included. - Environmental Studies (Gale In Context)Paid for by K-State Libraries
The resources cover topics like food safety, sustainability, healthcare, the impact of economic development on international relations and include news articles, videos, government documents and other primary source materials as well as interactive maps, refereed case studies, multimedia and so on. The information is arranged in 3 sections – issue, organization or country. - Wildlife & Ecology Studies WorldwidePublication Dates Covered: 1935 - present Paid for by K-State Libraries
Access literature on wild mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians from several U.S and international wildlife databases. All aspects of wildlife and wildlife management are covered. - World Development Indicators: WDIPublication Dates Covered: 1960 - present Free Resource
Access international development information such as national economies, population, natural resources, the environment, and more. Includes 54 time series indicators from more than 200 countries and 18 country groups, since 1960.
