Geographical Sciences

This guide provides access to essential resources for geography research at ASU, including databases, journals, maps, geospatial data, and professional organizations. Whether you're studying physical geography, human geography, GIS, or environmental sciences, you'll find the tools you need here.

NEW TO GEOGRAPHY RESEARCH? START HERE

Not sure where to begin? Follow these steps:

1. Need journal articles? Go to the Articles and journals tab
2. Looking for maps or GIS data? Visit Maps & Geospatial Data
3. Searching for a specific place name? Check Place Names
4. Need climate or weather data? See Climate and environmental data
5. Want to browse top journals? Explore geography journals

Quick tip: Start with Academic Search Premier or Google Scholar for broad article searches, then move to specialized databases like GeoScienceWorld for in-depth research.

Need help with your research?

• Ask a Librarian: Ask-a-Librarian service
• Visit the Map & Geospatial Hub: Get hands-on help with maps and GIS software
• Interlibrary Loan: Can't find an article? Request it through ILL

Citation Help:

• ASU Library Citation Guide
• Geographic citation styles and examples (from Pollak Library at California State University, Fullerton)

ASU School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning
Explore degree programs, faculty research, and departmental resources.

Arizona Geographic Alliance
K-16 geography education resources and professional development.

Decision Center for a Desert City
Research on water, climate, and urban sustainability in Phoenix and the Southwest.

Quick access to the resources geography students use most frequently

Search the ASU Catalog for Books, Maps, and More

Popular searches:

• Geographic Information Systems
• Climate Change
• Urban Planning
• Remote Sensing
• Historical Geography

Search the catalog for more research methods books

Stay current with geography news and research:

• AAG Newsletter
• National Geographic News
• NASA Earth Observatory