LibGuides: Geography Research Guide: Finding Books & Media

Call Number Ranges

When you're in the library, you can browse for books on Geography in the following call number areas:

G - General Geography
GB - Physical Geography
GC - Oceanography
GE - Environmental Sciences

e-Reference Books

Find electronic reference books through the searchable databases listed below.

eBooks (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Gale eBooks offers broad cross-curricular collection of non-fiction titles, supporting science, geography, history, language arts, business and other subjects. Optimized for search and discovery, the Gale eBooks platform enables you to search through multiple nonfiction eBooks within a single search.
Sanborn Maps This link opens in a new window
Sanborn Maps of Illinois, 1867-1970. Sanborn maps were originally created to help fire insurance companies determine the risks associated with insuring properties. These large-scale maps were drawn at a scale of 50 feet to an inch. Because the maps were created over a century, they are useful in charting the development of cities and towns over many years.
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Database of full-text reference books on many subjects

Geography subcollection
A collection of geography reference eBooks from the Gale Virtual Reference Library.

Library Catalog

Use the MCC Library Catalog to find out what physical and electronic resources the Library has available. Enter your search below to get started! To see only eBooks, limit your search to Available Online and Books.