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GeoRef, published by the American Geological Institute, contains more than 3 million abstract records from geoscience journals, books, maps, conference papers and more. Records are indexed according to the GeoRef Thesaurus using controlled vocabulary terms, ensuring relevant search results.

Dating back to 1785 for North America and 1933 for the rest of the world, GeoRef includes all publications of the US Geological Survey and adds 100,000 records every year.
GeoRef Quick Facts:
• Over 3 million abstract records
• Coverage of North America: 1785-present
• Coverage of the rest of the world: 1933-present
• Over 3,500 journals, books, maps, conference papers, reports, and theses
• Includes all publications of the US Geological Survey plus masters’ theses and doctoral
dissertations from US and Canadian universities
• 100,000 new records added annually

Product Description	Updated	Access	Status	Platform
GeoRef (N.Amer-1785+)/(World-1933+)	Weekly	Internet	Released	Ovid
GeoRef 12 Mo Sub w/Monthly Updts (N.Amer-1785+)/(World-1933+)	Weekly	Internet,Local	Released	SilverPlatter
GeoRef 12 Mo Sub w/Monthly Updts (N.Amer-1785+)/(World-1933+)	Weekly	Internet,Local	Released	SilverPlatter

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• Psychosomatic Medicine
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• INDEX to FOREIGN LEGAL PERIODICALS 12 Mo Sub w/Qtly Updts 1985+