The UVU Library Rocks On

Sir Edmund Hilary (left) and Tenzing Norgay in 1953

May 29 will be the 60th anniversary of the first known successful summit of Mount Everest, by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hilary. In addition to our weekly display celebrating their achievement, we're also taking a look at the geology and geography resources here in the Library.

ArcGIS

ArcGIS is a one of a kind software designed to help not only geography students, but also students in sociology, business, education, and many more areas. It can be used to find demographic and infrastructure information, as well as topographical data. ArcGIS also offers tools for creating specialized maps.

GeoRef

GeoRef is the premier database for finding geologic data and articles, as well as articles on related topics. This database covers everything from the highest peaks on land to the deepest troughs in the ocean. It also contains articles about minerology, vulcanology, seismology, and much more.

Map Collection

On the fourth floor of the Library, we have hundreds of topographical and political maps available for check out. These maps can be checked out for one week. You can browse through the drawers or search the Library's catalog to find specific maps.

If you have questions about geography or geology research, you can contact the Reference Desk at (801) 863-8840 or call Trevor Young, our science librarian, at (801) 863-6846. For questions about using ArcGIS, contact Carlos Alarco at (801) 863-7369.