Introduction to Library Resources in Turfgrass Management

For basic information on Baldwin Library policies and procedures, see the brochure “Introduction to Baldwin Library.” Or call the library main desk at 1-229-391-4990. Or e-mail us at asklib@abac.edu.
Looking for information on how to install and maintain turfgrass in different environmental conditions?  Need to know what that insect is or what to do about slime mold? You might be able to find some information by using Google, but it is not likely to be the best or most complete answer.  This little brochure is meant to serve as an introduction to the resources available to you through Baldwin Library. Remember, if you have questions that this does not answer, you are always welcome to contact the library staff – we will be glad to work with you to solve your “informational problems.”

Books

The Library of Congress organizes material relating to Turfgrass management in this way

It may be worth your time to browse the appropriate sections in the main collection upstairs as well as the Reference Collection on the main floor, but as a general rule, the most current information will be in the Reference Collection.  
 Reference Works relating to Turfgrass at Baldwin Library – only a selected few listed here! All of these are in the Reference Collection

Encyclopedia of soil science   REF S 592. E52 2002
Keys to soil taxonomy   REF S 592.16 .K49 1999

Other books on turfgrass and golf-course management topics can be located using GIL, our on-line catalog .  Possible search terms include Turf management, Turfgrasses, Turfgrasses industry, Golf courses – Management, and Golf courses – Maintenance.

Don’t ignore the e-books!!!  GIL gives you access to a number of digital books through NetLibrary. You will find these e- books by searching GIL for your subject.  There are NetLibrary books on a variety of topics that may be of use.  In order to read these books off campus, you must set up a NetLibrary account while you are on campus.

GILExpress will let you request books that ABAC does not own from other University System of Georgia libraries. Interested?  Ask one of the library staff for help.

Journals and Magazines – ABAC subscribes to a few you cannot find full-text ANYWHERE!

Databases

GALILEO, Georgia’s Virtual Library, gives ABAC students access to many different research databases from every discipline.  Often, the most difficult problem is choosing the best resources for your research interest.  We often suggest the following databases for criminal justice resources.  Find them by clicking on the Science and Technology tab  and then choosing Agriculture. The resulting list will give you some options.  If you find an article citation and no full text, you may request the article from one of the librarians using a process called Interlibrary Loan.  ILLs can take up to two weeks and is another reason not to leave your research until the last minute.  If you are using GALILEO off campus, you may be asked for a password.  Contact a member of the library staff for the one currently in use or request one HERE.

These are good databases in which to start your research. If you cannot find enough information in these, please feel free to talk to a librarian about your research. 

TGIF – Turfgrass Information Files  This will require a username and password for off campus use, which can be obtained through the GALILEO page. For on-campus use, just press the Enter button in the Academic or Corporate subscribers with special access arrangements box on the left of the screen.

ProQuest Agriculture Journals This database is purchased directly by ABAC for use by our students.

ProQuest Biology Journals This database is purchased directly by ABAC for use by our students

Academic Search Complete – This one is almost always worth a try.  It’s the biggest database in GALILEO and has a little something on just about every topic.

Web Resources --  Google will bury you with junk … try these first!

Golf Course Superintendents of America 
 Information on membership, professional resources, conferences and publications

Crop Science Society of America – Division C5 – Turfgrass Science    This site has a “case library”; a collection of reports about problems and solutions in real life situations.

United States Golf Association – Turf management section 

University of Florida Turfgrass Science Department 

Georgia Turf – from the University of Georgia 

Need study space?
There are eight study rooms located on the second floor of the Baldwin Library.  Each of these rooms is equipped with a dry erase board, marker and an eraser.  Rooms are available for use by our patrons on a first come, first served basis.  Baldwin Library assumes no responsibility for items left unattended – watch your property, please! Room 308 Is the Honors Study room and is reserved for students in the Honors Program.  Honors students should sign in at the front desk to obtain a key to this room and must return the key when leaving the library.

Copies and Printouts
Photocopies are made on the self service copier in Room 206.  They are 10¢ each. Change for bills 10 dollars or smaller can be obtained at the front desk.  Printouts from the GALILEO computers and the microfilm copier are free (limit of 5 documents per session, please).

 Revised 8/07