10.26069/GREYNET-2019-000.085-GG
Lura, Joseph
Joseph
Lura
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Geologic Field Trip Guidebooks: Shades of Grey
GreyNet International, Grey Literature Network Service
2016
Journal Article
Geologic field trip guidebooks contain valuable information useful for both professional geologists and the general public, yet they exhibit various “shades of grey” when attempting to identify and access copies. They are produced by various groups, including governments, professional societies and associations, commercial publishers, and others. Each group presents different levels of difficulty in identifying and accessing related guidebooks. Research indicates that there are significant indexing gaps for guidebooks from trips held in North America, and the problem is even more profound for guidebooks from international conferences. Search strategies include using multiple resources and search terms.