Explanatory Notes

The following compilation lists the WKU Libraries serial publications holdings in the natural sciences, mathematics, agriculture, computer science, geography, environmental sciences, and engineering & technology. Closely related areas are covered—e.g., architecture, the teaching of science subjects, and environmental law—but it does not include health sciences-related and more distantly-oriented titles (e.g., in area studies) except insofar as these may have direct relevance to the other fields mentioned. Apart from the fact that U. S. Government publications are only very selectively represented, very nearly all other titles (whether or not currently received) are included.

There are three sub-lists. The first consists of titles from the general serial literature: professional journals, proceedings, yearly reviews, newsletters, e-journals, and the like. The second lists those services available through WKU Libraries that provide full-text of articles from natural and applied science-oriented journals (it is unfortunately no longer possible to keep track of the hundreds of individual journal titles involved). The third sub-list itemizes serial abstracts, indexes and bibliographies, including WKU Libraries-supported electronic resources.

For more specific information on currently received titles (e.g., detailed holdings, where indexed, and bindery notices), consult TOPCAT2000.

The following symbols should be noted:

[ ] Holdings for each entry—sometimes in more than one format and/or location, separated by semi-colons are contained within brackets. Where useful, holdings are identified both as to volume numbers and dates. Full-text electronic sources have no holdings information, as these are typically difficult to reliably assess.

< > Denotes locations other than the serials stacks and shelves in Helm 2 (unless preceded by an asterisk; see below). Electronic journals are denoted: <WWW electronic>. Consult a librarian for more precise information on locations.

* Denotes entries including pre-1990 volumes that are shelved in Room 100 in Helm.

( ) Parenthetical notes contain information regarding alternate titles, name changes, continuations, acronyms, minor title alterations, institutional identity, etc.