This video explains methods used to browse the virtual, online ScienceBase Data Catalog. The video shows use of ScienceBase screens while narrator explains navigation and displayed fields.
How do I get USGS data?
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) provides data on many different science topics. Most of it can be downloaded for free from our website. Our Science Data Catalog is a good starting point. Also try using your browser's search engine and including the keyword "usgs.gov".
If you are looking for a particular data set and cannot find it through Internet searches or our Science Data Catalog, please call USGS Science Information Services toll-free at 1-888-392-8545 or use this website to send us a message or to initiate a live Web chat with a Science Information Specialist.
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Does the USGS have science libraries?
The USGS has the largest earth science library in the world . The Libraries Program includes central libraries in Reston, Virginia and Denver, Colorado along with small, topic-specific libraries in science centers scattered around the country. For assistance with library resources, send an email to library@usgs.gov or call 703-648-4301. Holdings and services at science center libraries tend to...
How do I find a USGS news release?
The easiest way to find USGS news releases is to select " News " in the top navigation menu on our home page . You can also subscribe to our news through RSS feeds and social media outlets . A quick way to find news releases on specific topics is to put a keyword in the search box that's at the top of most USGS websites, then select the "News" filter at the top of the search results. Learn more...
Can I visit a USGS office?
Very few USGS offices are set up to accommodate visitors. Before stopping by a USGS office, you should check their website or call ahead to make sure that visitors are welcome. There are USGS offices in each state. Members of the public are welcome to use libraries that are located at some USGS offices , but materials can only be checked out through Interlibrary Loan. Please note that most of our...
Where are USGS offices located?
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has offices in every state . Our headquarters is located in Reston, Virginia. For assistance finding or contacting a specific USGS office, contact USGS Science Information Services by phone, email, or Web chat .
How do I contact the USGS?
For general science inquiries, call 1-888-392-8545. You can also use this website to send us a message or to initiate a live Web chat with a USGS Science Information Specialist. For questions on the distribution of federal park passes, maps, books and other science products, or the status of existing orders, call 1-888-275-8747 or visit the USGS Store website. Most of our employees are listed in...
This video explains methods used to browse the virtual, online ScienceBase Data Catalog. The video shows use of ScienceBase screens while narrator explains navigation and displayed fields.
ScienceBase Tutorial: Video 2, Searching the Catalog
This video explains methods used to search for information resources using the virtual, online ScienceBase Data Catalog. The video shows use of ScienceBase screens while narrator explains navigation and displayed fields.
This video explains methods used to search for information resources using the virtual, online ScienceBase Data Catalog. The video shows use of ScienceBase screens while narrator explains navigation and displayed fields.
Browsing the ScienceBase Catalog
Instructional tutorial showing methods to access and navigate information records in the ScienceBase Catalog.
Instructional tutorial showing methods to access and navigate information records in the ScienceBase Catalog.
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Does the USGS have science libraries?
The USGS has the largest earth science library in the world . The Libraries Program includes central libraries in Reston, Virginia and Denver, Colorado along with small, topic-specific libraries in science centers scattered around the country. For assistance with library resources, send an email to library@usgs.gov or call 703-648-4301. Holdings and services at science center libraries tend to...
How do I find a USGS news release?
The easiest way to find USGS news releases is to select " News " in the top navigation menu on our home page . You can also subscribe to our news through RSS feeds and social media outlets . A quick way to find news releases on specific topics is to put a keyword in the search box that's at the top of most USGS websites, then select the "News" filter at the top of the search results. Learn more...
Can I visit a USGS office?
Very few USGS offices are set up to accommodate visitors. Before stopping by a USGS office, you should check their website or call ahead to make sure that visitors are welcome. There are USGS offices in each state. Members of the public are welcome to use libraries that are located at some USGS offices , but materials can only be checked out through Interlibrary Loan. Please note that most of our...
Where are USGS offices located?
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has offices in every state . Our headquarters is located in Reston, Virginia. For assistance finding or contacting a specific USGS office, contact USGS Science Information Services by phone, email, or Web chat .
How do I contact the USGS?
For general science inquiries, call 1-888-392-8545. You can also use this website to send us a message or to initiate a live Web chat with a USGS Science Information Specialist. For questions on the distribution of federal park passes, maps, books and other science products, or the status of existing orders, call 1-888-275-8747 or visit the USGS Store website. Most of our employees are listed in...
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ScienceBase Tutorial: Video 1, Browsing the Catalog
This video explains methods used to browse the virtual, online ScienceBase Data Catalog. The video shows use of ScienceBase screens while narrator explains navigation and displayed fields.
This video explains methods used to browse the virtual, online ScienceBase Data Catalog. The video shows use of ScienceBase screens while narrator explains navigation and displayed fields.
ScienceBase Tutorial: Video 2, Searching the CatalogThis video explains methods used to search for information resources using the virtual, online ScienceBase Data Catalog. The video shows use of ScienceBase screens while narrator explains navigation and displayed fields.
This video explains methods used to search for information resources using the virtual, online ScienceBase Data Catalog. The video shows use of ScienceBase screens while narrator explains navigation and displayed fields.
Browsing the ScienceBase CatalogInstructional tutorial showing methods to access and navigate information records in the ScienceBase Catalog.
Instructional tutorial showing methods to access and navigate information records in the ScienceBase Catalog.
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