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Friday: 8:00am-1:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Contact the Library
Email: library@octech.edu
Phone: (803) 535-1262
Location: Building B, 2nd Floor
For free research consultations with a librarian, use this link:
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Best Bets - Databases
Use the following databases to find scholarly articles related to sustainable agriculture.
- Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new windowProvides information in nearly every area of academic study, including arts, biology, chemistry, computer sciences, ethnic studies, engineering, language and linguistics, literature, medical sciences, philosophy, physics, psychology, religion, social sciences, and more.
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Best Bets - Books
Use these resources to find scholarly print and electronic books related to sustainable agriculture.
- EBSCO Academic Collection This link opens in a new windowA collection of multidisciplinary eBooks representing a wide range of academic subjects.
- Online Catalog (Books)Find books, ebooks, dvds, and videos to stream
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Best Bets - Websites
These websites provide valuable information related to sustainable agriculture.
- Sustainable Agriculture Research and EducationGrants and Education to advance innovations in sustainable agriculture.
- South Carolina Government OfficialsA list of the members of the SC Senate and House of Representatives.
- Census of AgricultureConducted every five years, the Census provides a detailed picture of U.S. farms and ranches and the people who operate them.
- Clemson Cooperative ExtenstionProvides research-based information related to agriculture, agribusiness, food nutrition and health and natural resources.
- Kerr Center for Sustainable AgricultureAn advocate for sustainable agriculture, farmers, ranchers, rural communities, and a healthy, sustainable food system.
- SC Department of AgricultureGoal is to promote and nurture the growth and development of South Carolina's agriculture industry and its related businesses while assuring the safety and security of the buying public.