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Library Services

At CSA Ocean Sciences Inc. (CSA), the success of our work depends on access to the most current, reliable, and relevant scientific and technical information. Our projects are frequently subject to intense regulatory review and must meet the highest standards of scientific integrity. To support this, CSA maintains a robust Library Services program—a unique resource that empowers our teams and partners with comprehensive information retrieval and research capabilities.

Comprehensive Information Resources

CSA’s Library Services offer a suite of tools and professional support to facilitate data-driven decision-making throughout all stages of project development. Our offerings are available to CSA staff and partner organizations, and include: 

  • General reference services and custom bibliographic research
  • Document delivery and interlibrary loan
  • Scientific database searches tailored to project-specific needs
  • Curated and annotated bibliographies for environmental assessments and impact studies available in EndNote™ and exportable

Access to Global Scientific Databases and Archives

CSA provides licensed access to some of the most powerful and comprehensive research databases available, including:

  • ProQuest Dialog®, featuring over 1.4 billion unique records across databases such as:
  • Aquatic Sciences & Fisheries Abstracts
  • Oceanic Abstracts
  • Biosis Previews
  • GeoRef, GeoArchive
  • Meteorological & Geoastrophysical Abstracts
  • Chemical Abstracts Search
  • Scisearch, Zoological Record, and more
  • An in-house library of over 60,000 books, technical reports, and reprints, including:
  • Gray literature and government publications
  • Environmental regulations and policy documents
  • Historical and contemporary project data
  • Full interlibrary loan capabilities via the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), the world’s largest bibliographic network, connecting CSA to over 72,000 libraries worldwide

Supporting Research-Driven Environmental Compliance

Whether conducting Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) or Environmental Assessments (EAs) under NEPA in the United States or preparing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) to meet World Bank or international standards, CSA’s teams are guided by established science, validated data, and regulatory best practices. Our library ensures that projects are informed by the most up-to-date environmental, ecological, and socioeconomic research, enhancing both the technical rigor and regulatory defensibility of our deliverables.

A Strategic Resource for CSA Partners

CSA’s internal catalog of environmental and socioeconomic literature is a valuable asset shared with collaborators and clients. This curated, searchable archive includes access to dozens of peer-reviewed scientific, technical, and patent databases, making it an essential tool for complex desk studies, baseline research, and environmental planning.

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