Research Guides: Library Tutorials: Library Research & Databases

Selecting a Database

Not sure where to start? Here are some of our most frequently used databases and why you might use them.

Also, our reference team is available to help if you need help with a resource or identifying the right resource. Ask Us!

Background and Reference Information

Background information on basic and clinical topics can be found in our full-text book collection which includes:

Research Databases

Research articles can be located via multiple databases which focus on different health sciences disciplines:

Point-of-care Resources

Point-of-care information tools provide condensed, evidence-based information to support clinical care:

DynaMed
Evidence-based, point-of-care information resource includes drug and disease information. Developed by systematically and objectively surveying emergent scientific literature and clinical practice guidelines; relevant information is captured, appraised, and synthesized rapidly via multiple daily updates. Published by EBSCO. Access: switch to DynaMed Decisions via tab at the top of the screen.
Lexidrug
Clinical drug information with integrated access to multiple drug databases plus access to Trissel's IV Compatibility, drug interaction checker, drug I.D., patient education, calculators, and additional clinical tools. Includes access to adult, pediatric and neonatal drug information, pharmacogenomics, lab tests and diagnostic procedures, toxicology, and drug allergy and idiosyncratic reactions.

Suggest a Tutorial

Looking for a tutorial that we don't provide? Suggest one by e-mailing the Reference and Instructional Services department. We may be able to point you to other useful resources, set up a one-on-one appointment to help you out, or even produce a new tutorial!