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Most of these databases and web sites are available to all users in the library and at home. However, some are subject to restrictions:
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Need more help? Click here to access our Research Guide to finding health and wellness information in the Library and online. Or, call Adult Reference at 456-2400 x7.

Academic OneFile
Academic OneFile is the premier source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources. With extensive coverage of the physical sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects, Academic OneFile is both authoritative and comprehensive. With millions of articles available in both PDF and HTML full-text with no restrictions, researchers are able to find accurate information quickly. Includes full-text coverage of the New York Times back to 1995. Updated daily.


American Cancer Society
 
American Diabetes Association
 
American Heart Association
 
Computer Database
Use this database to find computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.


Environmental Sudies and Policy Collection
Providing robust coverage of the field of environmental issues and policy, this collection, which includes nearly 200 journals, provides instant access to the multiple viewpoints of this volatile field of study, including perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests.


Expanded Academic ASAP
From arts and the humanities to social sciences, science and technology, this database meets research needs across all academic disciplines. Access scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers - many with full text and images!


Family Doctor Online
Health information for the whole family.
 
General OneFile
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.


Health Reference Center Academic
This multi-source database provides access to the full-text of nursing and allied health journals, plus the wide variety of personal health information sources in InfoTrac's award-winning Health Reference Center. All in a single, easy-to-use database, the material contained in this database is intended for informational purposes only.


Mayo Clinic Health Information
More than 3,300 physicians, scientists and researchers from Mayo Clinic share their expertise to empower you to manage your health.
 
Medline Plus
Health news and extensive information on drugs, diseases, and other health topics from the National Institutes of Health.
 
Nursing and Allied Health Collection
All aspects of the Nursing profession -- from direct patient care to health care administration -- are covered in this collection. Including nearly 400 titles, this collection's current and authoritative content will be of use to both professionals already working in the field as well as students pursuing a nursing-focused curriculum.


Psychology Collection
This set explores what makes people "tick" from childhood to death. This collection gives individuals a basic understanding of the study of the mind, emotions and how the human mind develops -- and diminishes -- over time. You have instant access to 200 subject-appropriate full-text periodicals.


 

 

NOTE: Firewalls must be disabled in order to access some of these databases.
If you encounter any problems accessing these databases, please send us an email message at adult@guilpl.org or call Adult Reference at 456-2400 ext. 7.

Last update: August 6, 2010

 

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