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- Alternative Health and Medicine Encyclopedia Ref. R733 .M38 1998
- Biotechnology from A to Z Ref. TP248.16 .B3 2004
- DSM-IV-TR Ref. RC455.2 C4 D536 2000
- Elsevier's Dictionary of Abbreviations, Acronyms, Synonyms, and Symbols Used in Medicine Ref. R121 .T787 2004
- Encyclopedia of Nutrition & Good Health Ref. RA784 .R646 1997
- Encyclopedia of Mental Health Ref. RA790.5 .E53 1998
- Encyclopedia of Public Health Ref. RA423 .E53 2002
- Exploring Health Care Careers Ref. R690 .E97 2002
- Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine Ref. R733 .G34 2001
- Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer Ref. RC254.5 .G353 2002
- Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine Ref. RC41 .G35 1999
- Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing & Allied Health Ref. RT21 .G353 2002
- Human Diseases and Conditions Ref. RC81 .A2 H75 2000
- Infectious Diseases Ref. TX353 .S345 2003
- Official Guide to Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Schools Ref. RT79 .O34 2000
- Magill's Medical Guide Ref. RC41 .M34 2005
- Mayo Clinic Family Health Book Ref. RC81 .M473 2003
- Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals, Drugs, and Biologicals Ref. RS51 .M4 2001
- Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults & Children Ref. RB113 .M35 2002
- Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics Ref. RM300 .G644 2001
- Physicians’ Desk Reference Ref. RS75 .P5 2004
To find books on a given subject, search GIL, the online library catalog.
Perform a Keyword Search when you want to match your term with the same term in a certain field of the database, such as Author, Title, Subject, or Series. You can also attempt to match your term as a Keyword (Title/Subject), which will cause the GIL search engine to look in the Title and Subject fields of the record, or you can try to match your term anywhere in the record by selecting Keyword Anywhere.
Use the Exact Search option if you know the exact term you want to match, such as title, author name, or subject. Also, if you know the beginning part of the term, such as the first word of a title or the first few letters of an author's name, you can use the Exact Search option to find the full form of your term. If you are have trouble finding the material you need using a certain subject term, you can also use Exact Search to find what is called a valid Library of Congress Subject Heading, as well as subheadings for that subject term. For instance, if you attempt to find literary criticism using "Literary Criticism" as a subject term, you will find the the valid Library of Congress Subject Heading for "Literary Criticism" is simply "Criticism".
Suggested Library of Congress Subject Headings for Health Sciences:·
Medicine
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- Clinical Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
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Alternative Medicine
- Alternative medicine
- Alternative medicine Case studies
- Herbs Therapeutic use
- Holistic medicine
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- Integrative Medicine
- Mental healing
- Quacks and Quackery
- Self-care Health
- Traditional medicine
Nursing
- Nursing
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- Psychiatric Nursing
- Nurse Practitioners
Nutrition
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- Proteins in human nutrition
- Lipids in human nutrition
- Fatty acids in human nutrition
- Nutrition Clinical
- Diet Therapy
- Heart Diseases Diet Therapy
Pharmacology
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Chemotherapy
- Drugs
- Molecular Pharmacology
In addition to the materials located in the library, GGC provides you with access to some 26,000 full-text electronic books through netLibrary. You can access netLibrary through GALILEO, through GIL, or visit http://netlibrary.com/.
Note: You need to set up a netLibrary account before you can use netLibrary books. However, it is free and only involves filling out a simple form. See our Ebook/netLibrary guide or ask a librarian for more information. netLibrary uses Library of Congress Subject Headings as well, so try the examples given above.
The Georgia Gwinnett College Library collects series of books in many subject areas, both in print and in netLibrary.
Learn how to find books by series title in the library catalog.
Use GALILEO databases to find articles. The following databases are a good place to start your search.
If you would like to find out if a particular journal is available electronically, use GALILEO's Journals A-Z. Georgia Gwinnett College Library does not subscribe to all of the databases that UGA subscribes to. Therefore, if you are not a UGA student, you may not have access to some of the databases that are presented in the results of a search in the EJL.
BioOne (full-text)
Full text of core bioscience research journals, published by small societies and non-commercial publishers.- CINAHL Plus with Full Text (full-text)
Full-text articles on nursing and allied health with coverage from 1937. - Health and Wellness Resource Center (full-text)
Content from magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, videos, & reference information on medicine, health, and nutrition. Includes an alternative medicine module. Some video content is in Spanish. - Gale InfoTrac Custom Journals (full-text)
Articles in Business, Psychology, Nursing, Radiologic Sciences, Computer Science, Education, and Biology. - Science Magazine (full-text)
Electronic edition of the world's leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary. - Gale Virtual Reference Library (full-text)
Electronic versions of the Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders, the Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders, and the Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery. 
MEDLINE (linked full-text)
Combines the National Library of Medicine's bibliographic database with links to the complete text of articles from leading medical journals. The database offers information related to the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, and preclinical sciences.- CINAHL: Nursing and Allied Health (not full-text)
Provides bibliographic access to over 1,550 nursing and allied health journals, publications of the American Nurses Association and the National League for Nursing, nursing dissertations, and selected other biomedical journals. Limited coverage of psychology and management literature is also included. Print index covers 1977- present. - Health Source: Consumer Edition (full-text)
Provides full text for nearly 160 health periodicals, 1,100 pamphlets and 20 books for consumers. Also available in Spanish. - Health Source: Nursing / Academic Edition (full-text)
Provides nearly 520 scholarly full-text journals focusing on nursing, allied health fields, and many medical disciplines as well as abstracts and indexing for over 550 journals. Also included are the USP Pharmacopoeia DI: Volume II Advice for the Lay Patient and Stedman's Medical Dictionary. - General Science Full Text (full-text)
Full text Science articles from Wilson OmniFile. - Alt HealthWatch (full-text)
Articles on complementary, holistic, and integrated approaches to health. - Clinical Pharmacology (full-text)
Contains current, concise and clinically-relevant drug monographs for all U.S. prescription drugs, hard-to-find herbal and nutritional supplements, over-the-counter products and new and investigational drugs. Drugs may be searched by their generic or brand names. - Clinical Reference Systems (full-text)
Provides over 7,000 reports, in every-day language and many with images, describing symptoms, treatments, risks and after-effects of a vast array of medical conditions and other medical topics. - Merck Manual (full-text)
Standard medical reference providing detailed information on virtually all disorders, complete with discussion of symptoms and current therapy. - AccessScience@McGraw-Hill (full-text)
Online version of the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology. - Academic Search Premier (full-text) provides abstracts and indexing for over 3,800 publications, as well as full text for over 3,200 scholarly journals and general magazines. Coverage: 1984 – present.
- Research Library (full-text) is a multidisciplinary database that covers more than 1,600 publications. Coverage: 1986-present (citations and abstracts); 1991-present (full text for selected publications).
- netLibrary (full-text electronic books)
netLibrary provides access to over 15,000 electronic books (eBooks), including reference books, scholarly monographs, publications of many university presses, and consumer books that have been converted into digital format. It is possible to perform full-text searches of a single eBook, search thousands of volumes simultaneously, browse topic categories, or read eBooks directly online. Titles may be checked out for on-screen viewing for four hours. NOTE: Each individual user must create a personal user name and password. - Opposing Viewpoints (full-text)
This database presents both sides of arguments on controversial topics.
Print Journals and Magazines Located at the GGC Library
Learn how to find print periodicals in the library catalog.
- ACE Fitness Matters
- American Journal of Nursing
- American Journal of Orthopsychiatry - print and microfilm
- American Journal of Psychiatry
- Current Health
- Eating Well
- JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association
- Journal of Practical Nursing
- Journal of Studies on Alcohol – microfilm
- New England Journal of Medicine
- RN: National Magazine for Nursing
For more information, see Find Articles.
Use caution when selecting web sites to use for research purposes. Search engines such as Google can provide access to web sites relevant to your research, but it is necessary to investigate the authoritativeness of your search results.
Pay attention to certain details:
- Who created the site?
- Are their credentials made available?
- When was the site last updated?
- What is the purpose of the site?
- Is the site trying to sell you something or convince you of something?
For a web site containing high quality, carefully reviewed articles on every imaginable subject, please have a look at SKS Web Select.
UGA Libraries Research Central is a hierarchical guide to subject matter available electronically from UGA.
Medicine General
- The American College of Physicians ACP is the nation's largest medical specialty society. Its mission is to enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine.
- American Medical Association The AMA is an advocacy group that offers representation for physicians regarding important medical and health industry issues.
- American Medical Women’s Association Founded in 1915, AMWA is an organization of 10,000 women physicians and medical students dedicated to serving as the unique voice for women's health and the advancement of women in medicine.
- National Institutes of Health Founded in 1887, the NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers, and the Federal focal point for medical research in the United States. Comprising 27 separate Institutes and Centers, NIH is one of eight health agencies of the Public Health Service which, in turn, is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Dentistry
- American Dental Association Professional association of dentists committed to public oral health, ethics, science, and professional advancement.
- American Dental Hygienists’ Association ADHA was formed in 1923 to develop communication and mutual cooperation among dental hygienists. Today, ADHA is the largest national organization representing the professional interests of the more than 120,000 registered dental hygienists in the United States.
Nursing
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses AACN provides and inspires leadership to establish work and care environments that are respectful, healing and humane. AACN is committed to providing the highest quality resources to maximize nurses' contribution to caring and improving the healthcare of critically ill patients and their families.
- Geriatric Care Managers GCM is a non-profit, professional organization of practitioners whose goal is the advancement of dignified care for the elderly and their families. With more than 1,500 members, GCM is committed to maximizing the independence and autonomy of elders while striving to ensure that the highest quality and most cost-effective health and human services are used when and where appropriate.
- National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists NACNS, founded in 1995, seeks to enhance and promote the unique, high value contribution of the clinical nurse specialist to the health and well-being of individuals, families, groups, and communities, and to promote and advance the practice of nursing.
- National Black Nurses Association The NBNA was organized in 1971 as a non-profit organization that represents some 150,000 African American nurses from the USA, Eastern Caribbean and Africa, with 76 chartered chapters nationwide. NBNA's mission is to provide a forum for collective action by African American nurses to "investigate, define and determine what the health care needs of African Americans are and to implement change to make available to African Americans and other minorities health care commensurate with that of the larger society."
Psychiatry and Psychology
- American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry was formed to promote accessibility to high quality treatment, excellence in clinical practice, education of the public, and to encourage research in the treatment of addictions.
- American Academy of Clinical Psychology Professional organization with the purpose of promoting the highest standards in mental health care, including board certification, effective preventive, diagnostic and treatment services, and accessibility to mental health care services by all segments of society.
Public Health
- American Public Health Association APHA is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health.
- National Association of County and City Health Officials NACCHO is the national nonprofit organization representing local public health agencies, including city, county, metro, district, and Tribal agencies.
- Society for Public Health Education SOPHE is an independent, international professional association that promotes healthy behaviors, healthy communities, and healthy environments. SOPHE provides leadership in the profession of health education through a code of ethics, standards for professional preparation, research, and practice, professional development, and public outreach.
- American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology The Academy represents a dynamic and diverse group of medical professionals focused on advancing the knowledge and practice of allergic disease.
- American Academy of Medical Administrators Founded in 1957, AAMA is the premiere association for healthcare leaders to enhance their profession and community health. AAMA's mission is to develop excellence in healthcare and leadership.
Radiology, Ultrasound, and Magnetic Resonance
- American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing the art and science of ultrasound in medicine and research through its educational, scientific, literary and professional activities.
- American Society of Radiologic Technologists Founded in 1920, ASRT is the world's leading membership association for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals. Its mission is to bring these professionals the knowledge, resources and support they need to provide quality patient care.
- International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine Nonprofit professional association devoted to furthering the development and application of magnetic resonance techniques in medicine and biology.
Alternative Medicine
- American Academy of Medical Acupuncture The purpose of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture is to promote the integration of concepts from traditional and modern forms of acupuncture with Western medical training and thereby synthesize a more comprehensive approach to health care.
- American Association of Oriental Medicine The AAAOM was formed in 1981 to be the unifying force for American acupuncturists who are committed to high ethical and educational standards, and a well regulated profession to ensure the safety of the public.
- American Integrative Medical Association A nonprofit national membership, educational and research organization for Practitioners and Educators of Complementary and Alternative health care therapies and treatment.
- American Osteopathic Association The AOA is an association representing more than 54,000 osteopathic physicians. The AOA serves as the primary certifying body and is the accrediting agency for all osteopathic medical colleges and health care facilities. The AOA's mission is to advance the philosophy and practice of osteopathic medicine by promoting excellence in education, research, and the delivery of quality, cost-effective healthcare within a distinct, unified profession.
- National Association for Chiropractic Medicine NACM is a consumer advocacy association of chiropractors who confine their scope of practice to scientific parameters and seek to make legitimate the utilization of professional manipulative procedures in mainstream health care delivery. The NACM offers consumer assistance in finding member practitioners.
- North American Society of Homeopaths Organization of professional practitioners dedicated to developing and maintaining high standards of homeopathic practice in North America.
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