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Health Sciences Virtual Library

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This page contains information on searching in the library databases as well as a it lists recommended databases on certain topics. 

Choosing the Right Database

Deciding on which database to use will depend on your topic; for instance, if you are focusing on a mental health issue, you may want to include APA PsycInfo or if you are focusing on education, you may want to include ERIC and Academic Search Premier. You can see a list of all the databases recommended on the A-Z database list. Check on the "recommended databases" to the left for some suggestions to get started. At a minimum, you should search in Cinahl and Medline. 

Search for Health Science Related Articles in Ebsco

Recommended Databases to Begin Your Search

Discipline specific Database Lists

Health Sciences Database Tutorials