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Paul Victor
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JFK Library
320 Media Lane
Cheney, WA 99004
Office Hours: By appointment.
320 Media Lane
Cheney, WA 99004
Office Hours: By appointment.
509-359-7909
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Text Message us! 509-383-8677
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509-359-2263 JFK Library reference desk (Cheney)
Access Electronic Resources from Off-Campus
All of our databases may be accessed from any computer connected to the Internet, with your NetID username and password. This username/password is the same one that you use to log into campus computers, the wireless network, NetStorage,etc.
- For students, your username is the first letter of your first name, your last name, and the last 2 digits of your EagleCard number.
- For faculty/staff, your username and password are the same ones you use to access EWU email.
If you have not created your password, go to accounts.ewu.edu. See NetID Account for more information.
Health Sciences Databases
Find articles in health science databases:
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Health/Medicine Databases: CINAHL, MEDLINE & Health Sources (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new windowSearch four health/medicine databases simultaneously: the Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health Literature, MEDLINE, Health Source Consumer and Health Source Academic.
Consumer and Public Health Resources
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Health Source - Consumer Edition (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new windowArticles from consumer health magazines, plus health-related pamphlets and reference books.
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MedlinePlus This link opens in a new windowAuthoritative but non-technical information from the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health, and other agencies and health-related organizations.
Databases with Health Science & Wellness Related Content
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Health and Social Care EncyclopediasResources available in the Health & Social Care section include online encyclopedias such as: Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society, Encyclopedia of Disability, Encyclopedia of Epidemiology, Encyclopedia of Health & Aging, Encyclopedia of Health and Behavior, Encyclopedia of Health Care Management, and Encyclopedia of Social Welfare History in North America. Browse individual volumes or select the Advanced Search tab to search multiple encyclopedias.
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PsycInfo - APA (EBSCOhost) -- 1806-present This link opens in a new windowA large and comprehensive index of peer-reviewed psychology journals, plus selected book chapters, books, and dissertations, in some cases back to the 1800's. Produced by the American Psychological Association.
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PsycArticles - APA (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new windowArticles from all American Psychological Association journals. Coverage back to the first issue of each journal, for example Psychological Review goes back to 1894.
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SocINDEX with Full Text (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new windowDatabase for sociology, with solid coverage for social work, social psychology, addictions, and criminal justice issues. Full text for journals dating back as far as 1908, with selective text and abstracts for others going back as far as 1895, plus numerous books, conference papers, and other monographs.
Internet Resources
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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)You can examine the Diseases & Conditions section for general information regarding a particular disease. For further information on various diseases, you can also refer to Medline Plus through the National Library of Medicine [https://medlineplus.gov]. For statistics on diseases, see the section on Data & Statistics [https://www.cdc.gov/datastatistics/].
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World Health Organization (WHO)The WHO is a great resource for international health and disease information. You can search for information by specific Countries or Health Topics. Be sure to also examine publications and the Data & Statistics sections. The latter contains a resource called WHOSIS (WHO Statistical Information System), which is an interactive database bringing together core health statistics for the 193 WHO Member States.