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Health Science Resources Overview Guide

General purpose subject guide with resources pertaining to health sciences.

Ways to access Health Science Journals and Periodicals at Western

decorative black and white image of journal articlesSearch for a topic using a health science database

The vast majority of Western's resources for health sciences- (including journal articles) can be found by searching for a topic in one of our library databases. Databases are electronic collections of published information that are collected and organized.

For a list of recommended databases for health sciences, please visit the databases page of this guide.  

Search for a specific publication in a library database

Databases also allow you to search for or within specific publications. See additional information below. 

Request a specific article through interlibrary loan

Article requests are able to be requested and delivered electronically via email using our interlibrary loan service, so please contact library@westerntc.edu  or submit your request via the ask a librarian form on our website. Just because we don't own it doesn't mean we can't get it for you!

Not sure the best route to go? Want some help locating what you need? Please ask a librarian! 

Digital Periodicals Available via Library Databases

Publication Searching

There are many electronic full text periodicals that are available via library databases (included on the "Databases" tab). Use the Advanced Search option to search for (or within) a specific publication, or to search for a subject or program area. If you need help finding or navigating to specific publications, please reach out to a librarian.

Use the publications option to search for or within a particular periodical.

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