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The Library Basics LibGuide will give you a broad idea about Library resources, services, and facilities.
You will get answers to most basic library questions here. Just get in touch if you need further guidance.
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Easily discover the world of library content
For a full selection of databases and archives, use the A-Z Database List
Search print materials from IAU libraries
To browse the list of newly added print titles visit our New Arrival Page
Search e-journals or e-books with title or ISBN or Browse by MeSH
Find articles with DOI/PMID through LibKey discovery
Search patents from all of the world including subscribed and other resources
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About 600,000 articles in science and engineering.
Scholarly literature of mathematics.
World's largest full-text database of civil engineering
It is important to plan your search strategy, and manage your search results so that you get the most from your online searching.
Keep a record of all the material you need to cite in your assignments, papers, projects etc.
Use the Search Techniques and Referencing guidance to assist you.
PICO Model
Defining a clinical question in terms of the specific patient problem aids the searcher in finding clinically relevant evidence in the literature. The PICO Model is a format to help define your question.You may be asked to use this approach for clinical queries.
Find out more on the PICO LibGuide.
MeSH terms
For some of the databases you search you may need to understand what MeSH terms are. This guide provides an introduction to medicine subject headings and how they are used in medical databases.
If you would like to search smarter, try this health literature search strategy builder.
It's takes you through the process step by step and is a good place to start if you are new to searching or need a refresher!
As you search you need to keep track of all the material you will be using in your academic work so that you can cite and reference it appropriately.
Always check your module handbook for specific departmental guidance on the style required for your assessed works and dissertations. Check with your personal tutor or dissertation supervisor if you need clarification.
For more guidance take a look at:
This is the leading guide to referencing and avoiding plagiarism, covering everything from understanding plagiarism and identifying sources to setting out quotations and creating a reference list. Comprehensive and accessible, it provides readers with detailed examples of print and electronic sources, business, government, technical and legal publications, works of art, images and much more. Packed with practical tips and example sources in both citations and reference lists, it makes referencing manageable and easy to follow for everyone.
Academic Skills: Skills for Referencing online support
Find out more about the skills support available to help you develop a range of academic skills including essay writing, referencing, critical reading and getting the most out of lectures.
Library has access to a wide variety of journals; you may visit the following link to see all available journals.
There are a range of clinical skills videos and online learning material available to you. These can be accessed here. You will need to login in using your Exeter IT username and password to access these resources.
There are also free online training materials such as Practical Clinical Skills. This offers Simulation-based lessons cover heart sounds, murmurs, lung sounds, carotid bruit, blood pressure measurement and EKG training.
If you are looking for public health policies or guidelines don't forget to visit the Department of Health or NICE websites.
If you are looking for health statistics take a look at the guide to UK Health and Health care statistics.
For general guidance on finding statistics use the Statistics LibGuide.
The UN Global Issues Website offers in depth analysis of a variety of topics including ageing and health issues. 
During your studies you may need to find, use or run Systematic Reviews or search for grey literature. Use the LibGuides to find out more.
UpToDate is the most trusted evidence-based clinical decision support resource at the point of care More than 100 studies concur: patients receive better care when clinicians use UpToDate. Healthcare professionals around the world turn to UpToDate to answer even the most complex questions.
Sage have produced a comprehensive LibGuide to help you get the best from the resource.
The ability to critical appraise the resources you use as part of your studies ia a key skill for health professionals.
Find out more on the Critical Appraisal LibGuide.
Reflective practice is increasingly being considered as a critical dimension of professional development for health professionals.
Find out more on the Reflective Practice for Health Professionals LibGuide.
Web Scale Discovery: search print, electronic books, journals, article, videos and more
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