Below is the link to our full list of databases, as well as some key databases that may be helpful for you to consider.
Some databases have their own specific terminologies that they use for advanced search capabilities.
Two examples of this are PubMed (which uses Medical Subject Headings, or MeSH) and CINAHL (which uses CINAHL Subject Headings). The tutorials below are available if you're interested in learning more about these methods.
In many fields, primarily the health sciences, there are comprehensive secondary research sources compiled in order to assess empirical evidence more fully. The most common of these formats include systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
Systematic reviews conduct comprehensive literature searches, attempting to find all existing relevant research, appraise its quality, and then summarize key findings to answer a focused clinical research question
Meta-Analyses involve the conducting of a systematic review, and in addition to the systematic review process, provide statistical analysis of the numerical results involved in the studies that address the focused clinical question
These evidence syntheses can be specifically sought out using the following library databases.
Once in a while, you may come across journal articles that are not immediately available in full text online. In that case, you can request full text of the article using our Interlibrary Loan service.
You can either do this from in the database's search results by selecting "Request this item through interlibrary loan" or by manually filling out the ILL request form, linked below.
This service is free to all students, faculty, and staff!
Note - when completing the Tipasa ILL request, make sure you select the form for the correct item format! Options include request an article, book, or non-print item.