Resources useful for research on ophthalmic topics and international assignment for OPH 105
PubMed and Google Scholar are free websites that provide access to scholarly research and other information. Of note, PubMed is an important web-based database for finding research articles in the health sciences. Use Google Scholar and PubMed in conjunction with Thigpen Library's "Journal Finder" tool or Pioneer Search to determine if the library's database subscriptions provide full text access for articles identified through these free sites.
When using Google Scholar from off-campus, configure its results to link to Vol State Library's full text collections.
Journal Finder is helpful when you are looking for a specific journal or magazine title in full-text from Thigpen Library's resources. The best approach for finding articles from periodicals is to search the databases.
Medical books in print are in the R section on the shelves. Ophthalmology books are in the RE section on the shelves. Relevant titles are also available in QP475.
Interlibrary Loan (“ILL”) is the exchanging of books and materials between libraries to support the educational endeavors of students, faculty and staff at Volunteer State Community College.
Vol State faculty, staff, students; and, community patrons with valid Vol State library card.