Recommended Databases for Finding Articles & More
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Pioneer Search
One search gets you results from the library catalog and many of the library's online resources. Access to online resources is limited to authorized users
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AVMA Journals Online This link opens in a new window
Online access to American Journal of Veterinary Research and Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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EBSCOhost Database Collection This link opens in a new window
SELECT ALL databases to search at once; highly recommended individual databases are Applied Science & Technology Full Text, Biological & Agricultural Index Plus, CINAHL, and General Science Full Text. -
Power Search (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Search multiple Gale databases with one search. NOTE: Access limited by IP to users located in Tennessee
Resource provided by Tennessee Electronic Library (TEL) -
ProQuest Research Library This link opens in a new window
General interest periodical database. Journals available.
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Journal Finder
Find an article that's not full text? Search for the name of the publication (e.g. "Journal of...") that contains the article.
Other Academic Research Tools
Highly recommended! Note that some articles in PubMed and Google Scholar are not in full text but can be obtained from other libraries (see "Interlibrary Loan Services" below; it's free).
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PubMed CentralPubMed Central® (PMC) is a free full-text archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM)
When using Google Scholar from off-campus, configure its results to link to Vol State Library's full text collections.
- Choose the Gear Settings Icon at the top of the Google Scholar search screen.
- Select Library Links from the left-side options menu.
- Enter "Volunteer State Community College" into the search box; then select the Magnifying Glass Icon.
- Check the box for the Volunteer State listing (as well as "Open WorldCat") and then Save.
Additional resources that are recommended by Prof. Wright:
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INTERLIBRARY LOAN SERVICESThigpen Library provides access to resources that are not available from its existing collections by obtaining them from other libraries. This is a FREE service!
eBooks
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eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new window
e-books on a variety of academic subjects from leading academic publishers and university presses. Collection is primarily monographs but includes some reference titles.
Magazines/Journals @ Thigpen Library
AVMA Journals Online
Online access to American Journal of Veterinary Research and Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
The titles listed below are available in PRINT from Thigpen Library-Gallatin (2nd floor periodicals).
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The NAVTA Journal
Journal from the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) -
Dogster
Formerly known as "Dog Fancy" -
Catster
Formerly known as "Cat Fancy"
International Zoo Yearbook (Annual; 2018 to be delivered)
The titles listed immediately below are freely available on the web.
CSE (Scientific Style) Help
Ask a Librarian
Stop by the ASK desk at your campus library
Call 615-230-3400
Email librarian@volstate.edu for research assistance
Email circulation@volstate.edu with other library questions
Meet with us by requesting a Research Consultation Appointment