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Biomedical and Life Sciences: Getting Started

A guide to Library resources for biomedical and life scientists

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For general help using the Library

At the Information Point in the Library

Tel. 01524 592516

Email: library@lancaster.ac.uk

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Practical and evidence based, British National Formulary (BNF) is the only drug formulary in the world that is both independent, and has rigorous, accredited content creation processes. The BNF is organised for quick reference and provides information for healthcare professionals on safe and effective use of medicines, and the management of common conditions.  Click the image to access the database...

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Do you Use Paper Panda, Unpaywall, Sci-Hub or Z-Library?

 

Lean Library is a browser extension that connects you with Lancaster University Library resources both on and off campus.

Enhance Google Scholar, Amazon and the Internet with full-text and open access links

Pop Up Library Guidance

Seamless automatic login to Library subscriptions

Chat to the Library Team in your Browser

 

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How do I find resources for my course?

You will usually find that your lecturer provides a resource list (or reading list) on the module's Moodle site. Look out for a link to a Resource list, or specific readings.

Start your search: OneSearch

Use OneSearch to search for books, journals, articles, DVDs etc.

Basic Search | Advanced Search 

The default search in OneSearch is Everything. You can change this to Books and more, Articles and more or Full text online once you have run your search.

OneSearch tutorial

onesearch tutorialThis interactive online tutorial: Getting started with OneSearch will help you get started using the Library's discovery tool.

At the end of this course, you will:

  • Know what OneSearch is and why you should use it
  • Be able to sign in and use OneSearch when off-campus
  • Be able to use OneSearch to find and read an ebook
  • Be able to use OneSearch to find and read an academic journal article

Cite Them Right

cite them right logo open book At Lancaster you have access to Cite Them Right : the essential guide to referencing and plagiarism.

Cite Them Right covers the range of referencing styles which can be used including

Chicago, Harvard, OSCOLA, APA, IEEE, MLA, Vancouver and MHRA.

APPs for doctors, patients and anatomy students

NHS Choices - Health apps for patients

Meharry Medical College in the USA  provides up-to-date information on paid-for and free apps for medical students, doctors and patients.

 

We asked 104 first year Lancaster med students which apps, websites and podcasts they use?  Here are their responses!