Research Help
Need help with a literature review?
Your subject librarian can meet with you online to help refine your search terms, advise on appropriate databases, discuss how to manage your search results, and consult on systematic or scoping review methodology.
Book an online appointment by contacting Ursula at ursula.ellis@ubc.ca.
If you're working on a systematic or scoping review, please complete this form:
New and Trial Resources
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CovidenceCovidence helps with the screening and data extraction stages of systematic and scoping reviews.
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Library Access browser extensionThis extension automatically detects when users are on a website that contains content the library subscribes to and allows access without having to visit the library website first.
Key Resources
If you have a specific article you're searching for, or are looking for books, Summon is a good place to start. Summon lets you simultaneously search the Library's book collection and many full text journal articles.
If you're searching for articles on a topic, you'll probably want to search a database which is more focused on health sciences than Summon. Look for the UBC eLink icons to check for full text articles.
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MEDLINE (Ovid)The main medical database. Same content as PubMed, but with advanced search features.
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Web of Science Core CollectionMultidisciplinary database of journal articles and conference proceedings, used for citation analysis of research. Includes access to EndNote Basic, a web-based version of EndNote.
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CCOHS Web Information ServiceA number of information resources, including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTEC), Canadian occupational-related fatality reports, literature, and legislation.
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SafetyLitInjury prevention literature database sponsored by the WHO and San Diego State University. Offers a weekly email update of new literature in the field.
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des LibrisSearchable access to current public documents issued by Canadian public policy and health research agencies and think tanks, as well as books from over 70 Canadian publishers.
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TechstreetOnline access to selected CSA, ISO Standards and a selection of other standards from AASHTO, IEC, ASME, and BSI.