Online Resources

Academic Research Databases:

• Gale Directory LibraryMEL Database

  Provides access to a number of very useful directories including Ward's Business Directory of Private and Public Companies in Canada and Mexico; Scholarships, Fellowships & Loans, Organizations; Encyclopedia of Associations: International Organizations, National Organizations of the U.S. Regional, State and Local Organizations; Brands and Their Companies; and Statistics & Rankings Business Rankings Annual.

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  Directories, Academic Research, Business, Investment, and Finance, Electronic Reference Titles, General Resources, Tests, Training, and School Applications

  Availability:

  Anywhere with a library card

• Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative MedicinePDL Databse

  Covers all aspects of the subject including therapies, conditions/diseases, herbs/plants, and people. Identifies numerous types of alternative medicine being practiced today, including reflexology, acupressure, acupuncture, chelation therapy, kinesiology, yoga, chiropractic, Feldenkrais, polarity therapy, detoxification, naturopathy, Chinese medicine, biofeedback, Ayurveda and osteopathy.

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  Encyclopedias, Academic Research, Health, Nursing, and Medicine

  Availability:

  Anywhere with a library card

• Gale Encyclopedia of CancerPDL Databse

  This source is a comprehensive survey of 120 cancers, cancer drugs, traditional and alternative treatments, side effects and diagnostic procedures.

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  Encyclopedias, Academic Research, Health, Nursing, and Medicine

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  Anywhere with a library card

• Gale Encyclopedia of DietsPDL Databse

  This encyclopedia covers topics such as dieting and popular diets, dietary concerns, nutritional basics, and the effects of a person's dietary choices on one's health. Topics are organized around the development and history of a diet, its basic principles, any key figures that influence the trend, and any public or regulatory concerns associated with the practice. Provides information across all age groups from infants to the elderly.

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  Encyclopedias, Academic Research, Health, Nursing, and Medicine

  Availability:

  Anywhere with a library card

• Gale Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol, and Addictive BehaviorPDL Databse

  This encyclopedia explores the social, medical, legal and political issues related to drugs and alcohol and associated behaviors. Includes emerging topics and developments in the many fields of addiction studies.

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  Encyclopedias, Academic Research, Health, Nursing, and Medicine

  Availability:

  Anywhere with a library card

• Gale Encyclopedia of MedicinePDL Databse

  This source includes information on more than 1,700 medical disorders and concepts. Each article includes in-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures, and other related topics. Written for a general audience with an authoritative tone.

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  Academic Research, Health, Nursing, and Medicine

  Availability:

  Anywhere with a library card

• Health Reference Center AcademicMEL Database

  A resource of health and nutrition periodicals and publications especially suited for professionals in health, nursing, and medical fields.

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  Newspapers and Journals, Academic Research, Health, Nursing, and Medicine

  Availability:

  Anywhere with a library card