LibGuides: Biology: Library Databases + Collections

General Biology Databases
Health Databases

Below are listed some of the library's journal databases that may be of use to you for biological research. Some databases may be more appropriate for your topic than others, so pay attention to the databases' descriptions and be sure to search in a variety of resources, both on this page and in the library's other collections.

ScienceDirect College Edition This link opens in a new window
Full-text journals from Elsevier. To focus on our subscribed journals , be sure to identify the type of resource wanted, eg. research or review article.
Web of Science This link opens in a new window
Web of Science is a comprehensive research platform. Journal articles, patents, websites, conference proceedings, Open Access material—all can be accessed through one interface, using a variety of powerful search and analysis tools. Web of Science Core Collection is a painstakingly selected, actively curated database of the journals that researchers themselves have judged to be the most important and useful in their fields
To access Web of Science from off-campus, you must first register (create an account) while on campus.
To do this, follow these steps:
1. Access Web of Science by going to the Augustana College library website. (For example, on the “Databases A-Z” page.)
2. Click Sign In along the top navigation.
3. Click Register to create a new account. (You will be asked to enter your email address to verify that you don’t already have an account.)
4. Fill in the User Registration page.
5. After the username and password you have entered is verified, it will become active.
Keeping your access active:
• In order to keep their access active, users are required to sign in to their account from an IP authenticated (on-campus) computer or device every six months to verify that they are an authorized user.
PubMed This link opens in a new window
PubMed comprises more than 29 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources in multiple disciplines.
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
A multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 6,300 full-text periodicals, including more than 5,700 peer-reviewed journals. In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts to publications including monographs, reports, conference proceedings, etc. The database features PDF content going back as far as 1887.
ScienceDirect Secrets Series This link opens in a new window
Collection of 32 scientific handbooks designed for health and veterinary students to use as study aids for exams and preparation for rotations. All topics approached as questions and answers are succinct. Limit your results of Source, Subscribed books. These 32 titles are also located in ALiCat.
OmniFile Full Text Select This link opens in a new window
Provides access to multi-discipline full-text articles.

NCBI - National Center for Biotechnology Information

Below are listed some of the library's journal databases that may be of use to you for biological research related to health and medicine. Some databases may be more appropriate for your topic than others, so pay attention to the databases' descriptions and be sure to search in a variety of resources, both on this page and in the library's other collections.

CINAHL with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Provides indexing coverage for thousands of journals from the fields of nursing and allied health plus full-text access to more than 770 journals.
ScienceDirect College Edition This link opens in a new window
Full-text journals from Elsevier. To focus on our subscribed journals , be sure to identify the type of resource wanted, eg. research or review article.
Web of Science This link opens in a new window
Web of Science is a comprehensive research platform. Journal articles, patents, websites, conference proceedings, Open Access material—all can be accessed through one interface, using a variety of powerful search and analysis tools. Web of Science Core Collection is a painstakingly selected, actively curated database of the journals that researchers themselves have judged to be the most important and useful in their fields
To access Web of Science from off-campus, you must first register (create an account) while on campus.
To do this, follow these steps:
1. Access Web of Science by going to the Augustana College library website. (For example, on the “Databases A-Z” page.)
2. Click Sign In along the top navigation.
3. Click Register to create a new account. (You will be asked to enter your email address to verify that you don’t already have an account.)
4. Fill in the User Registration page.
5. After the username and password you have entered is verified, it will become active.
Keeping your access active:
• In order to keep their access active, users are required to sign in to their account from an IP authenticated (on-campus) computer or device every six months to verify that they are an authorized user.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition This link opens in a new window
Offers full-text access to over 550 journals focusing on medical disciplines and information regarding prescription drugs, herbal remedies, and nutritional supplements.
PubMed This link opens in a new window
PubMed comprises more than 29 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
Health Source: Consumer Edition This link opens in a new window
Covers information on many health topics including medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition, childcare, sports medicine and general health.
ScienceDirect Secrets Series This link opens in a new window
Collection of 32 scientific handbooks designed for health and veterinary students to use as study aids for exams and preparation for rotations. All topics approached as questions and answers are succinct. Limit your results of Source, Subscribed books. These 32 titles are also located in ALiCat.
Consumer Health Complete This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. Designed to support the information needs of patients, and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics.
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
A multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 6,300 full-text periodicals, including more than 5,700 peer-reviewed journals. In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts to publications including monographs, reports, conference proceedings, etc. The database features PDF content going back as far as 1887.