Connecting to library resources from home
To access the library's rich collection of online resources including databases, journal articles and books, use your MS Office 365 account (e.g., Yourmacid@mcmaster.ca).
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Use your MacID to access wireless Internet networks at other institutions with Eduroam. What is Eduroam?
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Most of the required readings will be included in the courseware or core textbooks.
What to do when McMaster does not have electronic access to a journal article
- Search Library Catalogue.
- Use Interlibrary Loan service - to request items not held in the McMaster Libraries (for more information click here)
- Search other Library Catalogues
Health Databases
- Ovid Databases This link opens in a new windowe.g. MEDLINE, EMBASE, HealthSTAR, Global Health, EMCARE
- SPORTDiscus This link opens in a new window Comprehensive, bibliographic coverage of sport, fitness and related disciplines. This database contains journal and monograph coverage going back to 1800; over 22,000 dissertations and theses and reference to articles in 60 different languages. Maximum concurrent users: 8
- REHABDATA This link opens in a new window produced by the National Rehabilitation Information Center
Business/Social Sciences Databases
- Conference Board of Canada e-LibraryReports - Search or Browse by Topic (e.g. "Health & Health Care" under the "Public Policy" category)
- FactivaNews articles - Search for keywords and/or click on the "News Pages" tab and select "Health Care" from the drop-down menu to view the latest headlines
General Databases
- Canadian Public Documents Collection This link opens in a new window Collection of monograph publications from Canadian public policy institutes, government agencies, advocacy groups, university research centres.
Additional Resources
- MBA Research GuideThis research guide will help navigate the rich array of business resources available at McMaster University.
- Searching the Literature: The BasicsLearn how to effectively search the literature with tips on asking questions, selecting resources, and developing search terms.
- How to Search the Literature (Advanced)This guide provides a framework for searching the research literature. Keep in mind that searching is an iterative process, as such you may need to review and revise steps at any point.
- Researcher's Tookit: The Research CycleFind information resources and services to help work through the stages of a research project from creation to closure.
- Graduate Guide to ResearchMcMaster University
Evidence-Based Practice - an overview
- Evidence-based resourcesArranged according to the 6S hierarchy
- Accessing preappraised evidence: fine-tuning the 5S model into a 6S model.DiCenso, Alba, LizBayley, and R B BHaynes. "ACP Journal Club. Editorial" Annals of Internal Medicine 151.6 (2009):JC3-2, JC3.
Learner's guide to "evidence-based" - a brief introduction to the evidence based resources and guides available through the Health Sciences Library - video
Need Assistance?
There are a number of good online tutorials available for searching Ovid, CINAHL, PubMed, etc. and for the Library Catalogue.
Also, check out the How Library Stuff Works - video tutorials
Contact the Health Sciences Library Information Desk Monday - Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00pm at 905-525-9140 ext. 22327 or by email (hslib@mcmaster.ca).
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RJC Research Services by email (rjclib@mcmaster.ca) – MBA Research Guide
Contact Us
Health Sciences Library,
McMaster University
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Hamilton, ON
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Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 22327
Email: hslib@mcmaster.ca
