Library Services: Health Technology: Search Databases

Article Databases

Start with one or more of these article databases. Each database contains a variety of resources, including academic journals, professional/trade magazines, news articles, videos, and more.

Health Source – Nursing/Academic Edition This link opens in a new window
Academic journals related to healthcare. Learn to Use Health Source - Academic Edition
MEDLINE (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new window
Includes academic journals in the field of medicine and medical science. Learn to Use MEDLINE
PubMed This link opens in a new window
Academic journals related to medicine. Note: Use the "Full-Text" rather than the "Free Full Text" search results filter to access articles through Conestoga databases, where available.
Science Direct This link opens in a new window
Academic journals on topics in health and social sciences.

Also try the following databases:

ABI Inform Trade and Industry This link opens in a new window
Contains industry reports and magazines. Canadian content.
Learn to use ABI Inform / Terms of Use (ABI Inform)

An Example of How to Reference a Trade Journal or Magazine Article in APA @ Conestoga Format

Crane, R. (2016, June 27). Why the Execution of an Idea is More Important than the Idea Itself. Advertising Age. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from ABI/Inform Trade & Industry database.

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An Example of How to Reference a Report in APA @ Conestoga Format

First Research. (2016). Beer, Wine & Distilled Spirits Wholesalers - Quarterly Update 2/15/2016. [Industry Report]. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from ABI/Inform Trade & Industry database.

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CINAHL Complete This link opens in a new window
Contains academic journals for nursing and allied health.

Learn to search CINAHL using a concept-by-concept approach. (PDF)
Science (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
A collection of academic journals and magazines covering topics in science. Learn to use General Science Collection

An Example of How to Reference an Academic Journal Article (without a DOI number) in APA @ Conestoga Format

Baig, M.D. et al. (2016). Implementation of Atmospheric Water Generation by Dehumidification Process. Science International, 28(6), 5105. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from General Science Collection database.

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An Example of How to Reference a Magazine or News Article in APA @ Conestoga Format

Maldarelli, C. (2016, November-December). Our Bodies Can Kill Cancer. Popular Mechanics. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from General Reference Center Gold database.

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Gale Health and Wellness This link opens in a new window
Provides access to trusted medical reference materials. Learn to use Gale Health and Wellness
MEDLINE (Ovid) This link opens in a new window
Includes academic journals in the field of medicine and medical science.
Nursing and Allied Health Premium This link opens in a new window
Nursing and allied health academic journals and magazines. Learn to use Nursing and Allied Health
Gale in Context: Science This link opens in a new window
Magazines and academic journals discussing science topics. Learn to use Gale in Context: Science
Wiley Online Library This link opens in a new window
Wiley's entire collection of currently published academic journals. Includes access from 1997 to current date.

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Online Reference Databases

Use these online encyclopedias to find articles that will provide an introduction to a variety of science and life science topics.

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How to Reference Encyclopedia Articles

Image Collections

Use images from Britannica ImageQuest or SMART Image Base in your PowerPoint presentations for class or post them on eConestoga. Explore an interactive 3D model of the human body with Visible Body, or discover the interactive anatomy pictures with descriptions provided by InnerBody.

Britannica ImageQuest This link opens in a new window
Contains millions of rights-cleared photos, graphics and images for educational use.
SMART Image Base - Scientific and Medical Art This link opens in a new window
Thousands of medical images, illustrations and animations.

Video Collections

The Library provides a wide array of streaming videos that can be embedded into PowerPoint presentations or eConestoga.

Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Contains educational streamed videos on a variety of academic, professional and technical topics.
Learn to use Films on Demand

An Example of How to Reference a Streaming Video from a Database in APA @ Conestoga Format

Caulfield, N. (Producer), & Wisniewski, L. (Producer & Director). (2003). Ethnic Fragmentation in Canada—The Power of Place: Geography for the 21st Century [Video file]. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from Films on Demand database.

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Kanopy This link opens in a new window
Includes films and documentaries from Criterion, California Newsreel, HBO, Psychotherapy.net, Learning Seed, Symptom Media and much more.
Learn to use Kanopy / Terms of Use (Kanopy)

An Example of How to Reference a Streaming Video from a Database in APA @ Conestoga Format

Matulich, J. (Producer), & St. John, T. (Director). (2004). The Stanford Video Guide to Negotiating [Video file]. Retrieved January 1, 2017, from Kanopy Streaming Service database.

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Medcom Video Training Programs Collection
Contains valuable skill-training videos, covering important topics such as health care safety, emergency planning, checking vital signs and many more.

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How to Reference Streaming Videos from Subscription Databases (e.g. Films on Demand)