Use the sources listed here to get started on research in Biology. When you need more help, ask for a reference librarian at the front desk in the library or contact the subject specialist, Allison Fox.
The first box, "All Items by Source", lists electronic resources specifically for Biology.
The first box, "All Items by Source", lists electronic resources specifically for Biology.
Annual Review of Biochemistry 
- Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies; includes biomedical science, social sciences.
- 1997-present: full text, 1932-1996: indexed.
BioOne Complete 
- Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies.
- 200 journals.
- 1998-present.
- Emphasis is on the biological, ecological, and environmental sciences.
GreenFILE (EBSCO)
- Biology, Environmental Studies, Chemistry.
- 600,000 records are provided, 6000 full-text.
- Resources cover the relationship between human beings and the environment in fields including the sciences, agriculture, education, law, health, and technology.
Human Anatomy Interactive (Gale) 
- Biology, Nursing, Exercise Science.
- An innovative learning aid that allows students to examine virtual 3D dissections and immerse themselves in interactive research.
- Delve deep into concepts with tools to zoom, rotate, and explore models.
- Experience guided interactive lessons aligned with course curriculum.
- View relevant reference content from Gale for further study and research.
- Use self-assessments to ensure concept comprehension.
- Access resources on their computer at any time through multiple web browsers.
Medline with Full Text (EBSCO)
- Nursing, Biology, Emergency Services, Exercise Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Work.
- 1,500 journals full text, 5,000 journals indexed.
- 1965-present: full text, 1949-present: indexed.
- Topics include medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, and allied health professions.
ProQuest Biology Journals
- Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies.
- 300 full-text journals, indexing to an additional 100.
- 1998-present.
ProQuest Science
- Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Physics, Aviation.
- 1,000 journals.
- 1986-present.
- Covers applied and general sciences.
PubMed (U.S. National Library of Medicine)
- Biology, Nursing, Exercise Science, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Nutrition, Psychology, Social Work.
- 27 million citations.
- Full text of these articles can be found in other library databases or through interlibrary loan.
ScienceDirect
- Physical sciences, life sciences, health sciences, social sciences.
- Full-text scientific database with millions of documents.
- Journal articles from nearly 4000 open access journals.
- Book chapters from more than 35,000 books.
AccessScience (McGraw Hill)
- Aviation, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Nursing, Physics.
- Online version of McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology and the McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science and Technology included in results.
- Images, videos, biographies, current research, articles.
Academic Search Premier (EBSCO)
Multi-subject. 4,600 journals full text. Indexing for articles in 8,500 additional journals.
JSTOR
Multi-subject, Business, English & Literature, History, World Languages & Cultures. Full-text scholarly journals, books, and documents.
LexisNexis Academic [now Nexis Uni]
Multi-subject, History, Business, Political Science, Journalism, Social Work. 15,000 business, legal, and news sources. Includes The New York Times, The Washington Post. Information for over 80 million companies.
ProQuest Complete
Multi-subject. Select individual databases for merged search results: 40 databases (mostly full-text), Academic Video Online, and Ebook Central.
Multi-subject. 4,600 journals full text. Indexing for articles in 8,500 additional journals.
JSTOR
Multi-subject, Business, English & Literature, History, World Languages & Cultures. Full-text scholarly journals, books, and documents.
LexisNexis Academic [now Nexis Uni]
Multi-subject, History, Business, Political Science, Journalism, Social Work. 15,000 business, legal, and news sources. Includes The New York Times, The Washington Post. Information for over 80 million companies.
ProQuest Complete
Multi-subject. Select individual databases for merged search results: 40 databases (mostly full-text), Academic Video Online, and Ebook Central.
Allison Fox
Access Services Librarian
Tel: 965-6632
= Restricted resource
= Some full text
= OpenURL enabled
= Images
= Video files
= Audio files
Do a combined search of all the library databases and the library catalog.
Books, media, and articles not available at the PUC Library may be borrowed from other libraries at no charge. You will be notified when the items arrive.
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LINK+
For the fastest service, check the LINK+ catalog first. This service provides quick access to California libraries that share a combined collection of about four million unique titles (books and media). Items will arrive in 3-4 days.
- INTERLIBRARY LOAN
Items not available through LINK+ can still be requested from another library. Non-LINK+ requests take about 7-10 days to arrive. Articles usually arrive in 1-2 days.
If you are using and find an item you want to borrow, select the "Borrow from another library" option and complete the form.
If you are using Discovery Search (EBSCO) and find an article not available online, select the “Request” option and complete the form.
If you're not sure where to start, visit the Interlibrary Loan page for more information.