Objective: Despite perceived ubiquitous access to information via Google and other popular search engines, access to trustworthy and/or peer-reviewed scholarly/scientific literature remains problematic. And with multiple systems for accessing information, knowing where to begin can be a difficult and overwhelming task; particularly if one is not an expert or familiar with a specific area of study. Thus, the objective of this workshop and guide is to introduce you to resources available in Randall Library and on the Web that will assist you in developing your assignments for this class.

Using the library, databases, or other sources to find information can be complex and frustrating. If you need help at any time, please feel free to contact me and I will be happy to help you.

Peter Fritzler
Randall Library, #2074
(2nd floor, NE corner of building)
Phone: 910–962–7807
Email: fritzlerp@uncw.edu
Instant Messager (AIM): peterfritzler1

Contents of this Guide
Encyclopedias and Overview Literature Reviews and Important Journals	Find Articles Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad)

I. Encyclopedias and Overview Literature
The following sources will provide very useful introductions, overviews, and syntheses of human diseases. They will also provide valuable references to journal literature on topics in epidemiology and offer helpful information in diagnosis and identifying symptoms of human disease. The Reference Collection is located on the first floor of the library to the right of the library's entrance.

Books (Available in Library's Reference Collection)

1. Anderson, Douglas M., et al. Mosby's Medical, Nursing, & Allied Health Dictionary.
   Call Number: R121 .M89 2002

2. Dambro, Mark R., and Jo A. Griffith. Griffith's 5 Minute Clinical Consult.
   Call Number: RC71.A2 G74 1999

3. Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary.
   Call Number: R121 .D73 2003

4. Izenberg, Neil, ed. Human Diseases and Conditions.
   Call Number: RC81.A2 H75 (3 volumes & 2 supplements)

5. Knipe, David M., et al. Fields' Virology.
   Call Number: QR360 .V5125 2001 (2 volumes)

6. Langford, Rae W., and June D. Thompson. Mosby's Handbook of Diseases.
   Call Number: RT65 .L36 2000 

7. Mandall, G.E. Essential Atlas of Infectious Diseases.
   Call Number: RC113.2 .E84 2001 

8. Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy. 
   Call Number: RC55.M4

9. Potparic, O. A Dictionary of Infections and Infectious Diseases.
   Call Number: RC112.P78 1995

10. Tan, James S. Expert Guide to Infectious Diseases.
    Call Number: RC112.E97 2002

11. Webster, Robert G., and Allan Granoff. Encyclopedia of Virology.
    Call Number: QR358 .E52 1994 (3 volumes)

Books (Available in Library's General Collection)

1. Brogden, Kim A., and Janet M. Guthmiller, eds. Polymicrobial Diseases.
   Call Number: RC112 .P774 2002 

2. Bryan, Charles S. Infectious Diseases in Primary Care.
   Call Number: RC111 .B745 2002

3. Handbook of Signs and Symptoms.
   Call Number: RC69 .H246 1998 

4. Lashley, Felissa R., and Jerry D. Durham, eds. Emerging Infectious Diseases: Trends and Issues.
   Call Number: RA643 .E465 2002

5. Nelson, Kenrad E, et al. Infectious Disease Epidemiology: Theory and Practice.
   Call Number: RA643 .I644 2001

6. Phillips, Jonathan, Paul Murray, and Paul Kirk. The Biology of Disease.
   Call Number: RB111 .B48 2001

7. Professional Guide to Signs and Symptoms.
   Call Number: RC69 .P77 2004 

8. Richman, Douglas D., et al. Clinical Virology.
   Call Number: RC114.5 .C56 2002

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Selected Websites

1. ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - available from the National Library of Medicine's MEDLINE service, the Encyclopedia includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations. HINT: use the search box at the top left corner to find information on your disease.
   Access: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encyclopedia.html
   
   
2. Global Atlas of Infectious Diseases - available from the World Health Organization (WHO), the database includes three sections: 1) Data Query – that allows users to browse, view, query, search the contents of the WHO's Communicable Disease global database and output data in reports, charts and maps; 2) Interactive Mapping – that provides a user-friendly mapping interface that allows users to select geographic areas of interest (global, national, district and community level) and create maps of diseases, the location of health facilities, schools, roads, geographic features; and 3) Maps and Resources – that provides access to static maps and related documents, publications and statistics on infectious diseases. Currently the atlas contains over 300 indicators on over 20 infectious diseases such as AIDS and malaria. Access: http://globalatlas.who.int/
   
   
3. Medical Images Guide - an extensive list of websites providing medical images of infectious diseases and other topics. Compiled and maintained by the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. Access: http://www.sph.emory.edu/PHIL/PHILimage.php
   
   
4. Medical Images on the Web – an extensive listing of websites compiled and maintained by the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The site is organized by subject and includes: dermatology; endoscopy; pediatrics; anatomy; histology; embryology; neurology; cardiology; ear, nose, and throat; and pathology. Access: http://www.unmc.edu/library/reference/medimage.html
   
   
5. National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID) - available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people in the United States. The NCID provides a browsable infectious disease index that includes general and technical information, including fact sheets and precaution/risk information on traveling. Access: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/
   
   
6. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) - affiliated with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), NIAID conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.
   Access: http://www.niaid.nih.gov/default.htm
   
   
7. Public Health Image Library - created by a Working Group at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PHIL(TM) offers an organized, universal, electronic gateway to the CDC's pictures. PHIL welcomes use of this material for reference, teaching, presentation, and public health messages. The content is organized into hierarchical categories by people, place, and science, and is presented as single images, image sets, and multimedia files.
   Access: http://phil.cdc.gov/phil/default.asp
   
   
8. World Health Organization: Infectious Diseases - provided by the World Health Organization (WHO), the site provides links to descriptions of activities, reports, news and events, as well as contacts and cooperating partners in the various WHO programmes and offices working on this topic. Also included is the Weekly Epidemiological Record and links to related web sites and topics. Access: http://www.who.int/topics/infectious_diseases/en/

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II. Reviews and Important Journals in Infectious Diseases

American Journal of Epidemiology American Journal of Public Health Annual Review of Microbiology Bacteriological Reviews BMC Infectious Diseases Clinical Infectious Diseases Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases Emerging Infections Emerging Infectious Diseases Epidemiology and Infections FEMS Immunology & Medical Microbiology Infection and Immunity

Journal of the American Medical Association Journal of Infections Journal of Infectious Diseases Journal of Medical Microbiology Lancet Journal of Infectious Diseases Microbes and Infection Microbial Pathogenesis Microbiological Reviews Microbiology Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Research in Microbiology ScienceTrends in Microbiology

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III. Finding Articles
The following databases (i.e. indexes) will be helpful for finding scientific articles relating to human diseases. A particularly useful database to begin with is PubMed. PubMed is produced by the National Library of Medicine and is considered the most comprehensive index to biomedical literature.

1. Biological Abstracts - both the electronic (1969-present) and print editions (1926-1996) are available through Randall Library. Biological Abstracts (BA) is the most comprehensive index for worldwide journal literature in the life sciences and is one of the most important index to biologists. Please see the Biological Abstracts Fact Sheet for more information on using this database.
   
   Please Note : If accessing this database from off-campus, you will need to login in with your library username and PIN.
   
2. PubMed - A free resource (1950s-present) developed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), PubMed is the most comprehensive biomedical research database, and a key resource used by scientists. Please see the PubMed tutorial or PubMed Help Sheet for additional information on using this database.

The PubMed and Biological Abstracts databases are both stand alone resources. This means that if you enter a search, they will only tell you what has been published on the term(s) that you entered. You will then need to search the library's catalog to see if the library subscribes to the journal referencing your article. By searching the library's catalog, you will be able to determine if the library has print and/or electronic access to the journal referencing your article.

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IV. Interlibary Loan (ILLiad)
What if the Library doesn't own the journal in which your article was published? Use Randall Library's Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery service, and the library will order articles you need from another library. This is a FREE service for students, faculty, and staff at UNCW. You do not need to know which library owns the journal that you need. Simply login into your ILLiad account and provide us with the citation, and we'll obtain the article for you. It generally takes 3-4 days for the library to process your request and obtain the article, so don't wait until the last minute for materials that you need!

To access this service, please see Randall Library's homepage ( http://library.uncw.edu ) and under the Library Services section click on the following: Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery

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Last Update: 3 May, 2006 18:24