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We are located on the 3rd floor of the Medical Education Center.
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Contact Information
Richard D. Haines Medical Library
2401 S. 31st St, MS-AG-302
Temple, TX 76508
Phone: 254-724-2228
Fax: 254-724-4229
Email: MedicalLibrary@bswhealth.org
Your Librarians are always happy to answer questions and assist with research needs.
Let us do the research for you. Fill out the above form and we'll get you information (usually within 24 hours). Feedback is important, so let us know if we don't get what you're looking for.
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Brevity is your friend when doing a basic search. Databases are not like Google, in that you cannot put in a complete sentence for a search. You need to focus on using KEYWORDS.
Example Topic:
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings)
You can use Mesh on Demand find appropriate medical terminology. Click this link to access MeSH on Demand. MeSH on Demand identifies MeSH® terms in your submitted text (abstract or manuscript). MeSH on Demand also lists PubMed similar articles relevant to your submitted text.
Most library databases have search tools built in. Try some of these:
Look on the left and right of your search results, or for an "advanced search" page to find these tools - and more!
Evaluate any resource using the 5 Ws:
Narrow your results by adding "AND" between your keywords.
Narrow your results by adding "NOT" between your keywords.
This is an example of a search in PubMed.
Use "OR" to expand results.