How to find information for clinical care and research
| Get articles, books and more |
Step 1: Connect to the UC San Diego network
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If you are ON campus: ► Connect to the UCSD-PROTECTED wireless network on your device or ► Log in to a UC San Diego campus computer |
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If you are OFF campus: ► Set up your UCSD VPN connection first Note: Only current UC San Diego faculty, staff, and students can use online library resources from off-campus. |
Step 2: Search for the publication
| Publication type | Search here: |
| Articles in the health sciences | PubMed @ UC San Diego — If you have a specific citation, use UC Library Search |
| Clinical decision support | UpToDate |
| Textbooks | AccessMedicine UC Library Search |
| Databases | A-Z databases |
| Journals | Journal Search |
| Books | UC Library Search |
Find additional information sources through the Online Clinical Library →
Step 3: Get the full-text publication
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► Click the If you don’t see this button, look for a 'PDF,' 'Full Text,' or 'Download' link. |
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► Did you encounter a request for payment or subscription? If you did, it means we do not have the item. Request an interlibrary loan, and we'll check external libraries to find a copy for you. |
When you can't connect
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► Check that your VPN is properly configured when you are off campus ► Contact the ITS Service Desk for VPN setup assistance ► Follow the step-by-step guide for resolving access problems ► Reach out for Library support through Ask Us |
