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In general, the encyclopedias available through the library are more reliable than Wikipedia or other web sites, as they have undergone an editorial review process.
Provides access to a collection of aggregated and integrated reference books from high-quality publishers.
Oxford Reference Online is a digital reference shelf of topical encyclopedias, handbooks, thesauruses and dictionaries with emphasis on Literature and Western Civilization . Limited to 5 simultaneous users.
Ulrichweb provides comprehensive information on serials published throughout the world.
DynaMed is an evidence-based information resource used by physicians around the world to answer clinical questions quickly and easily. DynaMed includes thousands of topics covering emergency medicine, cardiology, oncology, infectious diseases, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology and much more.
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As of June 30, 2024, UIC will no longer have an institutional subscription to DynaMed. More info.
Consumers' health information produced by the National Library of Medicine that is authoritative and up to date.