OC Libraries

This guide provides links to the most useful databases and resources for researching topics in health sciences. Use the tabs above to navigate through the pages of this guide.

• Background Information - find background and keywords in an overview article 
• Books - find books in our catalog
• Articles - search databases to find articles
• Primary & Secondary - learn about different types of sources
• Evidence-Based Resources - learn about types of evidence
• PICO - learn to form well-built clinical questions
• Health Statistics/Population Health Resources
• APA- Guidance on citations
• Interlibrary Loan (ILL)- Request articles or books OC doesn't have.
• Class Guides for specific assignment support
• HEALWA- clinical and educational resources available to all licensed nurses in Washington State.