As librarians, we have a few recommendations to help you get settled in and make the best of your time at Rush University.
PubMed is the free public interface to the database MEDLINE, created by the National Library of Medicine (NLM). PubMed comprises more than 32 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links directly to full-text content. PubMed is widely used in research, don't wait until you have a research project to use PubMed. Explore PubMed and take advantage of the features you gain when you create an account. You can also book an appointment with a librarian to go over the best ways to use PubMed. To book an appointment, check out Librarian Assistance.
My NCBI is a free account that PubMed users can create to keep their research organized. Registering for an account through PubMed is easy and free. Once you have created an account, you are able to:
Here is where you can find step-by-step instructions on how to create your account: Create a PubMed Account. Also checkout out PubMed guide for more information on how to best use PubMed.
There are a few citation management tool in the market, such as RefWorks, Zotero, EndNote and Mendeley. The library provides and supports RefWorks for all Rush affiliates.
In RefWorks, users can:
Here is where you can find step-by-step instructions on how to get started with RefWorks: RefWorks Guide. You can also book an appointment with a librarian to go over setting it up. To book an appointment, check out Librarian Assistance.
LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that provides you with fast, one-click access to scholarly articles. When a scholarly publisher page loads, LibKey Nomad uses the DOI or PMID of the article, compares it to Rush's journal subscriptions. If the article is available, you can download the PDF or view the full-text online. LibKey Nomad is linked to the library's catalog and works across a variety of webpages like, PubMed, Covidence, and even some external pages like Wikipedia. Here is where you can find step-by-step instructions on how to get started: LibKey Nomad
Our staff have created and maintained over 70 guides. These guides provide documentation and instruction on tools and services provided by the library. The topics covered range from creating an effective search, help with scholarly publishing, and more subject specific. To view all the guides available, check out Rush Library Guides.
Whether it is to access our e-journals, request a physical book, or search on one of our databases, the library offers numerous tools and resources to help you succeed in your academic journey. The library also offers research support for coursework and individual projects for students. Not only does the library offer tools and resources to aid on your student journey, it also has staffed experts available to answer any question. You can also request an appointment to meet with one-on-one with a librarian to help you learn more about our services. To book an appointment check out Librarian Assistance.