FAQ: Where can I access, and how do I use, MEDLINE - EBSCO?

Accessing MEDLINE- EBSCO

You can access MEDLINE - EBSCO This link opens in a new window by following these steps:

1. Select A-Z Database List on the library homepage under "Quick Links"
2. Choose "M" from the alphabet
3. Find "MEDLINE - EBSCO" on the list of databases available there and click on the link. 

Using MEDLINE - EBSCO Database

1. Type your keywords into the EBSCOhost search box.
2. Click on the title of an item to open the article's detailed records page including the abstract or summary of the article. 
3. Full text is usually linked on the top of the page underneath the title.
4. To grab the article's citation, look for the quotation mark icon on the top right of the page. A citation generator tool will appear. Select the style you need from the list. 

More Help with MEDLINE - EBSCO

Search Tips

To help make your search keywords provide more relevant results, try using quotation marks around any important phrases or specific terms. Also, consider using  Boolean searching, which connects the keywords using AND or OR.

For example, if you are researching Mental Health Stigma, you could try searches like these:

• "Mental Health Stigma"
• "Mental Health Stigma" AND Stereotyp*
• "Mental Health Stigma" AND Stereotyp* AND (Education OR Campaigns OR Interventions)

To further limit your results, use the filters under the search box. There are options to narrow results to  full text, peer-reviewed, select a specific date range, source type, and more by clicking on the All Filters option.