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Trial Databases

Trial databases are made available to us for a limited time, courtesy of the database provider. Library support for these resources may be limited, since they are new to our staff. However, we would like to hear from you. Send your comments about these databases using our quick and easy form.
AccessMedicine (expires October 22, 2008)
An innovative online service that provides complete, authoritative, internationally recognized references works such as Harrison's Online, Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, and the Lange Educational Library. Features daily updates, peer-reviewed content, and thousands of illustrations.
 
CQ Global Researcher Plus Archive (expires October 15, 2008)
Offers researchers access to an expanded database of reports covering vital world issues as far back as 1923. The database provides users with original, objective, single-topic reports on a wide range of international topics, along with tools that illustrate how these topics have changed over time.
 
The Economist Historical Archive, 1843-2003 (expires October 31, 2008)
A fully searchable complete facsimile edition of The Economist, the weekly paper which is essential reading for anyone engaged in politics, current affairs, and all aspects of business and trade worldwide. EHA offers full-color images, multiple search indexes, topic and area supplements and surveys, together with a gallery of front covers and a selection of exportable financial tables.
 
Eighteenth Century Collections Online (expires October 31, 2008)
An online archive of significant English-language and foreign-language titles printed in Great Britain during the 18th century, along with thousands of important works from the Americas.
 
19th Century U.S. Newspapers (expires October 31, 2008)
Provides access to approximately 1.7 million pages of primary source newspaper content from the 19th century, featuring full-text content and images from numerous newspapers from a range of urban and rural regions throughout the U.S.
 
The Times Digital Archive, 1785-1985 (expires October 31, 2008)
Search through the complete digital edition of The Times (London) to retrieve full facsimile images of either a specific article or a complete page. The entire newspaper is captured, with all articles, advertisements and illustrations/photos divided into categories to facilitate searching.
 
UpToDate
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UpToDate is an online clinical community that synthesizes medical knowledge for clinicians and patients. This community includes more than 3,800 expert clinicians who function as authors, editors and peer reviewers. UpToDate covers more than 7,400 topics in 13 medical specialties. Its evidence-based treatment recommendations are kept current as new studies are released and practices change. The topic reviews in UpToDate cover all the major aspects of a particular condition, including symptoms, tests and diagnosis, and treatment options.