During this module, you will learn how to search for e-books in AccessMedicine and ClinicalKey. You will also learn how to access print and electronic books using the Library Catalog, Find It @ USC Libraries.
Now read the content and watch the videos in the boxes below.
The Library provides access to over 1,300 e-books.
Two advantages to e-books over print books are:
AccessMedicine and ClinicalKey are the Library’s best e-book resources because they allow you to search a number of textbooks simultaneously.
AccessMedicine provides access to full text medical textbooks, drug information, and multimedia content. After creating a free My AccessMedicine account, you can create custom tests and use interactive flashcards.
View the AccessMedicine Tutorial. (4 min.) (Transcript-MS Word)
ClinicalKey provides access to over 1,000 medical textbooks, millions of images, over 13,000 medical and surgical videos, over 500 journals, drug information, clinical overviews (point of care summaries), and more.
Watch the video below for an overview of the ClinicalKey interface. (4 min.)
You can search Find It @ USC Libraries to find print and e-books, print and e-journals, as well as journal articles. The Reserve collection is located on the first floor on the wall opposite of the elevator.
Watch the video below to learn how to use the Library Catalog search feature of Find It @ USC Libraries. (1 min.)
After you find the materials you would like to check out, take them to the circulation desk. Tell them your name or show them your ID card.
You can also use the Self-Checkout form on our web site to check out materials after hours.
There are four ways to renew materials.