The HSHSL extends a hearty congratulations to the graduating class of 2023! Before you go forth and conquer, we want to remind you of the resources available to you after graduation.
- Journals and Databases: Alumni can access HS/HSL’s electronic resources off campus for 2 months after graduation.
- Free Databases: Once your electronic access expires, you will still have access to public databases for literature, drug information, and more. Some examples are highlighted below. Additionally, be sure to investigate what resources you have through your new workplace and any professional organizations of which you are a member.
| Freely Available Databases | Type of Information | Can Be Used in Place of |
| PubMed | Literature | Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycInfo, etc. |
| Google Scholar | Literature | Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycInfo, etc. |
| NLM Drug Information Portal | Drug Information | Micromedex, Lexicomp, Natural Medicines |
| MedlinePlus | Patient-Friendly Health Information | Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate, Natural Medicines |
| ECRI Guidelines Trust | Clinical Practice Guidelines | UpToDate |
| TRIP Database | Literature | Embase, CINAHL, Ovid MEDLINE |
| NCBI Databases | Various – literature, chemical information, genetic/genomic information, etc. | SciFinder, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycInfo, etc. |
| Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) | Literature | Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycInfo, etc. |
The HSHSL wishes you all the best in your future endeavors! Please contact the Information Services Desk if you have any questions.