Radiology

Radiology:  Key Library Sources


Online Catalog 

►Helps you locate books (circulating and reference), AV materials, and e-books owned by the library.
►Access via library’s web page from any PC connected to the internet.
►Helpful subject headings might include:  Radiology; Technology, Radiologic; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Radiologic Technologists; Radiography
►Always check the copyright date to see how current the information is.  Under the Library of Congress call number scheme used by the library, most radiology topics will be found in RC78.

Reference Books (atlases, dictionaries, directories, encyclopedias, gazetteers, handbooks, statistical compilations, and style guides):

►In Columbia, the reference collection is on the 1st floor of the library.  
►Most reference books related to radiology are in RC78.
►Gale Virtual Reference Library has some medical titles
 

Current Periodicals:

The library receives current issues of Radiologic Technology (RT) in paper:
►RT is displayed alphabetically in the periodicals reading area on the first floor of the Columbia library.  
►Older issues of RT are stored underneath the panel where the current issue is displayed or on shelves located to the right as you enter the area.  
► RT is full-text from 1996-2008 in the following databases:  Academic One File; Expanded Academic Index ASAP; General OneFile; General Reference Center Gold; Health & Wellness Resource Center; Health Reference Center -- Academic)
► RT is indexed from 1981-forward in the database CINAHL with Full Text

Online Journals:

Applied Radiology (AR): 
►AR is full-text on the publisher web site
►AR is full-text from 2004 forward in the following library databases:  Academic One File; CINAHL with Full Text; Expanded Academic Index ASAP; and Health Reference Center -- Academic)
► AR is indexed from 1981-forward in the database CINAHL with Full Text

 
Databases  (databases may include journal articles, newspapers, books, media, reference items, and more):

Suggested databases for Radiology:

A general database which covers many topics may also be a good choice.  These databases access many periodicals, about half of which are full-text.
General databases are:

Other possibilities:

For a complete list of databases:  Databases A-Z
Locate specific journals:  Journals by Title  

Please note: The articles in the research databases are not “internet” sources. Materials in article databases have been selected by reputable publishers and editors for their accuracy, authority, currency, and objectivity.

Electronic Books (ebooks):

Ebsco eBook Collection (formerly NetLibrary) 
StatRef Medical Reference Books


Accessing Electronic Resources from Off-Campus

The online catalog is available from any internet-connected PC. You do not need a login.

Accessing the article databases requires your Columbia State PVT (network) username and password. If your PVT account is not working, contact Information Technology in the library basement (931-540-2650), or go to the Information Technology webpage and see if you can reset it.

Contact the Library

Anne Scott  (Columbia, Lawrenceburg, Clifton); ascott12@columbiastate.edu; 931-540-2851
Kathy Breeden  (Columbia, Lewisburg); breeden@columbiastate.edu; 931-540-2555
Lyn Bayless  (Columbia, Franklin); bayless@columbiastate.edu; 931-540-2559

Stop by the Columbia State campus library closest to you and consult with the librarian or library assistant.
For additional information about hours and locations:  http://www.columbiastate.edu/library
Library general phone number:  931-540-2560
Library general email:  library@columbiastate.edu
 

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