LCC instructors place course textbooks, journal articles and multimedia in the Library for students use. Most course reserve material can be checked out for 2 hours for use in the library.  Go to the library Checkout desk to get these materials.

Search the course reserves.

Use these links for assigned readings from

Crossing the quality chasm: A new health system for the 21st century

Patient safety: Achieving a new standard for care

Preventing medication errors

Books & Research Databases

Information about research databases, the library catalog and ebooks.

Evidence Based Practice and Clinical Guidelines

Information about evidence based practice and sources of clinical practice guidelines.

PICOT

PICOT resources including definition, examples and types of questions.  Includes a link to the levels of evidence handout.

Evaluating Sources

Provides information about how to evaluate your research. Includes a flow chart for helping determine the level of evidence.

Search Strategies

Provides tools and strategies for making your search more successful.

Citing Sources

Includes citation help and information about plagiarism.

Help

Help resources for research, CINAHL and evidence-based practice.

The Catalog and Library Research Databases can be searched both on and off-campus. You will be prompted for your TUID and password to access databases from off-campus. Ask a Librarian if you need help.

Located on the 2nd floor of the library, the multimedia rooms offer some unique software and equipment.