Databases
The University of Cambridge subscribes to many databases to support teaching, learning and research. Almost all of these can be accessed by your Raven credentials. The A-Z list of databases provides links to all the subscribed resources. Below are a list of the more important ones for veterinary.
| IMAIOS Online Anatomy | Anatomical and radiology atlas of veterinary anatomy |
For off-campus access, University members will be prompted for their Raven ID |
| PubMed | PubMed contains 16 million citations from MEDLINE and other life science journals for biomedical articles. Includes links to full text articles and related resources. |
PubMed is an open access resource and does not require a log in |
| Scopus | Scopus is a navigation tool covering the world's largest collection of abstracts, references and indexes of scientific, technical and medical (STM) literature. Seamless links to full-text articles and other library resources make Scopus quick, easy and comprehensive. |
For off-campus access, University members will be prompted for their Raven ID |
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Web of Science |
Web of Science is an online scientific citation indexing service that provides a comprehensive citation search. It gives access to multiple databases that reference cross-disciplinary research, which allows for in-depth exploration of specialised sub-fields within an academic or scientific discipline. |
For off-campus access, University members will be prompted for their Raven ID |
Ebooks
We provide many texts in electronic as well as paper form. As a result, we have a wide range of ebook packages for you to tap into. Most of these can be accessed through searching iDiscover.
We have access to the electronic BSAVA library.
| BSAVA manuals | The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) manuals are the practical answer for veterinary professionals. These user-friendly and highly illustrated books which cover the range of small animal veterinary topics, including medicine and surgery, diagnostics, exotic pets, veterinary nursing and practice management |
For off-campus access, University members will be prompted for their Raven ID |
Ejournals
Most recent research can be found online through the many journal titles that we subscribe to. Whether you're reading for a lecture, trying to work out a new method for a project, or putting together a literature review, many articles can be found through our databases (see above) or through using iDiscover to search for journal titles and articles.
If you find something that is not available to you, it may be that you need to request a copy of an article through our Request a Digital Copy service. Please see the librarian for further information.
Access full text anywhere - Lean Library is a browser extension that will automatically detect when you have access to something. This access might be provided through the University of Cambridge's subscriptions, or it might be an Open Access version. This will reduce the need for hours spent trying to log in to different websites or hitting paywalls and will give you quick access to what you need.
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LibGuides
Cambridge University Libraries have created a number of online library guides full of useful information and links to resources.
- Subject LibGuides include: Zoology ; Ecology ; Natural Sciences Tripos ; Biological Sciences at Cambridge
- Study Skills include: Research Skills ; Reference Management ; Copyright for Researchers ; Text & Data Mining ; Good Academic Practice and Avoiding Plagiarism
- Physical and Digitial Collections include: Theses & Dissertations ; Electronic Legal Deposit ; Requesting printed material from the Library Storage Facility
CamGuides
CamGuides is a set of resources for students beginning undergraduate, taught Master's degrees or PhD research at the University of Cambridge. There are three separate versions:
CamGuides is designed to help students prepare for their studies in Cambridge, regardless of their subject or college. It focuses on some of the academic and information practices and skills that students commonly engage in, or require, for their degrees.
