WELCOME NEW STUDENTS!

We're here to support your studies during the next four years. Check our Ask-A-Librarian help page for various ways to get in touch with us.

The Basics

• Library Cards: Fill out a brief form at the loan desk to register your USCard with the library.
• Computer Accounts: Your USC computer account, which provides you with USC email, should already be established. Go to the activation page to activate your account.
  • For help, drop by the Learning Resources Center on the first floor of the library between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
• Wireless access and connecting from home: See Connecting with Wireless, VPN, and PPP

Collection Highlights

Electronic Resources

• eJournals
• eBooks
• Electronic Resources Database
• Multi-eBook Search

Helix, catalog of books, journals, and media

Databases

• Ovid MEDLINE
• PubMed@USC
• Databases A to Z

Miscellaneous Resources

• UpToDate
• Bates Visual Guide to Physical Examination Streaming Videos (Click on title and login to get started)
• Epocrates drug database
• DXplain diagnostic software
• Current Protocols lab manuals
• Safari Tech Books Online computer application user and training manuals

Other questions? Use Ask-A-Librarian or visit the Reference Desk.