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Coe - Chalon: 310.954.4370
McCarthy - Doheny: 213.477.2750
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Contains citations and abstracts of journal articles, book chapters, books, dissertations, and technical reports making it the largest resource devoted to peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health. Includes limited access to linked full-text articles.
Comprises more than 28 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books.
Developed and maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) at the National Library of Medicine (NLM) located at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Creating a myNCBI account is recommended.
The most comprehensive, current, and critical resource for clinical practice available to today's mental health clinicians and researchers of all orientations. DSM-5 is used by health professionals, social workers,and forensic and legal specialists to diagnose and classify mental disorders.
Current Psy.D. Students and faculty may check out complete assessment kits from the library for training and clinical use. You will need to present your MSMU ID to access these materials. Please visit the McCarthy Library Circulation Desk for more information on how to check out assessments.
A discovery tool that can help you search many of the MSMU Libraries’ databases at once. With just a single keyword search, Quick Search can retrieve hundreds of thousands of books, articles, videos, dissertations, and more. It is a great way to start your research before you move on to more specific sources and databases.
NOTE: It searches most, but not all of the libraries’ subscription databases as well as some open-access content.
Quick Search is built on ExLibris' Primo Discovery service.
When accessing the databases from off-campus, you will be prompted to log in with your MSMU credentials. If there is a problem with the login screen, please contact us at library@msmu.edu
If you have questions about resetting your password, please use the Password Management Application (AMP) or contact the MSMU IT HelpDesk.
To access the databases, journal articles, and eBooks, you will be prompted to log in with your MSMU credentials. Sorry, we cannot offer off-campus database access to alums.
ACCESS TO PRINT MATERIALS (BOOKS & JOURNALS)
You must be registered as a library user, and have a library barcode on your Campus ID to check out books. To register as a library user, you must be a currently enrolled MSMU student, faculty or staff member.
To register, visit the MSMU library on either campus and fill out and return the patron registration form or fill out the library card application form below.
COE LIBRARY
Chalon Campus
Charles Willard Coe Library
12001 Chalon Road
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310.954.4370
McCARTHY LIBRARY
Doheny Campus
J. Thomas McCarthy Library
10 Chester Place
Los Angeles, CA 90007
213.477.2750
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