Sonoran University's Dr. Soram & Caroline Khalsa Health Sciences Library

08/26/2026

The NCBI Bookshelf is a free online collection of more than 9,000 peer-reviewed books, reports, and documents covering biology, medicine, life sciences, and health care. Managed by the National Center for Biotechnology Information at the National Library of Medicine, it links text to external databases like PubMed. Core Features include Free access to textbooks, clinical guidelines, and research reports, Deep links connecting specific book sections to genetic, chemical, and medical data in other NCBI systems, Searchable text across single or multiple titles simultaneously. Content Types: Classic life science and medical textbooks, Government reports and public health standards, Systematic reviews and technical manuals.

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08/26/2026

WorldCat.org is the world’s largest network of library catalogs, connecting users to more than 500 million bibliographic records and 3 billion physical and digital assets across tens of thousands of libraries globally. Run by the nonprofit organization OCLC, it allows the public to search for books, music, films, articles, and rare historical documents while identifying which nearby libraries own a copy.Core FeaturesGlobal Library Search: Combines millions of library collections into a single search box.Local Inventory Mapping: Automatically sorts results based on geographic location to show the closest participating libraries holding a specific item.Diverse Formats: Indexes physical materials, digital e-books, audiobooks, musical scores, and open-access research papers.Genealogy and Local History: Provides access to rare regional records, census data, obituaries, and heritage documents. https://search.worldcat.org/

WorldCat.org is a global catalog of library materials. You can search for books, music, video, articles and much more at libraries near you.

08/26/2026

SONORAN UNIVERSITY
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August 25, 2026
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08/18/2026

SONORAN UNIVERSITY
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August 18, 2026
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08/12/2026

Did you know? 📚🔬

A free NCBI (My NCBI) account can help you get more out of PubMed and other National Library of Medicine resources.

With an account, you can: ✔ Save searches
✔ Create automatic research alerts
✔ Organize article collections
✔ Customize PubMed settings
✔ Stay current with the latest healthcare research

Whether you're studying naturopathic medicine, nutrition, mental health counseling, or conducting faculty research, My NCBI is a valuable tool for evidence-based practice.

Create your free account today: 👉 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/account/register

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08/11/2026

SONORAN UNIVERSITY
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August 11, 2026
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08/04/2026

Featured Resource: BookFinder.com

Looking for an affordable textbook or a hard-to-find book? BookFinder.com is a free online search tool that compares prices from booksellers around the world, helping users locate new, used, rare, out-of-print, and rental textbooks in one convenient search. It allows you to compare offers from multiple vendors to find the best available price and format for a title.

BookFinder can be especially helpful when a required textbook is unavailable through the Library or when you're looking for a more budget-friendly option for course materials.

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Please note: BookFinder.com is an independent book search service and is not affiliated with Sonoran University Library. Users should review seller information, shipping costs, and edition details before making a purchase.

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08/04/2026

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August 4, 2026
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07/28/2026

Google Scholar: Your Free Gateway to Academic Research 🎓🌐

Looking for credible, peer-reviewed sources for your next research project or professional task? Skip the standard search engine and head over to Google Scholar.

Google Scholar is a free, publicly accessible academic search engine that indexes scholarly literature across nearly every discipline. It filters out personal blogs and social media, allowing you to instantly search full-text journal articles, books, theses, court opinions, and preprints.

Why You Should Use It

"Cited By" Tracking: See exactly how many other researchers have referenced a study to easily trace the evolution of a scientific breakthrough.

Instant Citation Tool: Click the "Cite" button under any result to get instant, pre-formatted citations in APA, MLA, or Chicago style.

Smart Ranking: Results are ranked by the reputation of the author, the publishing journal, and how frequently the paper has been cited by peers.

Pro-Tip: Connect Your Library Card!

Did you know you can link your library credentials to bypass publisher paywalls? Simply go to Google Scholar's settings, click "Library Links," and search for our library. Google Scholar will automatically generate direct access links whenever our databases have the full article available!

07/28/2026

SONORAN UNIVERSITY
KHALSA HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY
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July 28, 2026
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