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ACCUNET Multimedia Archive/AP Images (1840-present; updated daily; full-text captions) contains over 750,000 of the Associated Press' best photographs, over 380,000 audio files (requiring RealPlayer) and links to 800,000 full-text articles. About 800 photos are added daily and about 200 photos from the historical collection are added monthly. It includes maps, graphs, charts, logos, flags and illustrations, including 2,000 graphics using Spanish instead of English. Audio files, images and other graphics may be downloaded and used for educational purposes. Educators may search by state and grade level for images applicable to a specific state curriculum standard. It is produced by the Associated Press and the user interface is provided by Accuweather, Inc.

Data & Statistics

Statistical Abstract of the United States (1878-present; updated annually; all full-text) provides data tables for population; vital statistics; health and nutrition; education; law enforcement, courts and prison; geography and environment; parks, recreation, and travel; elections; state and local government; federal government finances and employment; national defense and veteran affairs; social insurance and human services; labor force, employment, and earnings; income, expenditure, and wealth; prices; banking, finance, and insurance; business enterprise; communication and information technology; energy; science and technology; land transportation; air and water transportation; agriculture; natural resources; construction and housing; manufactures; domestic trade and services; foreign countries and aid; outlying areas; comparative international statistics; 20th century statistics; and industrial outlook. Tabular data is available in portable document format (PDF) and requires Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing and printing. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Images

Access Medicine (updated daily; all full-text; XLinks; Citation help) provides students, clinicians, and researchers with instant answers to clinical questions from the most trusted textbooks: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment, Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine, Schwartz's Principles of Surgery, Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas, Williams' Obstetrics, Hurst's The Heart, Goodman & Gillman's Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Adams & Victor's Principles of Neurology, Williams' Hematology, and Principles of Critical Care. It provides information necessary for completing evaluations, diagnoses, case management decisions, conducting research, and medical education. It features A to Z access to over 800 disorders and excellent drug information. Users can search for images, videos and audio by keyword. It includes LANGE Basic and Clinical Science Series for on-going study, review and reference, as well as the USMLEasy tool for self-assessment and board review practice. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by McGraw-Hill.

Access Science cancelled, see Science Online.

ACCUNET Multimedia Archive/AP Images (1840-present; updated daily; full-text captions) contains over 750,000 of the Associated Press' best photographs, over 380,000 audio files (requiring RealPlayer) and links to 800,000 full-text articles. About 800 photos are added daily and about 200 photos from the historical collection are added monthly. It includes maps, graphs, charts, logos, flags and illustrations, including 2,000 graphics using Spanish instead of English. Audio files, images and other graphics may be downloaded and used for educational purposes. Educators may search by state and grade level for images applicable to a specific state curriculum standard. It is produced by the Associated Press and the user interface is provided by Accuweather, Inc.

Consumer Health Complete (much full-text; RefWorks help; XLinks) is designed for the everyday consumer of health care information. It provides convenient access to easily understandable health and medical information. Consumers can browse or search diseases, conditions, injuries or procedures as well as general topics, such as children's health, men's health, pregnancy, substance abuse, or women's health. It also includes searchable, browseable evidence-based reports, fact sheets and pamphlets, encyclopedias and reference books, drug and herb information, alternative sources, images and diagrams, and videos and animations. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by EBSCO Publishing.

Encyclopedia of Life Sciences (continuously updated; all full-text; XLinks) is a reference work in the biological sciences for both students and professionals. It contains 3,000 articles written by 5,000 contributing scientists which are categorized as introductory, advanced or keynote. It includes links to related articles and subject portals, a glossary and excellent graphics that can be printed separately. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by Wiley InterScience.

images.MD (FAQs about educational use of images) compiles over 50,000 high-quality images spanning all of internal medicine and derived from Current Medicine's series of illustrated atlases. Each image is accompanied by detailed and informative text written by over 2,000 contributing experts. images.MD is updated as new atlases are published or existing atlas series are revised. Register to start your own image library, create PowerPoint® presentations of images in your library, edit figure titles and legends, and create customized CD-ROMs of your favorite slides. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by Current Medicine.

Science Online (all full-text; XLinks) is an online encyclopedia and NOT the journal, Science. It offers a comprehensive, curriculum-oriented overview of a broad range of scientific disciplines including biology and life sciences, chemistry, computer science, earth science, environmental science, forensic science, mathematics, physics, space and astronomy, and weather and climate. Content is organized by subject area and type of resource, as well as by national and state science education standards. It contains over 6,800 printable diagrams, illustrations and images; hundreds of videos and flash animations; over 1,000 science experiments and activities indexed by grade and time required; thousands of biographies of key scientists; thousands of definitions; a searchable timeline of science history; and national and state science education standards. Special features include Editor's Selection of the Month and Focus On. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by Facts on File.

Videos

Bates On-line: A Visual Guide to Physical Examination (streaming videos) was adapted from the popular film and print series by Barbara Bates. It covers 12 subject areas: abdomen; cardiovascular - neck vessels and heart; female genitalia, anus and rectum; male genitalia, rectum and hernias; neurologic - motor system and reflexes; nose, mouth, and neck; breasts and axillae; cardiovascular and peripheral vascular systems; head, eyes, and ears; musculoskeletal system; neurologic - cranial nerves and sensory system; and thorax and lungs. It is produced by Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins and the user interface is provided by FITNE. Macromedia or Quicktime players are required to view the videos. Click Required Plugins in the left menu to download one of these programs. This subscription is limited to 150 users per year.

Consumer Health Complete (much full-text; RefWorks help; XLinks) is designed for the everyday consumer of health care information. It provides convenient access to easily understandable health and medical information. Consumers can browse or search diseases, conditions, injuries or procedures as well as general topics, such as children's health, men's health, pregnancy, substance abuse, or women's health. It also includes searchable, browseable evidence-based reports, fact sheets and pamphlets, encyclopedias and reference books, drug and herb information, alternative sources, images and diagrams, and videos and animations. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by EBSCO Publishing.

Educational Films and Documentaries (XLinks), formerly the Digital Video Collection, is part of OhioLINK's Digital Media Center and contains 1,976 full-length educational films and documentaries covering a wide variety of subjects. The collection currently includes videos from two distributors: Ambrose Video and Films for the Humanities & Sciences. Real Media Player or Real Media Alternative is required to view videos. It is compiled by and the user interface is provided by OhioLINK.

Science Online (all full-text; XLinks) is an online encyclopedia and NOT the journal, Science. It offers a comprehensive, curriculum-oriented overview of a broad range of scientific disciplines including biology and life sciences, chemistry, computer science, earth science, environmental science, forensic science, mathematics, physics, space and astronomy, and weather and climate. Content is organized by subject area and type of resource, as well as by national and state science education standards. It contains over 6,800 printable diagrams, illustrations and images; hundreds of videos and flash animations; over 1,000 science experiments and activities indexed by grade and time required; thousands of biographies of key scientists; thousands of definitions; a searchable timeline of science history; and national and state science education standards. Special features include Editor's Selection of the Month and Focus On. It is produced by and the user interface is provided by Facts on File.

XPLORE Library Catalog (tips & tricks; RefWorks help; XLinks; video tutorials) is Xavier library's online public access catalog. It includes all of the library's books, journals, audiovisuals, and microform materials. Search XPLORE by keyword, author, title and Library of Congress subject heading. If you don't find what you need, request it online (printable instructions; video tutorial) from OhioLINK, the combined library catalog of 84 colleges and universities in the State of Ohio.

To find digital, streaming, DVD, and FHS videos in XPLORE, limit your search results to the Record Type, Proj. Medium (example), or click the links below:

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