Search the Library Catalog for Books or Videos
Online Students
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Request books and articles through Interlibrary LoanGraduate and online students may request print books from Murray Library through this form as well. Please indicate that you are a graduate or online student when doing so.
How to Find a Journal Article When You Know the Citation Information
If you have a journal article citation, but don't know if we have that specific journal, or don't know where the journal is online or in print, search the Journal Titles A-Z list.
Cite Sources in AMA Style
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AMA Manual of Style by Call Number: Reference R119 .A533 2007ISBN: 9780195176339Publication Date: 2007
Other Online Resources
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Physiotherapy Evidence DatabasePEDro is a free database of over 36,000 randomised trials, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy. For each trial, review or guideline, PEDro provides the citation details, the abstract and a link to the full text, where possible.
Handouts and Helps
Textbooks and Course Materials
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Brunnstrom's Clinical Kinesiology by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 9780803623521Publication Date: 2012
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $99
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Primal PicturesThousands of 3D images of the entire human anatomy.
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $61
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Evidence Based Physical Therapy Second Edition by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 0803661150Publication Date: 2019 -
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $135
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $173
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Brunnstrom's Clinical Kinesiology by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 9780803623521Publication Date: 2012
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Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $199
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Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging by Call Number: Online e-bookISBN: 9780803638211Publication Date: 2014 -
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Mobility in Context, 2edition by Call Number: Online e-bookISBN: 9780803658172Publication Date: 2018 -
Pharmacology in Rehabilitation by Call Number: Online e-bookISBN: 9780803640290Publication Date: 2015 -
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $485
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Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination Evaluation and Intervention, 5th edition by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 9781260143874Publication Date: 2019 -
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $238
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Guide to Physical Therapist Practice 3.0Available through individual APTA membership
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Clinical Neuroanatomy 28th edition by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 9780071847704Publication Date: 2016
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $69
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $94
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Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination Evaluation and Intervention, 5th edition by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 9781260143874Publication Date: 2019
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Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging by Call Number: Online e-bookISBN: 9780803638211Publication Date: 2014
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Pharmacology in Rehabilitation by Call Number: Online e-bookISBN: 9780803640290Publication Date: 2015
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $391
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Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination Evaluation and Intervention, 5th edition by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 9781260143874Publication Date: 2019
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Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging by Call Number: Online e-bookISBN: 9780803638211Publication Date: 2014
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $231
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Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination Evaluation and Intervention, 5th edition by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 9781260143874Publication Date: 2019
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Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 9780803614970Publication Date: 2015
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $240
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $94
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Physical Rehabilitation 7th edition by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 9780803661622Publication Date: 2019 -
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $140
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Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination Evaluation and Intervention, 5th edition by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 9781260143874Publication Date: 2019
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Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging by Call Number: Online e-bookISBN: 9780803638211Publication Date: 2014
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Pharmacology in Rehabilitation by Call Number: Online e-bookISBN: 9780803640290Publication Date: 2015
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $390
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Pharmacology in Rehabilitation by Call Number: Online e-bookISBN: 9780803640290Publication Date: 2015
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $95
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Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology 11th Edition by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 9780071842617Publication Date: 2019 -
Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 14th Edition by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 9781259641152Publication Date: 2017 -
Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics, Eighth Edition by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 9781259860515Publication Date: 2017 -
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Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Seventh Edition by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 9780071833455Publication Date: 2016 -
Principles of Rehabilitation Medicine by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 9780071793339Publication Date: 2019 -
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $983
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Foundations of Clinical Research 4th edition by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 0803661134Publication Date: 2020
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $180
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Understanding Value Based Healthcare by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 9780071816984Publication Date: 2015
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $47
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Physical Rehabilitation 7th edition by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 0803661622Publication Date: 2019 -
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $234
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Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2020 by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 9781260455281Publication Date: 2020 -
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The MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology, Third Edition by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 9780071847940Publication Date: 2016 -
Principles of Rehabilitation Medicine by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 9780071793339Publication Date: 2019
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Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation by Call Number: Online ebookISBN: 0071354751Publication Date: 2017 -
Textbook cost savings for this course through using library e-books = $854
Databases/Journal Articles
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AccessPhysiotherapyAccess to this database is restricted to PT faculty and students. If you need assistance, please contact the librarian. Access opened to OT faculty and students for AY21.
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Case Files Collection (McGraw-Hill)Provides content in an interactive format. Updated regularly, this comprehensive case collection helps students learn and apply basic science and clinical medicine concepts in the context of realistic patient cases.
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CINAHL CompleteProvides indexing for over 1,835 journals from the fields of nursing and allied health. The database contains more than 1,000,000 records dating back to 1982. Full text material includes 1400 journals plus legal cases, clinical innovations, critical paths, drug records, research instruments and clinical trials.
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Medline CompleteMEDLINE Complete is the largest companion to the MEDLINE index and provides full text over 2500 medical journals. Many of the most-used medical journals are available with no embargo to allow users to access the information as soon as it’s published
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Primal PicturesThousands of 3D images of the entire human anatomy.
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AccessMedicine (McGraw-Hill)AccessMedicine provides students with a variety of resources needed to excel in basic science studies and clerkships; helps residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with instant access to videos, self-assessment, and leading medical textbooks that facilitate decision-making at the point-of-care; and allows practicing physicians to brush up on their medical knowledge to ensure the best patient outcome.
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Cochrane LibraryReliable and up-to-date information on the effects of interventions in health care. Published on a quarterly basis, The Cochrane Library is designed to provide information and evidence to support decisions taken in health care and to inform those receiving care.
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Science Direct College EditionThousands of academic journals covering all areas of physical, health & life sciences, and social & behavioral sciences.
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SPORTDiscus With Full TextSPORTDiscus with Full Text indexes over 2,000 journals and includes more than 650 full text journals. Also indexes 22,000 books and dissertations. Topics include: athletic training, rehab, sport sociology, physical education, sport management, and more.
Streaming Videos
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ICE VideosA collection of authentic case studies with real-life assessment and treatment videos, featuring real-life patients.
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Sports and Exercise Science in VideoSports Medicine and Exercise Science in Video is the most extensive video collection ever assembled in the areas of fitness and health assessment, disease management, injury treatment, nutrition, medical fitness, sport science, work-site wellness, exercise adherence, and much more.
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Academic Videos Online (AVON)Academic Video Online (AVON) delivers more than 62,000 video titles spanning the widest range of subject areas including anthropology, business, counseling, film and more. AVON includes every kind of video material available with curricular relevance: documentaries, interviews, performances, news programs and newsreels, field recordings, commercials, and raw footage. Users will find thousands of award-winning films, including Academy®, Emmy®, and Peabody® winners as well as the most frequently used films for classroom instruction, plus newly released films and previously unavailable archival material.
Summary of Library Services for Graduate Students
Reference Assistance
- Email:library@messiah.edu
- Chat (reference library on duty): chat bar at bottom of most library pgaes
- Zoom video conferencing (by appointment)
Journal Articles
- Most articles are available full-text through library databases. Select a database such as CINAHL. Search. If available full-text simply download article in pdf or html format.
- Print articles: if the article is only available through a print journal, request the article through interlibrary loan form (ILLIAD). Clarify that you are an online student in the Notes field. We will scan the print article and email it to you.
- Articles not available in the library collection: request the article through interlibrary loan (ILLIAD)
Books
- E-books: Search for e-books in our ebrary collection. Most books can be downloaded to your computer or mobile device for two weeks.
- Print books: Request print books from Messiah's library collection through the Book Request form. We will mail the book to your home. You are responsible for mailing the book back; we recommend that you insure the package in case it gets lost in the mail.
- Books not in the library collection: Request books through interlibrary loan (ILLIAD). We will mail the books to you. You are responsible for mailing the book back to our library; we recommend that you insure the package.
- You might be able to use a local library. If you live in Pennsylvania, you can use libraries within a cooperative group as a Messiah student by showing your student ID card. Check with your local public, academic or medical library for their guest policies.
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Videoconference by appointment (Zoom or MicrosoftTeams)
Ask a librarian
Librarians can help you:
- plan your research strategy
- brainstorm, focus, broaden, or clarify your research topic
- guide you to the right sources
- get your materials through ILL or online
- evaluate credible, scholarly information
- properly cite your sources
- make recommendations of where else to look for information
- with technology issues (though we're not computer wizards)
Just ask!
Link to Physical Therapy Program
Prepare for the NPTE
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National Physical Therapy Examination Review and Study Guide by Call Number: On OrderISBN: 0990416283Publication Date: 2019
CPT and Medical Terminology
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Stedman's Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing by Call Number: Reference R121 .S8 2012ISBN: 9781608316922Publication Date: 2011
Mobile Apps
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Check out this page for recommended apps!
Beware of Predatory Journal Articles
Predatory journals are a growing problem in academic fields, and are becoming particularly problematic in the sciences. Unscrupulous publishers take advantage of open access models (publishing models that allow anyone to access journal content without paying subscription costs). However, they publish junk science with questionable methods, results and conclusions. This has the potential to negatively affect future research. The motivations are to make money off of unsuspecting authors by charging them to publish articles, or for authors to unethically increase their publication counts for prestige.
It is important to identify and screen out predatory publishers so that they do not corrupt your literature reviews and research. First, search only reputable library and professional databases such as Medline, PubMed, CINAHL, or Engineering Village. Predatory journals will show up in Google searches. Second, read all research with a critical eye. Read ABOUT the publication, not just the article itself. Ask faculty or a librarian if you are unsure whether an article comes from a reputable journal.
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Beall's List RevisedThis website contains a list of possible or probable predatory publishers and journals. If you have a question about whether a specific journal or publisher is predatory, this list is a good place to start. The original Beall's list was taken down in January 2017 due to pressure from predatory publishers. This revised list is maintained anonymously.
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Directory of Open Access JournalsA list of some open access publishers devoted to quality control and peer review.
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Predatory Publisher takes over Reputable Publishing HouseThis illustrates "hijacking", when a predatory publisher purchases a reputable publisher and then lowers standards. They play off the reputation, while producing junk science.
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It's not just Open Access: Sage Publishing busts "peer review and citation ring"In this case, 60 journal articles were retracted after it was found that authors rigged the peer review system. Make sure to thoroughly search databases and check for "Retraction" notices in any search results.
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Predatory Publishing is on the RiseThis article examined predatory publishing and found that it is increasing exponentially.