We know that finding academic literature and conducting research is an important part of completing most of your assignments. On this page you will find a variety of relevant sources which we hope will help with your studies. Remember to also check out our referencing guides.
Are you new to RGU? Have a look at our 'Welcome to the Library' pages for on campus students and online learning students!
Don't forget, you can always join one of our workshops or contact us if you get stuck or just need some help, we're happy to advise!
Browse the collections
Why not check out our extensive collection of books and e-books related to your area of study?
Remember that you can always search for specific books or topics using our LibrarySearch Tool.
Your Library Workshops
We offer free, informal workshops on various Library topics throughout the academic year and we would encourage you to come along if you'd like to improve your skills in:
- referencing correctly
- using the new LibrarySearch tool
- efficiently using effective search strategies to find relevant material for your assignments
- using RefWorks
If you have a specific question, or want a 1-1 discussion with us, you can also pop over to one of our drop-ins! They usually run in the mornings and afternoons, when we're not delivering workshops. Check out the KnowHOW Timetable for more details on dates and times. No need to book an appointment, just show up!
Here are the upcoming Library KnowHOW workshops relevant to Public Health and Health Promotion. We hope to see you there!
Useful Links
Google Scholar
Google Scholar can be a useful additional source when looking for journal articles. While our collection includes access to around 53 million journal articles (and growing!), unfortunately we will not have access to all materials you find on Google Scholar, so remember to check whether we subscribe to the resources listed in the results.
All our databases
Did you know that we currently subscribe to over 200 databases covering all subject areas taught in RGU? And you can access them for free! Have a look through our extensive list and discover something new!
A-Z LIST OF DATABASES- CINAHL Complete This link opens in a new window
- full-text access to articles in professional and academic journals on nursing, midwifery, and allied health care.
- also includes abstracts as well, use Full Text @ RGU to check for access.
- Intermid This link opens in a new window
- full-text peer-reviewed articles from UK midwifery journals: British Journal of Midwifery and the African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health.
- Medline This link opens in a new window
- citation information from journals in areas such as medicine, pharmacy, health care, biomedical and forensic sciences.
- abstract only database - full-text can be checked for using the "Find it @ RGU link".
- ScienceDirect This link opens in a new window
- full-text journals from Elsevier, in life and physical sciences, business, and other subjects.
- abstracts from other core scientific and technical journals.
- Health Professionals This link opens in a new window
- peer-reviewed full-text journals in subject areas such as medicine, dental care, paramedic practice and occupational and physical therapy.
- Cochrane Library This link opens in a new window
- medical and nursing research, controlled trials and systematic reviews.
- SocINDEX with Full Text This link opens in a new window
- comprehensive full-text sociology research database with over records from over 850 journals, 830 books and monographs and a range of conference papers.
- Scopus This link opens in a new window
- this database covers a large range of journal articles, conference papers etc. across all subject areas.
- abstract only database - full-text can be checked for by using the "Full Text @ RGU" link.
- you may be asked if you want to create an account. Searching can be done as a guest. Creating an account will let you create alerts etc.
- Food Science Source This link opens in a new window
- full-text resources from over 1400 journals, monographs, magazines and trade publications covering the food industry and related topics.
- also includes access to industry and market reports.
- Internurse This link opens in a new window
- full-text peer-reviewed articles from UK nursing journals including the British Journal of Nursing.
- International Newsstream This link opens in a new window
- information from more than 660 of the world's top newspapers, plus additional newswires and news sites.
- Maternity and Infant Care This link opens in a new window
- details/abstracts of journal articles from journals, books, and grey literature relating to pregnancy, labour, birth, postnatal care, neonatal care and an infant's first year.
- license allows for 1 user at a time.
- PsycARTICLES This link opens in a new window
- full-text articles from highly regarded psychology journals.
- Web of Science - Core Collection This link opens in a new window
- this link lets you search the WOS core collection which includes: Arts and Humanities Citation Index, Science Citation Index, Social Science Citation Index, the Book Citation Indexes, the Conference Proceedings Indexes, Current Chemical Reactions, Emerging Sources Citation Index and Index Chemicus.
- we would recommend this as the main search option for Web of Science.
- if you would like to search any index individually please use the edition drop down menu to make your selections.
- includes details of journal articles, conference papers and chapters covering all subject areas.
- can also be used to see how many times an article has been cited in later articles to trace the development of a topic
- abstract only database - full-text can be checked for using the "Full Text @ RGU" link.
- Trip Database This link opens in a new window
- clinical search engine where you can find and use high-quality research evidence to support practice and/or care.
- includes details of completed and ongoing systematic reviews, trials, guidelines, evidence summaries, patient leaflets and blogs.
- Knowledge Network This link opens in a new window
- journal articles, evidence summaries, eBooks, subject portals and databases covering nursing, midwifery, health sciences, pharmacy and biomedical sciences.
- free registration for students and staff studying or teaching on courses with placements or training with the NHS and social services:
- use your RGU email address and specify your university and course
- select NHS Grampian as health board (even if your placement has been or will be in another region)
- confirm your email address
- you will receive an ID and password (within 72 hours).
- SAGE Health & Nursing This link opens in a new window
- journals in public health, nursing practice, clinical medicine, nutrition, oncology, dentistry, gerontology, palliative care, and other health specialties.