Reference resources are ideal for a broad overview of a topic. They provide a good starting place if you want to learn more about any subject.
Why? To explore a premier virtual reference collection including encyclopedias, dictionaries, and atlases in a wide expanse of subject areas
What? Encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, images, audio files, and video
Why? To browse nearly 2,000 entries covering the full spectrum of dance including different forms, music, costumes, performances, and significant dancers and choreographers
What? Encyclopedia entries
We also have print reference books about dance on the second floor.
Books and ebooks can provide a more in-depth look at a topic. You can search our digital and physical collections simultaneously by title, author, subject, or keyword through the catalog. Click Advanced Search for additional search criteria like material type, language, and year of publication. On the third floor you can browse books about physiology in the call number range starting with QP. And be sure to check out our Wellness Library on the second floor!
Articles from magazines and scholarly journals provide a deeper dive into specific subjects. Here are a few journals that pertain to physiology and wellness:
Databases covering subjects related to physiology and wellness include:
Why? To browse through journal and magazine articles covering a wide range of health subjects from sports injuries to nutrition to midwifery
What? Medical journals and news magazines
Why? To find original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on current issues
What? Single-issue reports
Why? To find reliable, comprehensive journal coverage of consumer health and clinical biomedical topics
What? Clinical research articles
Why? To access core literature in the field of public health.
What? Journals, news, trade publications, and reports
Open access resources are available to anyone, anywhere, for free!
Visit our Personal Nutrition guide for more nutrition and wellness resources!
If we don't have access to a title you are looking for, please consider making an interlibrary loan request or purchase request. Interlibrary loan means we will look for another library that owns the title that might be willing to loan it out to us for a limited period of time. A purchase request means that the UNCSA library will purchase a copy to add to our collection.