Discovery Search Catalog
Articles, Books, Audio, Movies, Music and More
NOTE: To request items from the library catalog, you must have a 14-digit library card number & 4-digit PIN associated with one of the following credentials:
- Lone Star College–CyFair Student ID/Library Card
- Harris County Public Library Card
Searching the Library Catalog
It is not necessary to include prepositions in titles. Example:
| Title | Search Words |
|---|---|
| The Lord of the Rings | lord rings tolkien |
| The Lord of the Rings | lord of the rings |
Try using variations of a word. Example:
| Topic or Keyword(s) | Search Words |
|---|---|
| pediatric nursing |
nurse nursing pediatric children |
Searching the catalog is not like searching the internet. Use the tips below:
- Check your spelling
- Try variations of the same word
- Try different words that mean the same thing
Allied Health Reference Books
- STAT!Ref (Healthcare) NOTE: limited concurrent users per book This link opens in a new window
(Teton Data Systems) Full-text electronic medical library. App also available from Apple, Google Play, and Amazon.
- Micromedex Healthcare Resources This link opens in a new window
(Merative) A wide range of clinical databases, including information about drugs, toxicology, diseases, acute care, and alternative medicine.
- Micromedex Drug Reference App
Open the app on your device. Use this link to get the password for the app. Note: The password is case-sensitive, enter it exactly as it appears.
Apple iOS App Icon Google Android App Icon - Micromedex Drug Interactions App
Open the app on your device. Use this link to get the password for the app. Note: The password is case-sensitive, enter it exactly as it appears.
Apple iOS App Icon Google Android App Icon - Micromedex IV Compatibility App
Open the app on your device. Use this link to get the password for the app. Note: The password is case-sensitive, enter it exactly as it appears.
Apple iOS App Icon Google Android App Icon
- Micromedex Drug Reference App
Get Books from Other Libraries
If LSC-CyFair Library does not own a copy of a book that you need, we can see if another library is able to loan it to you through our interlibrary loan (ILL) service. Just fill out the ILL form as completely as possible. Once the book arrives, we will contact you so that you can pick it up.
Keep in mind...
- Cost: FREE!
- Libraries do not usually purchase or loan textbooks.
- Allow 5-10 business days for processing and delivery.
Search Suggestions
Here are subject terms and keywords to help get you started with your library catalog search:
- radiography
- radiology
- diagnostic imaging
- medical imaging
- diagnostic techniques
- medical physics
More E-Books
- Ebook Central (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
(ProQuest) Over 100,000 ebook titles covering a full range of academic topics. General reference works are also included. Read on your mobile device using Adobe Digital Editions.
- eBook Collection (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
(EBSCO) Search complete electronic books. Set up a free account to download to your device. Visit EBSCO's instructions on how to read on a mobile device using Adobe Digital Editions.
Request Materials
Are you a faculty member in the Medical Radiology department who would like the library to purchase a specific book or other materials? Please make a request here. Visit the Faculty Guide for more information.
