Biosciences Resources

The basic biomedical sciences collection of books and journals at Michigan State University is at the Main Library. The majority of our biomedical and biology journals now come as electronic-only subscriptions and a large percentage of books are electronic.

The biosciences collection of online resources at MSU is extensive.  The following guides should help you get the most out of them. 

Guides

• Biology Careers Resources
• Journal Impact Factors

Guides to Searching for Scientific Literature

• 18 Ways to Improve Your PubMed Searches
• How do I know which database to search for biological literature?
• PubMed, Web of Science, or Google Scholar?  A behind-the-scenes guide for life scientists. 
• Using SciFinder Scholar

Laboratory Help

• Laboratory Protocols and Videos

Undergraduate Help

• Guides for Specific MSU Biology Courses
• Researching Controversial Topics in Biotechnology (undergraduate focus)