IPC 330: Resources

Option one for searching: Choosing a specific library database to find articles for your assignments.  

Advantage: Since these databases focus on healthcare, you can be more general with your search terms and know you are getting back articles that likely relate to healthcare in some way.  For example, doing a search for technology.

Disadvantage: You are searching a smaller collection of publications for information. 

The box below has some search suggestions.

This is a sample search screen.  If the image is too small, try right-clicking on the image to view the image.

This is a sample article result.  If the image is too small, try right-clicking on the image to view the image.

Option two for searching: Use Summon, our discover tool, to search.

Advantage: Summon searches almost everything the library has at the same time.

Disadvantage: You will find sources from a variety of different disciplines, so articles about technology might come from healthcare, education, business, sociology, etc.

The box below has some search suggestions.

Try searching Summon, our library discover tool, to find information for this assignment.

Try right-clicking on the following image to open a larger version in a new tab.

In order to use library resources, you will need to login.

• SJU in Lancaster students will use their PA College credentials to login. Later in 2024, this will change.
• Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health users can use their credentials.

Need help with APA formatting, references, and citations?  Check out the library's APA guide: http://pacollege.libguides.com/APA  You can also schedule an appointment with a librarian in Starfish.

There are various writing assistance options available to you.

• Writing Assistance (in Starfish): Schedule an appointment for assistance in Starfish.  You can select an available time that works into your schedule to meet with someone from our writing assistance team.
• Drop-in tutoring: Check out this Academic Support calendar for drop-in tutoring sessions, which includes writing assistance.
• Tutor.com (in Canvas): This is an online tutoring service that provides on-demand tutoring and the option to submit your writing for feedback. In Canvas, look for Tutor.com in your course menu.
• SJU Writing Center: From the April 2, 2024 This Week email, "Students can also utilize writing support through the SJU Writing Center, which offers in-person, synchronous online and asynchronous eTutoring appointments six days a week across four schedules – two on Hawk Hill, one at UCity, and one for eTutoring. Lancaster writers can select remote tutoring options on any of those schedules. Tutors from a variety of majors can assist with any type of writing at any stage of the process, including help with grammar and source citations. They are also trained to work with multilingual and neurodivergent writers and those with learning differences. Here is a link to the Writing Center website, where you can learn more about the Writing Center’s services for both students and faculty as well as make an appointment." 

If you have any questions or issues accessing any of these services, please email: learnersupport@pacollege.edu