MAHEC Library and Knowledge Services
Resources
AHEC Digital Library
Anyone can use the
AHEC Digital Library as a guest
to access selected databases, e-journals, continuing education, patient education, health specialty resources, and much more.
For full access to all the resources in the AHEC Digital Library,
see our Membership & Fees
chart, send us email, or
call us at (828) 257-4444 for more information.
The full AHEC Digital Library is available at no cost via computers in the MAHEC library.
Journals
A core collection of
e-journals is available with a membership in the
AHEC Digital Library,
and also available at no cost via computers in the MAHEC library.
You can request copies of articles via our online
form. See our Membership & Fees
chart for applicable fees.
Books, CDs and DVDs
Print Books:
- You can search our library catalog
to see the selection of books available for borrowing from MAHEC Library and Knowledge Services.
You can also search Worldcat
and request that we borrow books
from other libraries for you. See our Membership & Fees chart for eligibility and applicable fees.
After Hours Returns- Note: we no longer have a book drop for after-hours returns. You can arrange to drop items off at MAHEC's front lobby desk after hours by calling 257-4400. The lobby is usually staffed until 9pm Mon-Thurs but please call in advance to gain access to the campus.
e-Books:
- A core collection of e-books
is available with a membership in the AHEC Digital Library,
and also available at no cost via computers in the MAHEC library.
DVDs and Audio CDs
-
You can search our library catalog
to see the selection of books available for borrowing from MAHEC Library and Knowledge Services.
You can also search Worldcat
and request that we borrow items
from other libraries for you. See our Membership & Fees chart for eligibility and applicable fees.
After Hours Returns- Note: we no longer have a book drop for after-hours returns. You can arrange to drop items off at MAHEC's front lobby desk after hours by calling 257-4400. The lobby is usually staffed until 9pm Mon-Thurs but please call in advance to gain access to the campus.
ACOG Updates
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ACOG Updates feature a focused discussion among experts on the subject of each program, keeping you up-to-date on all of the vital issues relevant to your practice of obstetrics and gynecology.
These updates can be downloaded as MP3 audio files or
borrowed in the form of audio CDs
at no charge for members of MAHEC Library and Knowledge Services.
Audio-Digest Family Practice
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Audio-Digest Family Practice provides a weekly review of a topic/multiple topics of interest to family medicine/general practitioners. These weekly reviews can be
downloaded as MP3 audio files or
borrowed in the form of audio CDs
at no charge by members of MAHEC Library and Knowledge Services. Members may obtain the user name/password to download podcasts by calling at (828) 257-4444, or by emailing
library@mahec.net.
- All Audio-Digest programs can be used for credit or contact hours by physicians, PAs, and nurses. Some of the programs can also provide credit or contact hours
for certified registered nurse anesthetists, psychologists, optometrists, opthalmic technicians, and registered dietitians or dietetic technicians. There is a charge for
CE credit. Contact Audio Digest Foundation
for more information – (800) 423-2308 or (818) 240-7500
Evidence-Based Practice
Alphabetical listing of Health Specialty Resources for Evidence Based Practice, including Databases, Journals, Books, Practice Guidelines, Continuing Education, Websites, Mobile, Clinical Answers, & Clinical Trials
Patient Health Information
Links to reliable, authoritative online information for you and your patients.