- About Us
- Library Services
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Drug Information
- Medical Dictionaries
- Mobile Resources
- Patient Cancer Information
- Patient Education
About the Library
RESOURCES
The Library's web page allows users to access electronic resources, the library catalog, and submit Medline/PubMed literature searches, and other inquiries.
PARLOW LIBRARY STAFF
Library Administration
Jenna Kim, Director, MLIS: jkim7@dhs.lacounty.gov
Support Staff
Walter Stokes, Audiovisual Library Assistant: wstokes@dhs.lacounty.gov
HOURS
Library
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday Closed
Reference Department
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CONTACT US
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
A. F. Parlow Library of Health Sciences
1000 W. Carson Street
Torrance, CA 90509-2910
(424) 306-6100
Services
ACCESS TO ONLINE RESOURCES
Only LAC Harbor-UCLA Medical Center personnel are eligible for a Parlow Library online account. The online library account provides full-text access to publications in our digital collection as well as access to the databases Parlow subscribes to. Fill out the Application for Access to Online Resources for an account.
REFERENCE SERVICES
The Reference Department conducts MEDLINE/PubMed literature searches for LAC Harbor-UCLA Medical Center personnel. Reference questions may be submitted in person, over the phone, or via email. Internet access is available to LAC Harbor-UCLA Medical Center personnel for research purposes.
INTERLIBRARY LOAN
The Reference Department will process requests for books or articles not held at the Parlow Library. We participate in the National Library of Medicine's Docline lending program with member libraries in the University of California system.
Where is Parlow Library located?
The Medical Library is now located at the Outpatient Clinical Building on the 4th floor, room 4101.
What can the Reference Librarians do for me?
The Reference Department conducts MEDLINE/PubMed literature searches for LAC Harbor-UCLA Medical Center personnel. Reference librarians will also send you the PDF of articles you are unable to retrieve. Internet access is available to LAC Harbor-UCLA Medical Center personnel.
How do I use PubMed with access to the Parlow Library online full text resources?
Use this link Search PubMed or the PubMed icon to search for listings to medical articles. To get access to the library's online full text resources, click on the Parlow Library Full Text logo located on the right of the abstract page.
How do I use online books and journals?
Click on the appropriately-labeled tab located on the Parlow Library website.
How do I get an account to access the library's online resources?
Please submit Application for Access to Online Resources form to obtain an username and password for access to the library's online resources.
Who is allowed to use the computers in Parlow Library?
The computers in Parlow Library are reserved for LAC Harbor UCLA Medical Center employees only for research purposes.
Can I use the computers to type Word, Excel or PowerPoint documents?
LAC Harbor UCLA Medical Center employees are free to use the computers which are equipped with word processing software.
How do I submit a request for an article or book not held at the Parlow Library?
The Reference Department will process requests for articles and books not held at the Parlow Library for LAC Harbor UCLA Medical Center staff. Please email us with your request at harborlibrary@dhs.lacounty.gov or call us at ext 66100.
How can I contact the Audiovisual team?
Audiovisual materials are available to LAC Harbor UCLA Medical Center faculty and staff with 72 hours notice. Please email HUCLAParlowLibraryAV@dhs.lacounty.gov for reservations and further information.
Drug Information
General Drug Information
- Drugs.com
- FDA Consumer Drug Information - Index to Drug-Specific Information
- Johns Hopkins ABX Guide
- MedlinePlus Drug Information
- Medscape Reference: Drugs & Diseases
- U.S. Pharmacopeia
Drug Shortages
- Drug Shortages
- ASHP’s Drug Shortages is the most widely recognized leading source of evidence-based drug shortage information for clinicians, consumers, and health policy leaders.
Clinical Trials for Drugs
Drug Safety & Side Effects
New Drugs
Nutrients and Supplements
Apps
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Medical Dictionaries
Comprehensive Dictionary of Audiology, Illustrated by Brad A. Stach (2019)
Black's Medical Dictionary by Harvey Marcovitch (2017)
A Dictionary of Epidemiology by Miquel Porta (2014)
Dorland's Dictionary of Medical Acronyms & Abbreviations (2023)
Dictionary of Nursing Theory and Research by Bethel Ann Powers;Thomas Knapp (2011)
Stedman's Concise Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions (1916)
Mobile Resources
Create your free account through an on-campus computer first, then access the app from your device.
Harbor/UCLA-Paid Apps
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Clinical Key First Consult, evidence-based point-of-care mobile resource
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PsychiatryOnline Psychiatry reference resource |
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StatRef Reference source that integrates core titles with evidence-based resources and innovative tools
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UpToDate Clinical database providing on the spot, current material on evidence-based medicine. Here are instructions for downloading and accessing the mobile app. Simply register for an account on a campus county computer, then download the free mobile app and login. Access expires every 3 months. Make sure to renew again on a campus computer. |
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Micromedex Reliable evidence-based insights to support clinical decisions.
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Lippincott Procedures A facility's procedure manual.
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Free Apps
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Center for Disease Control Information on seasonal flu, H1N1 flu, public health emergencies, and more   |
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Epocrates Drug interactions, alternative medicine and pricing information
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Eponyms Brings a short description of more than 1,700 common and obscure medical eponyms
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JAMA Podcasts based on peer-reviewed articles
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Medscape Drug reference includes detailed information on over 7,500 prescription drugs, OTCs & herbals. Clinical reference includes over 4,000 articles/images/videos covering diseases, condition & procedure articles
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New England Journal of Medicine NEJM's weekly publications
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Skyscape Calculators, outlines, drug index
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Univadis Breaking medical news, a wide variety of online learning resources, cutting-edge diagnostic tools, and even the patient's perspective on the world of medicine
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