About the Library

RESOURCES

Situated on the grounds of the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, the A.F. Parlow Library of Health Sciences is open to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center employees. The library contains a large biomedical collection of 8,000 e-books, 700 current journals, 2,700 online journals and online databases. The library building also houses an auditorium with seating for over 150 and three conference rooms.

The Library's web page allows users to access electronic resources, the library catalog, and submit Medline/PubMed literature searches, and other inquiries. Some of the excellent electronic resources available include ClinicalKey, UpToDate, Stat!Ref, and CINAHL.

PARLOW LIBRARY STAFF

Library Administration
Jenna Kim, Director, MLIS: jkim7@dhs.lacounty.gov

Reference Department: libref@harbor-ucla.org

Alondra Gil, Librarian, MMLIS: agil@dhs.lacounty.gov

Danica Easley, Librarian, MLIS: deasley@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 4:30 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.

LIBRARY CARDS
Library cards are issued to all employees of LAC Harbor-UCLA Medical Center including medical students, interns, residents, fellows, faculty, nurses and allied health professionals. Library cards are processed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.

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. Tours and library-use training are given individually or in groups. Group tours are offered by appointment. 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 do I find the library's online books, journals & databases?

You can find the Parlow Library Online resources on the library's website at https://library.harbor-ucla.org/

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.

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. Reference questions may be submitted in person, over the phone or via email. Tours and library-use training are given individually or in groups. Group tours are offered by appointment. 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.

Online books
Online journals

Who is permitted to check out library materials?

In order to borrow items from the Parlow Library you will need to apply for a library card. All employees of LAC Harbor-UCLA Medical Center including medical students, interns, residents, fellows, faculty, nurses, and allied health professionals are qualified to receive a Parlow Library card.

How do I obtain a library card?

Visit the Parlow Library circulation desk Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

How do I find out what journals the Parlow Library holds?

You may check the Journal Holdings list posted at the Circulation desk, check the Parlow Library Online Catalog on the library's computers, or visit the eResources A-Z list at:
https://harbor-ucla.tdnetdiscover.com/eresources?journal

How do I find out what books the Parlow Library holds?

You may check the Parlow Library Online Catalog on the library's computers, or visit the eResources A-Z list at:
https://harbor-ucla.tdnetdiscover.com/eresources?book

How long can I keep the items I have checked out?

Bound journals - may be checked out overnight
Unbound journals - do not circulate
Reserve books - circulate for 3 days
7 day books - circulate for 7 days
General collection books - circulate for 14 days
Reference books - do not circulate
Audiovisual equipment - may be checked to LAC Harbor UCLA Medical Center faculty and staff with 72 hours notice. This equipment is for use on campus only at approved locations. A valid libray card is required for borrowing any equipment. Please email parlowlibraryAV@gmail.com for reservations and further information.

What if I need to keep the items I have checked out beyond their due date?

Most library materials may be renewed providing there is no hold on the item. A maximum of two renewals is permitted on most items. Journals and reserve books may not be renewed. Visit or call the library at ext 66100 and provide your library card number and the bar code number of the borrowed item in order to renew your loan.

Where are the journals shelved?

All journals (including recent issues and bound journals) are located on the first floor of Parlow Library.

Where are the books shelved?

The Reference and Reserve collections as well as the General collection are shelved on the first floor of the Parlow Library.

Who should I contact for library orientation?

Library orientation is available by appointment with the Reference Department at ext 66100.

Who is allowed to use the computers in the Parlow Library?

The computers in the Parlow Library are reserved for LAC Harbor UCLA Medical Center employees only for research purposes. Accessing gambling and adult-only sites is strictly prohibited.

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 libref@harbor-ucla.org or call us at ext 66100.

Can I borrow a laptop computer or overhead projector from the Parlow Library?

The laptop computers and projectors are available to LAC Harbor UCLA Medical Center faculty and staff with 72 hours notice. This equipment is for use on campus only at approved locations . A valid library card is required for borrowing any equipment. 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

Drugs.com

Epocrates

Medscape

Mobile Resources

Create your free account through an on-campus computer first, then access the app from your device.

Harbor/UCLA-Paid Apps

Clinical Key First Consult, evidence-based point-of-care mobile resource

PsychiatryOnline Psychiatry reference resource

StatRef Reference source that integrates core titles with evidence-based resources and innovative tools

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.

EBSCO Mobile

Create a personal account by clicking on CINAHL on our homepage > Enter your Parlow Library username and password > Click CINAHL and Allied Health > Sign In > Create [an account] now. Use that account to sign in on the app after having selected Harbor-UCLA Medical Center as your institution.

Visual DX Allows you to build a differential diagnosis based on patient findings or look up a diagnosis by name

Free Apps

Center for Disease Control Information on seasonal flu, H1N1 flu, public health emergencies, and more

Epocrates Drug interactions, alternative medicine and pricing information

Eponyms Brings a short description of more than 1,700 common and obscure medical eponyms

JAMA Podcasts based on peer-reviewed articles

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

New England Journal of Medicine NEJM's weekly publications

Skyscape Calculators, outlines, drug index

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

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

About the Library

RESOURCES

PARLOW LIBRARY STAFF

HOURS

CONTACT US

Services

Where do I find the library's online books, journals & databases?

How do I get an account to access the library's online resources?

What can the Reference Librarians do for me?

How do I use PubMed with access to the Parlow Library online full text resources?

How do I use online books and journals?

Who is permitted to check out library materials?

How do I obtain a library card?

How do I find out what journals the Parlow Library holds?

How do I find out what books the Parlow Library holds?

How long can I keep the items I have checked out?

What if I need to keep the items I have checked out beyond their due date?

Where are the journals shelved?

Where are the books shelved?

Who should I contact for library orientation?

Who is allowed to use the computers in the Parlow Library?

Can I use the computers to type Word, Excel or PowerPoint documents?

How do I submit a request for an article or book not held at the Parlow Library?

Can I borrow a laptop computer or overhead projector from the Parlow Library?

Drug Information

Mobile Resources

Harbor/UCLA-Paid Apps

Free Apps

Bladder Cancer

Brain Cancer

Breast Cancer

Cervical Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

Endometrial Cancer

Kidney Cancer

Leukemia, Acute Lymphocytic

Leukemia, Acute Myeloid

Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic

Leukemia, Chronic Myeloid

Leukemia, Childhood

Liver Cancer

Lung Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

Pancreatic Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Skin Cancer - Basal and Squamous Cell

Skin Cancer - Melanoma

Stomach Cancer

Patient Education