The literature search is one of the most important parts of any Institutional Animal Care and Use Protocol and is a requirement of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Included here are several sites to enable you to perform a search of available or pertinent information related to the area of your study, as well as alternative research models/resources or techniques.
National Institutes of Health Links:
USDA National Agricultural Library Links:
University of Kentucky Medical Library Site Links:
- Animal Welfare Libraries
- ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center)
- PsycINFO
- Ask a Medical Librarian
- Medical Center Library Classes
Web of Science Links:
Other Helpful Sites:
For assistance contact the following individuals in the University of Kentucky Libraries:
- Jason Keinsley 218-1523 at Medical Center Library (College of Agricultural)
- Mark Ingram 323-6568 at Medical Center Library
- Rick Brewer 323-5296 at Medical Center Library
Additional assistance can be obtained by contacting the Medical Center Library.
In addition, you may contact any of the DLAR Veterinarians or the Office of the Attending Veterinarian (OAV) to assist with protocol design.