Library Information

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Friday 7:30 AM - 9 PM
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Disclaimer
The Lamar Soutter Library provides health-related information for use by researchers and consumers (patients, their families, those seeking information on specific health topics) and health care providers. The content is offered for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or relied upon for diagnosis or treatment. Neither the Lamar Soutter Library nor the University of Massachusetts can be held responsible or liable for complications, injuries or other accidents arising from the use of information on this site. Listing of resources and other websites is based upon the quality of information available and is not an endorsement of any particular service.
Welcome
This guide is designed to help direct you to health information.
The Lamar Soutter Library on the University Campus of UMass in Worcester is open to patients at UMMHC and their families as well as the public. There are computers available for looking up health information and there is always someone here who can help you get started.
Please see our website for more information about the library and services.
Evaluating Websites
When searching for health information on the internet it is important that you are able to judge the quality of the information. These resources offer tips for evaluating websites that provide health information.
- Evaluating Health Web SitesThis page by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine reviews what factors to consider when evaluating the quality of health information online.
- A User's Guide to Finding and Evaluating Health Information on the WebThis guide from the Medical Library Association also includes a list of recommended websites for health information.
- Evaluating Web-Based Health ResourcesThis guide is from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
- Evaluating Health Information on the InternetHere is a page from the National Cancer Institute on evaluating health information on the internet.
Search MedlinePlus
Search My Health
- My HealthPatient education and consumer health information from Krames StayWell offered through the UMassMemorial Health Care web site. This resource provides a medical encyclopedia, multimedia options, interactive tools, a library of health information, and a Spanish section.

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