We at WSU Libraries are dedicated to empowering everyone in the veterinary field – students, faculty, clinicians, and researchers. We offer a comprehensive collection of physical and online resources to support you in every stage of your journey.

Whether you're seeking information for your veterinary studies or need reliable sources for professional practice, we're here to help you find, analyze, and share vital knowledge in veterinary medicine.

Get ready to hit the ground running with a 50-minute library orientation specifically designed for veterinary medicine. This isn't your typical undergraduate library session! We'll provide a hands-on introduction to the resources needed to excel throughout your veterinary studies and future career.

Space is limited to 20 students per session, so register early!

Head over to https://calendar.libraries.wsu.edu/calendar/vetmedlib and sign up for a time slot.

Registration closes on August 1st.

Questions? Contact us at chelsea.leachman@wsu.edu

Bookmark these library guides that provide access to databases, citation management information, and more. These include links to the most frequently consulted veterinary electronic textbooks available through the library (many more ebooks are not listed in these guides). Be aware that some institutional ebooks restrict the number of concurrent users.

Before your library orientation, we encourage you to use reference management software like EndNote Basic, Zotero, or Mendeley. These tools will become your best friends for organizing references and creating citations throughout your program.

Here's what you need to do:

1. Choose Your Reference Management Software: This software will become your best friend for organizing research sources throughout your program. You can pick any program with a "CiteWhileYouWrite" feature, like the free versions of EndNote Basic (link below), Zotero, or Mendeley.

   • EndNote Tip: Don't waste money on EndNote 20! Sign up for the free EndNote Basic account at EndNote Basic. 
2. Download &Set it Up

3. Need Help? We've Got You Covered! Optional 10-minute consultations are available at the end of your library orientation for anyone who needs assistance setting up their reference management software.

Ready to learn more? Check out this guide that compares different software options and provides access instructions: https://libguides.libraries.wsu.edu/veterinarymedicine

Remember: Completing this step before orientation will allow you to maximize your learning during the session!