Overview
This guide will help you find high-quality resources for research in Neuroscience, including scholarly articles, books, reference tools, and professional organizations.
Key Neuroscience Resources
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Nature NeuroscienceHigh-impact research across all areas of neuroscience, from molecular to cognitive levels
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NeuronFocuses on fundamental neuroscience discoveries and mechanisms
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Journal of NeurosciencePublishes studies spanning cellular, systems, behavioral, and cognitive neuroscience
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Allen Brain AtlasBrain gene expression and connectivity maps
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NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience ResearchCentral hub for U.S. government neuroscience initiatives and resources
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Human Connectome ProjectProvides current studies, data, and tools for understanding human brain connectivity.
First floor: Reference
Second floor: Stacks (books) and Journals and Periodicals
Find print reference materials, books, and journals in the library in these call number ranges:
QP351–QP495 – Neurophysiology and neuroanatomy
RC321–RC571 – Neurology and neurological disorders
BF697–BF720 – Cognitive neuroscience and psychology
QP1–QP348 – Physiology, relevant to broader brain research
Library Resources
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OneSearchSearch most databases at St. Mary's as well as the SMCM and USMAI catalogs.
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Learn How to Use OneSearchNew to OneSearch? Learn how to search better with our custom research guide!
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SMCM CatalogSearch for books, DVDs, and CDs that the SMCM Library owns.
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USMAI Library CatalogFind books in the SMCM library plus the USMAI libraries. Request books from other campuses.
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My AccountLog in to renew books or check on the status of items you requested.
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ILLiad InterLibrary LoanInterLibrary Loan, request articles and borrow books NOT available through USMAI libraries.
Create an account by clicking "First Time Users" and signing up with your barcode number and last name.
Get Articles with Interlibrary Loan
Can’t find full-text access? Use ILL Services to request articles and books from other libraries.
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Getting the Full Text with FindIt! and Interlibrary Loan
Tutorial on using FindIt! to access the full text of articles and place interlibrary loan requests
Get EndNote
EndNote is a citation manager that helps you organize references and create citations. St. Mary’s students, faculty, and staff can download EndNote for free.
Download EndNote
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Google Drive EndNote DownloadAfter installing the software, you may be prompted to install an update. Faculty and staff using SMCM computers may need to use Admin By Request to complete the update.
Use EndNote Web
You can also sign up for EndNote Web, a cloud-based version of EndNote. It allows you to access your library from anywhere and sync across multiple devices. Accounts are free for two years.
Need help?
For questions about downloading or installing EndNote, contact the Office of Information Technology.
For help using EndNote, visit our EndNote Basics Research Guide.
