Materials in the Widener University Libraries are classed according to the Library of Congress classification schedule. When performing a subject search in the online library catalog (http://libcat.widener.edu/), use the subject heading "bioethics" to find materials in the Widener libraries on Bioethics Law:
You can also perform a keyword search using the word “bioethics.” A keyword search is a broader search and you will likely receive more hits than if you performed a subject specific search.
Materials on bioethics law may also be included under the subject of "medical ethics." Perform a subject search in the library online catalog using “Bioethics” or "Medical Ethics" as a subject heading to find additional materials.
The following list suggests subject headings to use when searching a catalog or journal index:
Use the databases to search for articles on your topic. Some databases provide full-text display of articles while others only provide citations to, or abstracts of, articles. Some of the databases linked to in this Guide are subscription databases. Access is available to these databases on the Widener Campus and also off campus.
Lexis & Westlaw - all Widener students have an individual Lexis & Westlaw password. If you have trouble with your password please contact Lexis or Westlaw.
Other Databases - When using other databases off campus you may be prompted for your name and library barcode number. The library barcode number is printed on the back of your student ID.
Some of the databases linked to in this guide are subscription databases. Access is available to these databases on the Widener Law Commonwealth campus and off.
Lexis & Westlaw - all Widener Law Commonwealth students have an individual passwords to Lexis & Westlaw. If you have trouble with your password please contact Lexis or Westlaw.
Other databases - When using other databases off campus you may be prompted for your name/email and/or ID or library barcode number. (The library barcode number is printed on the back of your student ID.)
