Factiva — Another tool to answer community analysis and health services-type research questions
You may already know about LexisNexis Academic and Newsbank’s Access World News, which are both news sources that can be used for community analysis and health services-related research questions and projects. Factiva is another resource you may consider adding to your research toolbox for these specific questions.
Business, company, and industry content all can be found using Factiva, an online resource with more than 14,000 business and general news sources. These sources including U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, wire services, Web sites, photographs, and trade and industry publications. There are well over 500 “health care” industry sources alone, and nearly 200 for “pharmaceuticals.” Just a few of the publications included are Biotech News, Life Science Weekly, and Health & Medicine Week.
How do you get to Factiva? Starting at the Biomedical Library Home page, look for the Search for Online Resources box. Type “Factiva” in the box and change the selection to “All electronic materials.”
Want help in getting to know Factiva or how its content can benefit your research? Schedule a consultation with one of the librarians at the Biomedical Library by completing a request using our online form or emailing us at biomed-ref@library.ucla.edu.
