Library Resources

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LIBRARY ONLINE SERVICES

Interlibrary Loan - Article Request
24/7 Chat with a Librarian
Research Consultations
Library Workshops

One on one session with a research specialist to help you with your research projects. Consultations are available in person and online.

RESEARCH CONSULTATIONS

ASK US: CHAT WITH A LIBRARIAN

Chat with a librarian: 24/7 chat for any research or information need, librarians are available 365. HPU Librarians available during office hours and after-hours coverage from other librarians around the U.S. & U.K.

EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

Check our events and workshops that include more specific graduate tools like Zotero.

Finding Sources: HPU Discovery

HPU Discovery: Main search tool to find books, articles, videos

Note: HPU Discovery does not search all the specialized health databases

Databases: List of all subscribed and open-access databases supported by HPU. Look for Health Sciences subjects.

Finding Sources: Databases

DPT RESEARCH GUIDE

https://hpu.libguides.com/DPT

Each database has unique content and search algorithms. Choose the databases that best match your research needs.

Search Multiple Databases

Google Scholar access is available through our library subscriptions. Make sure to utilize the resources you’re paying for and that are properly vetted.

Google Scholar @ HPU

If HPU does not have an article or book you need, use this service to request it from other libraries that are part of our consortiums.

Bookmark ILL Article Form

Inter Library Loan (ILL)

AI: Helpful Assistant, Not Your Evidence

Bias & Hallucinations – AI can invent citations, misstate facts, and reflect bias. Always verify.
Human Agency – You make the final call. AI is a tool, not the authority.
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) – Searching and appraising are core skills; don’t outsource them.
Course Policy – Follow your syllabus/instructor. Cite AI if used.
Data Privacy & Copyright – Don’t upload class work, exams, or full articles; this may break policies or copyright law.

Brainstorm synonyms/terms for PICO
Explain unfamiliar wording/concepts
Get a quick background on a topic
Find appraisal checklists (CONSORT, PRISMA)
Explore new perspectives/angles
Overcome writer’s block
Outline or organize ideas
Repackage notes (e.g., into a table)

Must be approved by your instructor.
Be transparent about any AI use in your work.

Good uses for AI tools

"Overreliance on large language models by learners and teachers can hinder critical thinking and problem-solving skills."

Gerlich, M. (2025). AI tools in society: Impacts on cognitive offloading and the future of critical thinking. Societies, 15(1), 6. https://doi.org/10.3390/soc15010006