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National Agricultural Library (NAL) SEARCH
1Research and Education Librarian and Assistant Professor, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|June 3, 2026
Summary
The National Agricultural Library (NAL) SEARCH platform offers integrated access to vital agricultural and health science resources. It is an essential tool for professionals and students researching veterinary science, nutrition, and alternatives to animal experiments.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Health Science
- Information Science
Background:
- The USDA National Agricultural Library (NAL) developed the SEARCH platform to consolidate access to its diverse digital and special collections.
- Existing NAL resources include PubAg and AGRICOLA, requiring a unified discovery interface.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the NAL SEARCH discovery platform.
- To highlight the platform's utility for health science librarians, students, and professionals.
- To detail the integrated access to NAL's Digital Collections, Special Collections, PubAg, and AGRICOLA.
Main Methods:
- This article provides a descriptive overview of the NAL SEARCH platform.
- Information is synthesized from NAL's official documentation and resource descriptions.
- The focus is on the platform's functionalities and content accessibility.
Main Results:
- NAL SEARCH offers integrated access to multiple NAL databases and collections.
- The platform streamlines discovery for users in veterinary science, nutrition, and animal experiment alternatives.
- It serves as a primary gateway to authoritative agricultural and health information.
Conclusions:
- The NAL SEARCH platform is a crucial resource for accessing specialized agricultural and health sciences information.
- Its integrated nature enhances research efficiency for targeted user groups.
- This overview serves as a guide for effectively utilizing this valuable NAL tool.
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