WUC library and research resources at Whitewater University
Explore the WUC library and research resources — peer-reviewed journals via LIRN, the Chinese Text Project for TCM classics, partnerships with the San Jose MLK and De Anza libraries, plus curated databases for humanities, CSE, and public health.
Ask a Librarian
Help with research, locating sources, and search strategies — through email, drop-in, or scheduled Zoom appointments.
Drop-in & Appointments
Drop-in help is available at the Admin Office. You can also schedule an appointment with a librarian to meet on Zoom — email library@wuc.edu to arrange a time.
Email Questions
Email library@wuc.edu with your research question. Most requests get a substantive answer within 48 hours.
Research Assistance Policy: librarians teach students how to conduct their own research — we don’t conduct it for you. We also don’t proofread, edit, or interpret statistical, legal, or medical information.
General Library & Databases
Peer-reviewed journals via LIRN, the largest open-access directory (DOAJ), and finance-specific research.
LIRN — Library & Information Resources Network
LIRN provides students with access to databases in many fields of study, offering full-text articles from thousands of peer-reviewed journals. Accessible from any computer with an internet connection.
Faculty and registered WUC students only. Contact admin@wuc.edu for login credentials. YouTube LIRN tutorials.
DOAJ — Directory of Open Access Journals
Community-curated online directory indexing high-quality, open-access, peer-reviewed journals. The world’s largest collection of open-access academic journals.
Open access — no login required.
The Journal of Finance
Leading research across all major fields of financial research — one of the most widely cited academic journals in finance and economics.
Local Library Partnerships
WUC students can enroll directly at these nearby libraries for physical and online resources.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library (San Jose)
Collaboration between the City of San Jose and San Jose State University. WUC students, after enrolling at the library, can access all of MLK Library’s materials and online services.
Free enrollment with a current WUC student ID at the MLK Library circulation desk.
De Anza College Library
Open to the general public and only ~10 minutes walking distance from the WUC campus. WUC students can access library materials, online services, and quiet study space.
Traditional Chinese Medicine resources
TCM-specific databases — Chinese classics, herbology, and acupuncture research.
Chinese Text Project
Online open-access digital library of pre-modern Chinese texts. Students can find and search TCM Chinese classics and literature directly.
Taiwan TCM Database
World’s largest and most comprehensive free-download small molecular database on traditional Chinese medicine and herbology for virtual screening. WUC students can use the database or the iScreen web server for academic research.
Airiti Library
Academic journals in medical and life sciences published in Taiwan and China — covering humanities, social science, natural science, applied science, medical science, and life science.
PIAPHW — Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce
Online academic library resource helping the public health workforce find and use information effectively. A collaboration of U.S. government agencies, public health organizations, and health-sciences libraries.
Humanities & international literature
Cross-cultural materials for ESL students and broader academic context.
Institute of European and American Studies (IEAS)
Materials in literature, history, philosophy, education, political science, law, sociology, and economics from Europe and the U.S. — books, journals, newspapers, microfilms, discs, databases, and audio-video materials.
United Kingdom Classic Literature Online Library
Public-domain classic literature — one of the main sections of the world’s classic literature library.
Taiwan Literature and Classics Institute
Rich collections of ancient Chinese literature and classics, plus multi-media digital learning materials in Chinese and Taiwan literature.
World Scientific Publishing
One of the world’s leading academic publishers — 600+ books and 130+ journals per year across science, technology, medicine, and business management.
Recent WUC TCM Research & Publications
Recent WUC TCM faculty and student research papers accepted in conference and journal publications.
Rares Claudiu Onofrei
Research Methodology in Alternative Medicine: The effect of acupuncture and herbal medicine in treating Heart and Spleen qi deficiency insomnia
School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Su Junxia
Study of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine on Treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Caused by Spleen Deficiency
School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Zhen Linkun
Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Massage for the Treatment of Shoulder Pain
School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Guifen Li
Research Methodology in Alternative Medicine: The study of Chinese Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine on Treating Dysmenorrhea Caused by Liver Qi Stagnation
School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Talk to Us
Librarian
library@wuc.edu
48-hour response
Admin Office
(408) 913-9393
admin@wuc.edu