Category Archives: Library Services

Construction begins on new Active Learning Center at South Campus Library

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Effective March 2, 2015, access to the Middle (3rd) Floor of the Health Sciences Digital Library and Learning Center is no longer available as construction on the future Active Learning Center begins. All Library clients should be aware that increased noise during business hours may result from the construction.

Please note: the construction also requires closing the Library’s central staircase, so access to the Library Administration Suite (E3.314) and the Top (4th) Floor needs to be redirected, as follows:

  • To pick up Interlibrary Loan materials and access the Library Administration Conference Room during business hours, refer to the map below for location and instructions.
  • To access the 4th Floor Quiet Study area, use the Library Elevator.
  • To return Interlibrary Loan materials, use the Main Floor Interlibrary Loan Dropbox.

Construction is expected to be completed in July 2015, in anticipation of the new Medical School curriculum implementation. The North Campus Branch Library (ND2.300) is available as an alternate study location with 24/7 quiet study as well as clinical, Library, and student computer workstations.

Introducing new Interlibrary Loan service enhancements and web location

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ILLiadThe Health Sciences Digital Library and Learning Center has just upgraded its Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) server to accommodate security and service enhancements.

The ILLiad log-in page is now located at https://illiad.swmed.org. Please update any old internet browser bookmarks linking to the previous ILLiad log-in web page.

 

 

 

Rathvon to reveal EndNote tips & tricks at upcoming Effective Teacher Series lecture

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On February 17, 2015, 12 noon in D1. 602, everyone is invited to come hear David Rathvon, MLS, enx7Client Experience Program Coordinator, present “EndNote X7 and Beyond”, a session on the popular citation management program, at the upcoming Effective Teacher Series lecture. Rathvon is the Library’s main technical support contact for EndNote and teaches group and individual training sessions as well as provides individual troubleshooting.

If you have a specific EndNote question, contact David by email or Ask Us form on the Library & Learning Center’s website. To schedule an individual or group training session, use the Request Training page.

 

"Prepare, Present, Promote/Preserve": supporting your academic poster from start to finish

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Great! You’ve been approved to present a poster at a conference, forum, or other event. Your Library can help you every step of the way.

PREPARE
Did you know the Library provides design assistance for academic posters? Jane Scott, the Library’s Design and Promotion Specialist, is available to help you! To schedule a free individual consultation or group class, go to the Library’s Personal/Group Training Request page and select “Designing Your Best Academic Poster” in the list of topics.

PRESENT
Need to practice for your presentation? Reserve the Library’s Presentation Practice Room (Room E2.408) on the Main Floor of the South Campus Library. Practice your synopsis and talking points or invite your peers for some group feedback.  A dry erase sign-up board is available for advance reservation requests on a weekly basis.

PROMOTE & PRESERVE
What do you do with that poster after the event is over? Well, instead of rolling it up to store on a shelf or attaching a large file to an email when someone asks for a copy, consider this alternative—deposit the digital version into the Poster Center collection in the UT Southwestern Institutional Repository, which will provide the following benefits to students, researchers, faculty, or other staff at UT Southwestern:

  • Wider access to scholarly output beyond journal articles with your university affiliation
  • Easy citation or referral of an item through a permanent identifier and online link
  • Additional discoverability and preservation options through metadata and archives processes
  • The deposit of multiple files, if needed (e.g., abstract, working design, completed poster, session handout, and more)

You can deposit the poster directly, have someone deposit it on your behalf, or transfer the file to Library staff for deposit. Access to the item can also be restricted until after a specific conference, forum, or other event is completed.

Learn more about the Institutional Repository by visiting the frequently-asked-questions content found in the “Institutional Repository Basics” collection. To get started, contact Cameron Kainerstorfer, Manager, Digital Collections.

 

Digital Library acquires new Wiley Nursing ebook Collection

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WileyNursingPromo-bannerUT Southwestern Health Sciences Digital Library and Learning Center now has online access to the Wiley Nursing ebooks collection.  This collection of online books was purchased through our consortial partnership with the University of Texas System using Academic Library Collection Enhancement Program (ALCEP) funds allocated by the UT System Board of Regents for one-time collection purchases.

The collection, now discoverable in the recently updated Library Catalog, provides easy one-click online access from the “Click here for online access via Wiley” link in the record. The new catalog record format also provides subject headings and a book cover image (when available).

To access the collection directly from the Library Catalog, go to the “Lists” drop-down menu on the top left and select “Wiley Nursing Ebooks Collection”.

New Library catalog is here!

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The Library’s new catalog is now live! The new URL is www.utsouthwestern.edu/libcat.

This Web-based open source integrated library system is built upon the Koha platform. Please refer to the Library Catalog FAQ page for search tips and other information related to the catalog.

Some of the new features include:

  • Fresh new look and feel with responsive theme that adjusts accordingly on all devices
  • More robust keyword and advanced searching
  • Search filtering by item type, subjects, location, and more
  • Cover image for many books
  • Export selections to citation management software (e.g. EndNote, Zotero, etc.) via “shopping cart”
  • Course reserves
  • Social network share buttons
  • Recommended lists of resources

We will continue to fine tune the catalog based on usage pattern and feedback from you. Please send any suggestions or comments to libWebmaster@utsouthwestern.edu.

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Bill Maina retires after 35 years of service to UT Southwestern community

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Maina receiving plaque for 35 years of service by Assistant VP for Library Services, Kelly Gonzalez

Maina receiving plaque from Assistant VP for Library Services, Kelly Gonzalez at retirement reception.

William “Bill” Maina retires this month, having provided 35 years of dedicated, valuable service to the UT Southwestern community.

As faculty associate, Bill Maina has held numerous roles and management responsibilities throughout the years in various Library departments including Archives and History of Medicine, Special Projects, as well as Collection Development.

He has served as the Library Archivist for the past few years, assisting with the acquisition and supervision of various archives projects and Rare Book Room tours. He was instrumental in the selection and description of items in the first two collections for the online UT Southwestern Archives Collection. He also curated exhibits such as the current History of St. Paul Hospital and School Nursing School exhibit in the South Campus Library.

His keen aesthetic and sense of order proved invaluable during the Library’s 1990s building renovation project, in which he helped organize and design the space, and assisted with subsequent modifications throughout the years. He created one of the first marketing plans for the Library, and served as a valuable member to the Corporate Communications/Marketing teams. He has also been an editor and frequent article contributor to the Library News blog

He has also been instrumental in maintaining art shows within the Library by coordinating shows, highlighting local artistic talent, and working with various arts organizations. He has assisted with the coordination of the On My Own Time annual campus exhibit housed in the South Campus Library since it began in 2000.

He has held professional memberships in a variety of organizations, such as the Academy of Health Information Professionals of the Medical Library Association, Society of American Archivists, South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association, and D/FW HealthLINE.

The Library would like to thank him for his numerous contributions and wish him the best in this exciting new chapter of his life.

New Library catalog launched by August 31

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newcomputerThe Health Sciences Digital Library & Learning Center will be launching its new catalog system by August 31. This Web-based open source integrated library system is built upon the Koha platform.  Some of the new features include:

  • Fresh new look and feel with responsive theme that adjusts accordingly on all devices
  • More robust keyword and advanced searching
  • Search filtering by item type, subjects, location, and more
  • Cover image for many books
  • Export selections to citation management software (e.g. EndNote, Zotero, etc.) via “shopping cart”
  • Course reserves
  • Social network share buttons
  • Recommended lists of resources

All print books & journals arrive at Joint Library Facility

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DSC_0471The Library has just completed the huge task of moving print books and journals to the Joint Library Facility (JLF) in College Station, Texas.

The print items are officially changed to read “JLF” in the Library’s catalog, and JLF staff has placed top priority in processing our collection over other participating institutions. Processing is anticipated to be complete by Fall 2014.

In the interim, Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad) may assist you in obtaining any of our resources from another institution at standard ILL rates until the JLF completes its processing of the collection. Once the processing is complete, only journal articles will require standard ILL rates; books will be provided at no cost.

Middle and Top floors close to prepare for book and journal move to JLF

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DSC_0450The Middle and Top floors of the South Campus (main) Library will be closed during parts of the next two to three months while the book and journal collection is prepared for relocation to the Joint Library Facility (JLF). Increased noise levels on these floors are to be expected.

Main Floor quiet areas have been designated in the individual and group study room area as well as the large open room across from the vending and beverage machines. The North Campus Branch Library is also available as an alternate 24/7 ID badge access study location during this transition. The Library appreciates your patience and accommodation as we navigate this transition.

Any questions about the transition can be directed to Richard Wayne.