Category Archives: Internet Resources

StatPearls Complete brings new modules, CE, and QBanks

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StatPearls Complete is a point of care and clinical support tool that includes:

  • Point of Care Content for over 170 specialties
  • Continuing Education for over 180 specialties for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, social workers, and other allied health professionals
  • QBanks covering every board or certification exam in every English-speaking country and providing exam blueprint mapping for physicians, nurses, NP, PA, RN, LVN, Pharmacy, and Allied Health

Registration is required. UT Southwestern faculty, staff, students, and residents may register for a personal account with their @utsouthwestern.edu email address.

More information is available at the following links:

CAS SciFinder® adds AI components to searches and summaries

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CAS SciFinder® has recently added new AI features. Starting in early September, users will see a single “omnibox” search that supports reference, substance, reaction, and supplier queries. This secure AI technology will:

  • Enable natural language search.
  • Provide instant answers to basic questions without the need to delve into substance details or journal articles taken directly from published sources.
  • AI-generated summarizations available in early October, from factual data, that can be used to understand research results and trends faster.

Don’t have an account? Use the registration form to create one.

EndNote 2025 has arrived!

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EndNote 2025 is now available for download. Go to the EndNote Guide for links and instructions.

The 2025 edition features a new AI component called “Key Takeaways”, which extracts and summarizes important insights from articles and PDFs. Additional features include:

  • Find a Journal
  • Cite from a PDF
  • Summary Panel Redesign
  • Web of Science Citing Articles and Related Records
  • Find Reference Updates and Find Full Text Improvements
  • Sync Process Visibility
  • Option to Use En Dashes for Pages and Date Ranges
  • Library Details in Library Status Window
  • Updates to the Edit Tab

To find out more about the additional features, go to Clarivate’s EndNote 2025 Key Features post.

CINAHL and other EBSCO Interfaces Receive Upgrade

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In August, all EBSCO databases including CINAHL‘s interface will be officially transferred to a more accessible platform. The librarians have trialed the interface and identified some significant changes which will be covered in our upcoming July 23rd class at 12 noon. This training is highly recommended for Nursing, APP, School of Health Professions, and School of Public Health affiliates.

Pivot Funding Database Now Includes AI Features

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Pivot, a funding opportunities database available through the Library, includes new AI-powered features: 

  • Semantic Search – AI-powered natural language searching available in the Advanced Search interface. The search is less precise, but it may uncover relevant opportunities not found using traditional search methods. 
  • AI-Generated Titles and Summaries – Found within a funding opportunity entry, these items improve discovery and review by providing additional context and description. The Advanced Search interface now defaults to also searching the AI-Generated summaries. 

For more information on the integration of AI into other Library tools, see the Artificial Intelligence Guide.

Spot Predatory Journals Quickly – Cabells Data Now Powering LibKey! 

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Say goodbye to deceptive journals!  LibKey now integrates Cabells data to seamlessly flag predatory journals—whether you’re searching on-campus or remotely. No matter where you browse—publisher sites like Elsevier and Wiley, databases like PubMed, or even Google Scholar—LibKey warns you if a journal is potentially predatory. Click the alert to uncover key violations and access the full report via Cabells Predatory Reports. Just install the LibKey Nomad browser to integrate with Cabells Predatory Reports.  Stay informed, stay protected! 

On My Own Time registration ends July 9th

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Registration for the 24th Annual On My Own Time Employee Art Exhibit is now open. Submissions may be submitted through July 9, 2025. If you are interested, the following links provide more information about the rules for submissions.

Please note that due to space constraints, only UT Southwestern employees and students may submit entries. Also, submissions are limited to the following:

  • Visual art: one (1) work of art per category
  • Literary works: three (3) entries per category

For more information including key dates and entry rules, please visit the UT Southwestern OMOT website.

New Predatory Publishing Guide

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Did you know that predatory publishers and organizers of predatory conferences prioritize profit over scholarly integrity? 

The recently launched Predatory Publishing Guide addresses the “what,” “why” and “how” of predatory publishers and predatory conference organizers. Risks include: 

  • Lack of peer review 
  • Limited visibility 
  • Impact 
  • Reputation damage to the author, conference participant, and institution 
  • Ethical concerns 
  • Copyright 

Efforts to fight predatory publishing require collaboration and support. Start with the Publishing Red Flags Handout Red Flags Handout. Additional tools and resources to identify predatory publishers and predatory conference organizers include: 

  • Cabell’s Predatory Journals 
  • Predatory Journal Checklist – created to assist researchers/scholars make an informed decision about where to publish. 
  • Think.Check.Submit – an international initiative to educate researchers/scholars in choosing a reputable Open Access journal.  
  • Conference Checker – the short questionnaire is designed to help to determine whether or not a conference is legitimate.  
  • Think, Check, Attend – an initiative to guide and assist researchers/scholars in choosing trusted conferences to attend and to present their research.  
  • Pivot – use as a starting point to review information and deadlines for open calls for papers from forthcoming conferences.  

Questions? Feedback? Use the Ask Us form or call 214-648-2001 Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. 

Is a reference manager by any other name just as sweet? (EndNote vs. Zotero)

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Because many people have used Zotero while at their previous institutions, the Library is providing a new class that compares EndNote with Zotero. This class is intended to help those who are familiar with Zotero but would like to learn about the differences and similarities between the platforms.

The class will be held virtually on Tuesday, April 15, at 12 p.m., and registration is required. (Note: If you are interested in this training but can’t attend, please register anyway, and we will send you a link to the recording.)

Start using First Aid Forward!

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The Library is beginning a new subscription in 2025 to McGraw Hill’s First Aid Forward, which is an interactive learning resource that leverages the First Aid book content students have relied on for decades, in a digital platform. Trial access to the platform has been enabled through January 31, 2025, while the subscription terms are being negotiated.

To get started, users will need to create a personal account using the following instructions:

  1. Click on the registration link for First Aid Forward: Step 1 or First Aid Forward: Step 2.
  2. Follow the prompts to create or sign into your account. Important: Use your utsouthwestern.edu email address.
  3. You will be sent a “magic link” via email.
  4. Click on the “magic link” to sign into First Aid Forward. You now have access!
  5. If you would like access to both Step 1 and Step 2, repeat steps #1-4 using the other registration link to add the second product to your account. You will then be able to toggle between them from the First Aid Forward home page.