Monthly Archives: August 2008

Anatomy.tv: 3D human anatomy via Library Web site

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Anatomy.tv is “the world’s most detailed 3D model of human anatomy online.” This interactive site gives detailed views of human anatomy at various anatomical levels, from bone to surface structure and every layer in between. Models may be rotated to view from all perspectives, and descriptive text is provided for each part displayed.
A 25-chapter “Study Guide” is included within Anatomy.tv. The first chapter is a useful introduction to the language of anatomy. Other chapters focus on the skeleton and the muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, digestive, reproductive, and endocrine systems. Interactive MRI views and self-guided quizzes are also available.
For quickest access, type “Anatomy.tv” in the “Search” box on the Library Web site. Remote access is limited to UT Southwestern affiliates only, including residents, fellows, and University Hospital employees. Walk-in users of the Library also have access.
Authorized users may download, save and print images, but please note that all material (unless otherwise noted) is protected by copyright law.

"Quick Links" box on Library Web site is shortcut to most popular resources

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EZ Proxy is a fast and easy web-based way to access Library resources. In the past, EZ Proxy could only be used to access electronic journals, but starting today you can use EZ Proxy to access all library electronic resources (Ebooks, databases, etc.) with the exception of Up To Date.
Juniper VPN provides access to UT Southwestern resources through either a secure Web gateway (for Web resources only) or a client download (for a more secure connection to the UT Southwestern network). Juniper VPN is used not just for accessing Library resources but can be used for other UT Southwestern and departmental resources.
To understand the differences between VPN and EZProxy, see the chart below:

  EZProxy VPN
Off-Campus Access to Ejournals Yes Yes
Off-Campus Access to Ebooks and
other Library Electronic Resources		 Yes Yes
Off-Campus Access to UpToDate No No
Available to Parkland residents Yes No
Available to Children’s residents No No
Usable with mobile devices Yes Varies with device
Off-Campus Access to non-Library
UTSW resources		 No Yes
Download required No Yes
(for non-web resources)

High-demand textbooks offered online and in print

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Need to locate information in a comprehensive medical or basic science textbook? The Library offers many such high-demand texts in both online and print versions. Some online versions contain material not in the print edition and some are updated continuously.
Online copies of comprehensive texts can be found on the Library Web site in more than one way:

  • Click on the “Find a Book/Journal” heading (under the rotating banner) to see a list of the top sources for electronic textbooks. A few texts, such as Harrison’s Online, are are listed under their own titles. Other online texts are bundled together into packages such as Access Medicine, MD Consult and Stat!Ref. Click the link to the package, login as needed, and then navigate to the list of the textbooks in that package.
  • Click on the “Electronic Books” link (immediately below the “Find a Book/Journal” header link) to reach a page where you can search for books by keyword or subject.

The Library Web site can be reached from any campus computer or from off campus using Cisco Virtual Private Network (VPN). For more information on access from off campus, see the Off-Campus Access page of the Library Web site.
Print copies of the latest editions of high-demand textbooks are kept in two locations in the South Campus (main) Library:

  • In the “Core Collection” shelves to the right of the Library entrance.
  • In the “Academic Reserve” collection behind the Information Desk, to the left of the entrance.

Other textbooks are kept on the Top Floor of the Library. Print books in all locations are arranged by call numbers, which are assigned based on subject matter.
Information Desk staff will be happy to assist you in finding the text you need in either location. You can also search the online catalog to find out which books the Library owns and where they are located.

Have nutrition questions? National Nutrient Database has answers

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Want to know what foods have the fewest calories per serving? The most fiber? The most protein?
The National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference has the answers to these and a wide variety of other nutrition questions. This database – maintained by the United States Deparement of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service – is the foundation of most food and nutrition databases in the United States and is used in food policy, research, and nutrition monitoring.
The database’s user-friendly home page has a search box to allow you to quickly locate data on a specific food item of interest. The home page also has a link to a Nutrient List that allows you to search by nutrient (such as protein, fat, calories, fiber, or minerals) and retrieve a list of foods sorted alphabetically or by nutrient content. A “How to get information” button links you to a wide variety of other nutrition information sources.