Daily Archives: August 18, 2014

ClinicalKey to replace MD Consult/First Consult August 31, 2014

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Clinical_KeyClinicalKey, the newest clinical decision making product from Elsevier, will officially replace the soon to be discontinued MD Consult and First Consult on August 31, 2014.

ClinicalKey, which is accessible through the Library’s website under Popular Links, is a comprehensive resource that combines MD Consult and First Consult functions with exciting new enhancements, such as the following:

  • New functionality and central location of information including a preview feature
  • Registration log-in may be linked to a Scopus and SciVal Funding account
  • Multi-platform mobile app available upon registration confirmation (on-campus registration required)
  • New content updates available by RSS feed or blog
  • Reading list functions that allow the creation and exporting of a bibliography
  • Procedures consult that includes video, images, and written instructions, as well as an updated Microsoft Excel spreadsheet of all existing consults

For questions or training on how to use ClinicalKey, email LibSearchers@utsouthwestern.edu.

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