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.

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

UpToDate Anytime! Register for your account now!

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UpToDate is available to all UT Southwestern affiliates. To register for an UpToDate subscription:

  1. Make sure you are logged in to a UT Southwestern on-campus computer network. (Laptops or mobile devices should use the UTWPA2 wireless network.)
  2. Go to www.uptodate.com.
  3. Click on the Log In/Register button on the top right corner.
  4. Fill out the Register (New User) form.UpToDate logo
  5. Click Submit Registration button.
  6. Start searching!

Some benefits of registering for an account include:

  • Access to UpToDate from any computer with an Internet connection. With your username and password, you’ll get the evidence-based clinical information you need from home, office, or wherever you are!
  • Free UpToDate Mobile App for your iPhone®, iPad®, Android™, or Windows 8 devices.
  • Effortless CME credits when you research a clinical question using UpToDate onsite or remotely – including on your mobile device.

If you have any questions, please use our green iHUB Chat link on the Library’s home page Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or email LibAsk@utsouthwestern.edu. You may also search the Library’s Tutorials/FAQ page for online tutorials and information.

Non-Medical Bonus Titles in the Library Ejournal Collection

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As a member of several library consortia groups, the Library obtains substantial savings on top-ranking biomedical journals included in consortial ejournal packages. Library consortia leverage the purchasing power of member institutions, which results in access to an expanded number of journal titles and other resources for each participating institution. Along with essential medical and health care periodicals, the bundled packages widen support for each institution’s services and programs by including titles from a variety of other disciplines and interests. Visit Ejournals & Ebooks A to Z to access bonus titles such as:

  • Architectural Design
  • Christian Science Monitor
  • Consumer Reports
  • Harvard Business Review
  • Network Security
  • Texas Monthly
  • Many more!

To learn more about searching for ejournals, please see Using Ejournals A to Z and Ejournals A to Z FAQ Tutorial.

Library creates MERS-CoV Portal for reviewed information sources and tips

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MERSPortalOn May 2, 2014, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus in the United States. The virus was found in a man who had traveled from Saudi Arabia to Indiana at the end of April.

The Library’s MERS-CoV (Coronavirus) Portal provides information – from a variety of national and international sources – on the current state of the disease.

Note to PubMed searchers: CORONAVIRUS and CORONAVIRUS INFECTIONS are the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) most often used to describe MERS articles. Many MERS articles are recent and not yet indexed, so search by keyword as well as by MeSH.

Twitter users may also choose to search for the following hastags (in order of use): #MERS, #MERSCoV, and #coronavirus.

Web of Science returns!

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Web of ScienceThe Library has restored access to Web of Science (WOS), which includes these databases:

  • Science Citation Index Expanded (1900 to present)
  • Social Sciences Citation Index (1900 to present)
  • Arts & Humanities Citation Index (1975 to present)
  • Conference Proceedings Citation Index, Science Edition (1990 to present)
  • Conference Proceedings Citation Index, Social Sciences & Humanities Edition (1990 to present)

Previous WOS personal accounts may still be active if you have continued to receive alert updates. The WOS representative recommends checking for prior accounts before creating new ones.

 

Middle Floor re-opens for spacious 24/7 study; new microwave added on Main Floor

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micromiddleThe South Campus Library Middle Floor has officially re-opened as a spacious 24/7 quiet zone study area.

Additionally, a commercial grade microwave has been placed on a table in the corner by the lockers on the Main Floor. Auxiliary Enterprises graciously donated it for use. Cleaning supplies have been placed by the machine to assist with any spills and splatters acquired while in use.

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.