Inside Information

Go Mobile with Clinical Information

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:25:59 +0000

On your iPhone or iPod Touch: access clinical videos, drug information, UVa people and departmental information, and more from the Library’s Mobile page (m.hsl.virginia.edu).

On your computer: find tips and updates on mobile resources of interest to health professionals, follow the Library’s Mobile User Group (MUG) Blog on your computer or mobile device (Palms, Blackberries, Windows Mobile, iPhones/iPods and more are highlighted).

The Library’s PDA Resources page has been updated to the Mobile Resources page, and has links to technical assistance and recommended mobile software for a variety of current devices.

For More Information
Contact Ellen Ramsey, Technology in Education Consulting (TEC) Team Manager, at 924-9962.

CAB Direct: Your Global Health Resource

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:24:14 +0000

Looking for reliable information on global health? Start your search with the CAB Direct database. CAB Direct’s information is extensive. Areas of research include:

Infectious Diseases
Human Nutrition
Community and Public Health
Medicinal and Poisonous Plants

CAB Direct provides global coverage of both the developing and developed world with over 50 languages translated into English. Information dates back to 1973 from peer-reviewed journals, books, technical reports, bulletins and conference proceedings. Within CAB Direct, search within the “Human Health: Public Health” and/or “Animal Sciences: Public Health” subject subsets.

Access CAB Direct
On the Library’s Home page, click “Databases”. Under Databases by Title, click “C” under the alphabetical listing, and then choose CAB Direct. Library Search Specialists can also perform your search and provide free search results.

For More Information
Contact Inhye Son, Electronic Services and Research Librarian, at (434) 924-0057.

What Can RefWorks Do For Me?

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:23:59 +0000

Maybe you’ve heard of RefWorks, but wondered how it can help you with your research and writing. Take a look at these examples to see how RefWorks has helped your colleagues at UVa.

Lisa is a graduate student in UVa’s nursing program and has recently resumed her education after many years in the workforce. Writing papers with the bibliography in the correct format is a challenge. RefWorks has made Lisa’s life a lot easier. She can now focus on the content of the paper and not the mechanics.

Michael and his colleagues are collaborating on a document. Michael uses RefShare to share references even with colleagues outside of UVa.

Jennifer is on the House Staff. She appreciates the flexibility that RefMobile provides her. With her mobile device Jennifer can access her RefWorks account from anywhere.

What do these three people have in common? They have discovered that RefWorks can help simplify and organize their research results.

As a Web-based, free to UVa tool, RefWorks allows you to store references and attachments online, create bibliographies, and share references with others. You can access RefWorks from Popular Databases on the Library Home Page.

Classes and Consultations on RefWorks
The Library offers opportunities to learn about RefWorks with both classes and one-on-one consultations. Register for a class or set-up a consultation at a time that fits your schedule.

For More Information
Contact Pat Shannon, Technology in Education Consulting Assistant, at (434) 982-0562.

Springer Books Available 24/7

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:22:07 +0000

The Library’s E-Book collection just got larger with the inclusion of 2800 new titles. Available through Springer Publishers, new books will continue to be added to the collection.

A selection of new books includes:

Obstetric Dermatology: A Practical Guide (2009)

Clinical Manual of Fever in Children (2009)

CT Evaluation of Coronary Artery Disease (2009)

With off-grounds proxy access, E-Books are conveniently available from anywhere. Books are fully searchable and can provide quick answers to clinical and research questions. Book content is printable in PDF or HTML formats.

Access E-Books
The new Springer E-Books can be found in Virgo (library catalog). Try the Virgo e-books/e-journals search to retrieve just electronic books on your subject of interest. In addition, selected online books are available through the E-Books link from the Library’s Home page.

For More Information
Contact Jonathan Lord, Collection Development Librarian, at (434) 924-0059.

Enhance your Skills with a Class or Consultation

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:21:29 +0000

Let us help you learn to:

Locate health information resources for your mobile device
Find information sources for your research needs
Use PowerPoint to create presentations or posters
Manage and create bibliographies with Refworks
And more!

For More Information
Contact Patricia Vaughn, Education Librarian, at (434) 924-0055.

Introducing Our Newest Library Member

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:20:56 +0000

Rod Martin is the newest member of the Library Service Desk, working evenings.

Martin is a native of Massachusetts but has lived in Charlottesville for the past 10 years. Rod holds a Master degree in Theological Studies from Boston University School of Theology and is a recent graduate of UVA with a PhD in European history, specializing in European intellectual and religious history.

Before joining the Library Service Desk team, Rod worked in a variety of positions including a short stint in our own Historical Collections working with the collection digitations project. Along with his full time position in the Library, Rod is currently the “consulting historian” for National Geographic, writes articles for T & T Clark Companion to Reformation Theology, and has begun work translating the works of Martin Luther, founder of the Lutheran Church.

Rod is excited about joining the library for many reasons but foremost is his love of libraries, books, and learning and the opportunity to work with our patrons in their educational endeavors.

You Spoke and We Listened

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:19:30 +0000

Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent Inside Information survey. Here is what you told us:

Your preferred article topics were about learning how to manage information more effectively and learning about new information sources. You also were somewhat interested in keeping up with library events and class offerings and reading about new technology. We will continue to include articles that interest you and help you on your job.

Your thoughts on Inside Information are welcome at anytime. Please don’t hesitate to contact Patricia Vaughn, Education Librarian, at (434) 924-0055.

New Library Exhibition

admin — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:57:45 +0000

Every Breath You Take: Tuberculosis Fresh-Air Treatments exhibition will occupy the Library lobby from April 1 to May 12, 2009.

The exhibit includes information, images, and artifacts on the pervasiveness of tuberculosis 1850-1950, the search for cures, establishment of sanitariums to treat patients, and fundraising for treatment and research, along with other topics. The special emphasis is on the various fresh-air treatments for TB patients (mountain air, sea air, desert air, even cave air).

Part of the exhibit is a collection of TB-related posters from the American Lung Association of Virginia. The posters are from Historical Collections and Services of the library and are being exhibited for the first time. Also in the exhibit is a 1925 incubator used to culture TB specimens at the Blue Ridge Sanitarium in Charlottesville.

Drawings will be held for a TB-related movie and for book sets of novels by authors with tuberculosis.

Anyone wishing to arrange a guided tour should contact Sonya Coleman, at 434.982.0576.

Reference Desk Changes Underway

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:30:41 +0000

The library world is changing: in-person library visits are declining, while virtual uses of the library Web and resources are on the rise. One way the Library is responding to this change is to expand our services beyond the library walls.

Librarians will spend less time at the Reference Desk and more time outside the library. They will continue to work collaboratively with Health System individuals and groups to develop innovative and creative ways to share and organize knowledge.

What does this mean to Library visitors? You will still have the service that you need through a one-stop point at the Circulation Desk, with the Reference Desk closing this summer. At the Circulation Desk you’ll be able to check out materials, get help looking up an item, and request technology support and reference assistance. If your information needs cannot be met at this desk, a reference librarian will be paged for assistance.

We also hope our online services such as reference chat will be convenient for those who want to come to the Library virtually for assistance. Eventually the physical Reference Desk will be closed but the virtual reference desk will remain open.

As a profession and as individuals, librarians continue to evolve to meet the changing landscape of information technologies. We welcome your ideas on how we can continue to serve you in this new environment.

Gretchen Arnold
Library Director
gvn8r@virginia.edu

Learning How to Use Multimedia

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:29:51 +0000

Wondering how to better incorporate multimedia into your instruction and presentations? The Library has a class for you! In this hands-on class, learn how to integrate 35-mm slides, VHS clips, and ideas for electronic media using Macintosh computers and software.

The Moore Multimedia program, consisting of two three-hour sessions, is scheduled for May 5th and 7th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Because of the small class size and specialized nature of the skills taught, a short statement of interest is requested from each registrant. Instructor approval, based on statement of interest, will be required before attendance can be confirmed.

For more information
To learn more or register, contact Stephanie Fielding, Technology in Education Consulting Specialist, (434) 924-1113.