New Library Subscription: JAMAevidence®

JAMAevidence® provides fundamental tools for teaching, learning, and applying evidence-based medicine in the assessment of health problems and outcomes of health care. 

Users will find leading references that explain basic principles to turn theory into practice, customizable worksheets that allow them to systematically apply evidence-based medicine to their cases, and PowerPoint slideshows to enhance classroom and conference learning.

To access JAMAevidence® visit:  http://library.tmc.edu/resources/

Library Subscribes to Springer Protocols

The Texas Medical Center Library is pleased to announce that we now subscribe to Springer Protocols.  Over 26,000 protocols are contained within 1,401 ebooks, under 21 series titles, including the most highly requested  by our patrons--Methods in Molecular Biology--which makes up 88% of Springer Protocols content.  Our print subscription to Methods in Molecular Biology is therefore discontinued, replaced by a subscription  for online access to the entire Springer Protocols collection.

Archival and current content from 1980 to the present is accessible via the Springer Protocols icon on our Top Databases webpage, as well as our A to Z index of Databases.  Using the TMC Library’s PubMed link, you may link out directly to Springer Protocols retrieved in PubMed search results.  Lastly, you may also access Springer Protocols in our Resources A to Z list by clicking on the EBooks tab, selecting the filter:  “Title contains all the words” and entering the search term “protocols”.   

SciVerse Hub and RSS Down Time, Saturday morning, Dec. 1

Elsevier advises that ScienceDirect and Scopus RSS feed service will be interrupted for a short time, between approximately 6:30 and 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, December 1st in order to roll out some infrastructure upgrades. SciVerse Hub will also be unavailable, from about 10:00 a.m. to noon. 

The new release being installed will include browser support for Google Chrome for PC,  and Mac support of Safari, Firefox and Google Chrome. Complete iOS and Android support will not yet be added, but existing bugs have been fixed for these services, and mobile users should see an improvement to their user experience. Thank you for your patience.

TMC ProSearch Down for Maintenance

Due to network maintenance and upgrades, TMC ProSearch will be unavailable on Sunday, November 11, 2012 from midnight to 4 a.m. CST.

Tracking Your Publications

Do you need to find out who has cited your work but aren’t sure what database will provide that information?

Scopus' "Author Search" lets you see who is citing whom. Use this tool to see your bibliographic connections to other authors, find metrics on your citation rates, and find measures of journal performance. Using JCR to find the Impact Factor of journals will also be covered in this class.

Monday, October 15
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Register Here

Taught by: Allen Lopez, Education Librarian – Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713.799.7170

ProSearch: What You Can Do And How To Do It

This class will introduce you to The TMC Library's new ProSearch search tool. We will explore its features and how you can effectively use it in your research.

 Thursday, October 04, 2012

 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Taught by: Sandra Yates, Instructional Technologies Librarian - Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713.799.7176

Register Here

Cochrane Library Launches New Search Functionality

The Cochrane Library has introduced a new search functionality for its database. The new search features have been developed in consultation with members of the Cochrane Collaboration, users will expect to see major changes to the layout of search pages and will be able to use a new range of search features such as:

• Auto-suggest features within basic and MeSH search functions
• Updated display of search results and filtering options
• Ability to view search terms and results on the same page
• Ability to insert lines and add one search to one another
• Improved MeSH look-up feature
• Hover-over Tool Tips giving a brief explanation of the functions

All previously saved searches will be transferred onto the new search platform, with no action required on the part of customers.

Click here for further information, including a tour of the new search interface.



Wiley Online Library downtime on August 25th

 


Wiley Online Library  will not be available this Saturday, August 25, 7:00-9:00 am/C.S.T., due to essential site maintenance.  Thank you for your patience.  If you have any questions, please contact eresources@exch.library.tmc.edu.

AccessMedicine-- Scheduled Maintenance-- This Week

AccessMedicine has scheduled a server maintenance during approximately two hours on the night of April 12th and 13th.  Down time will begin at about 11:00 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Although they did not say so, it is possible that AccessSurgery may be affected for this same brief period.

Cochrane Library Service Interruption Saturday

The TMC Library has just learned that Cochrane Library will be down for hardware maintenance on Saturday March 24th, between approximately 5:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. CDT. The pubisher apologizes for the inconvenience to our users.

ScienceDirect, Scopus Down Time

Elsevier has notified customers that service disruptions may occur during an upgrade planned for Saturday, March 17th, between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. CDT. This work may intermittently affect users' access to ScienceDirect journals, the Scopus database, and the SciVerse Hub interface. The publishers apologize for any inconvenience that may be experienced by our users as a result of this update.

Methods Navigator - New Database Subscription

Methods Navigator provides a time-saving structure for life scientists that facilitates search, retrieval and application of correct laboratory methods. Drawing on content from Methods in Enzymology, Methods in Cellular Biology, and more than 40,000 articles from 15 primary and methods journals (all published by Elsevier,) Methods Navigator also includes 120 of the most commonly-used protocols. The database combines multiple taxonomies into a single ontology to search across these resources (organized into 60,000 topics) for the methods and protocols you need.

Individual (free) registration allows you to bookmark materials for quick retrieval from a personal storage area called MyMethods. Protocols can also be downloaded to a computer and opened with Word; users are free to edit them and upload the changed documents into MyMethods, from which point they can also be shared with other Methods Navigator users.

Accessing "Help" opens a pop-up window with Help contents and a link on the top menu to a short 3-part video tutorial. Scopus users will notice many familiar search and filtering features in Methods Navigator.

To access Methods Navigator, go to the Library website, click on Find Library Materials and select Databases. You need to activate JavaScript and use a browser updated within the past year.

For questions regarding Methods Navigator, contact the Reference and Outreach Department via chat, e-mail or phone at: http://www.library.tmc.edu/ask

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RefWorks Changes Coming Soon

Next time you access RefWorks, the interface may look a little different. RefWorks "Classic" will be replaced by RefWorks 2.0 on December 31, 2011. If you haven't used RefWorks for a while or if you haven't had the  opportunity to investigate the new interface, you may check the following  demo video:
http://www.refworks-cos.com/refworks/rwpreview/RefWorks_New_UI_demo.htm

Some of the changes with the new interface are:

•  A new Write'n'Cite interface will be released with RefWorks 2.0. You can preview this interface by visiting the link: http://www.refworks.com/refworks2/writencite4.htm

• A Group Code will no longer be needed for access, once you have set up your RefWorks account. 

To access RefWorks via RefMobile you will be able to use your personal login and to use all components of RefWorks, whether you happen to be on or off campus.  In order to implement the change, RefWorks advises customers that a very few personal logins may need to be changed.  This only applies to you if you have used the same login for multiple accounts. If you need assistance with login problems e-mail RefWorks support at: support@refworks.com.

We would like to remind you that through the generosity of the provider, ProQuest, the one database you can continue to use when you leave the Texas Medical Center is RefWorks. If you have already been a user of RefWorks through The TMC Library’s subscription, you have lifetime complementary access.

Questions? contact the Reference and Outreach Department via chat, e-mail, phone or in person at:

http://www.library.tmc.edu/ask/

Library Classes August 10 and 18, 2011

WISER
Wednesday, August 10
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders) is a system designed to assist First Responders in hazardous material incidents. Developed by the National Library of Medicine, WISER provides a wide range of information on hazardous substances, including substance identification support, physical characteristics, human health information, and containment and suppression guidance.  While designed for emergency responders, this resource is useful in any situation involving hazardous chemicals.  Attendees will learn about the substance identification and search capabilities of WISER.

Taught by: Allen Lopez, Education Librarian - Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713-799-7170

Register Here

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Nursing Research Resources
Thursday, August 18
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A look at resources offered by the library that focus on Nursing and Allied Health. Topics include: finding full-text articles, finding evidence-based care sheets, and point-of-care tools for clinical settings. Primary resources covered include: CINAHL, Nursing and Allied Health Source, and Nursing Reference Center.

Taught by: Allen Lopez, Education Librarian - Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713-799-7170

Register Here

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STAT!Ref Releases New User Interface

STAT!Ref will launch a new interface on August 1, 2011. The new interface has been optimized to make an easier navigation of the database.

 Improved features include: 

• More user preference options that enable enhanced customization
• A powerful search engine that keeps historical track of your research, enabling you to return to your “favorites” for fast retrieval  
• Enhanced access to bibliographic citations, including Refworks and Endnote
• Re-designed layout making it easier to locate resources and find relevant, authoritative, and evidence-based information
• Easily return to nearly anywhere in STAT!Ref by saving a link with a new "Link to page" feature 
• New aesthetic design – clean, crisp and easily navigable 
• Enhanced access to tools that make research easier, such as Stedman’s Medical Dictionary and the STAT!Ref medical calculator, MedCalc 3000

For more information on the new STAT!Ref interface, go to the Library website databases list at:  http://www.library.tmc.edu/core/databases.cfm Click on “S” and select STAT!Ref, or enter “stat” in the search box.  When you access the database, a message will display asking if you want to try the new interface.

The  STAT!Ref title list  brought to us via a State-wide subscription will change on August 1. Some  new titles will be added, and some will be removed. The following titles will be removed from STAT!Ref. These titles will be available to our users via Access Medicine.  http://www.accessmedicine.com/features.aspx. 

Adam’s and Victor’s Principles of Neurology
Basic & Clinical Pharmacology
Current Diagnosis & Treatment (all titles)
DeGowin’s Diagnosis Examination
Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine
Hurst’s The Heart
Goldfrank’s Toxicologic Emergencies
William’s Obstetrics

Some of the new titles added to our Texas State Library program STAT!Ref collection:

AAOS Comprehensive Orthopaedic Review
Ballenger’s Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Evidence-Based Emergency Care
Manual of Molecular and Clinical Laboratory Immunology
Oxford Handbook of Anaesthesia
Oxford Textbook of Public Health
Rook’s Textbook of Dermatology
Textbook of Gastroenterology
Textbook of Pediatric Care

PubMed Central Has a New Look

PubMed Central (PMC) the National Library of Medicine (NLM) free full-text archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature, has a new look. The PMC update provides a more consistent design with PubMed and Bookshelf navigation features.

PMC currently includes 2.2 million archived articles. For a list of journals included in PMC visit: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/journals/

Improved features include:

• A revamped homepage, which offers better navigation through the site as well as direct access to resources such as the Users’ Guide and NIH Public Access information
• Redesigned Advanced Search and Limits pages
• An updated search results format
• Direct access to images in PMC articles
• A new organization and updated appearance for PMC’s informational pages, including drop-down menus for navigation links

For more information about the redesign, including screenshots of the various improvements please refer to the NLM Technical Bulletin article.

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Library Classes June 28 - July 26, 2011

PubMed - Basic
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

This class teaches how to use PubMed, the National Library of Medicine's search service, which provides access to the 20 million citations in MEDLINE and Pre-MEDLINE (with links to participating on-line journals), and other related databases. How to search subject headings, keywords, and authors use limitations and search for clinical queries will be covered.

Taught by: Emmanuel Onwuachi, Night Manager - Circulation
Phone: 713-799-7150

Register Here

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PubMed - Basic
Tuesday, July 14, 2011 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

This class teaches how to use PubMed, the National Library of Medicine's search service, which provides access to the 20 million citations in MEDLINE and Pre-MEDLINE (with links to participating on-line journals), and other related databases. How to search subject headings, keywords, and authors use limitations and search for clinical queries will be covered.

Taught by: Allen Lopez, Education Librarian - Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713-799-7170

Register Here

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RefWorks
Thursday, July 21, 2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

RefWorks is a web-based citation management program that allows you to organize references in one convenient location, and also format your paper and bibliography. RefWorks contains several hundred citation output styles such as APA and AMA, in addition to individual journal submission formats. This class will teach you to set up an account, import citations, build your bibliography and format your paper. *It is highly recommended that participants in this class have experience searching PubMed or other databases, and using Microsoft Word.

Taught by: Allen Lopez, Education Librarian - Reference & Outreach

Phone: 713-799-7170

Register Here

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PubMed - Basic
Tuesday, July 26, 2011 6:30 PM - 7:30PM

This class teaches how to use PubMed, the National Library of Medicine's search service, which provides access to the 20 million citations in MEDLINE and Pre-MEDLINE (with links to participating on-line journals), and other related databases. How to search subject headings, keywords, and authors use limitations and search for clinical queries will be covered.

Taught by: Emmanuel Onwuachi, Night Manager - Circulation
Phone: 713-799-7150

Register Here

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New Database: Health Research Funding

Health Research Funding, is a new database developed by the National Health Council (NHC) with input from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The database is designed to bring researchers with peer-reviewed, worthwhile unfunded projects together with patient advocacy organizations and other funding resources.

The goal of this site is to foster the funding of new research that will provide hope to millions of people in this country with chronic diseases and disabilities.

Researchers with promising projects that have been scored but not funded by the NIH or Researchers with proposals that have been peer-reviewed but not funded by a NHC member patient advocacy organization, are encouraged to apply.

For more information visit: http://healthresearchfunding.org/

May 5 - 13 Library Classes

Finding Quality Nursing Literature
Thu, May 05, 2011 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Looking for quality nursing literature for patient care, that next process review meeting, or your own research? This class will address search techniques and tricks for uncovering this information quickly in key databases, such as CINAHL, ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source, PubMed and Scopus, as well as HAM-TMC Library’s own NurSearch tools.

Taught by: Sheila Green, MLS, Partnership and Marketing Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7176

Register Here

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RefWorks
Fri, May 13, 2011 1:00PM - 3:00PM

RefWorks is a web-based citation management program that allows you to organize references in one convenient location, and also format your paper and bibliography. RefWorks contains several hundred citation output styles such as APA and AMA, in addition to individual journal submission formats. This class will teach you to set up an account, import citations, build your bibliography and format your paper. *It is highly recommended that participants in this class have experience searching PubMed or other databases, and using Microsoft Word.

Taught by: Reference Staff, Staff - Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713-799-7161

Register Here

Library Classes April 13 - 14, 2011

Finding Quality Nursing Literature
Wednesday, April 13
10:00AM - 12:00PM

Looking for quality nursing literature for patient care, that next process review meeting, or your own research? This class will address search techniques and tricks for uncovering this information quickly in key databases, such as CINAHL, ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source, PubMed and Scopus, as well as HAM-TMC Library’s own NurSearch tools.

Taught by: Sheila Green, MLS, Partnership and Marketing Librarian - Reference
Phone: 713-799-7176

Register Here

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RefWorks
Thursday, April 14
12:00PM - 2:00PM

RefWorks is a web-based citation management program that allows you to organize references in one convenient location, and also format your paper and bibliography. RefWorks contains several hundred citation output styles such as APA and AMA, in addition to individual journal submission formats. This class will teach you to set up an account, import citations, build your bibliography and format your paper. *It is highly recommended that participants in this class have experience searching PubMed or other databases, and using Microsoft Word.

Taught by: Reference Staff, Staff - Reference & Outreach
Phone: 713-799-7161

Register Here

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