News from FIU Medical Library

The new issue of Medical Library Newsletter is out!

noreply@blogger.com (FIU Medical Library) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:25:00 +0000

The new issue of Medical Library Newsletter is out!

Did you know that the Medical Library Book Drive received more than 580 books from donations by HWCOM students, staff and faculty?

Check out more here:
http://medlib.fiu.edu/medlib/docs/2011winter.pdf

HWCOM Faculty Publication List in Refworks now available!

noreply@blogger.com (FIU Medical Library) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:37:00 +0000

The Medical Library has created a list of publications of HWCOM faculty and students using RefWorks, the online citation manager. You can access the HWCOM Faculty Publication List in Refworks here: http://go.fiu.edu/cdc

You are able to sort the list and search within this list for a specific author, title, and more!

This list was made possible by the hard work and dedication of the Medical Library Help Desk Team.
This list will be updated at the beginning of every month. Have you published something and cannot find it in our list? Please contact medref@fiu.edu and we will be happy to add your publication!

The full URL for the HWCOM Faculty Publication List in Refworks:
http://www.refworks.com/refshare2/default.aspx?r=references|MainLayout::init&subscriber=2074&site=020741135918800000/RWWEB1021373106/Faculty%20Publications

Askresident.com - ask questions to hospital residents

noreply@blogger.com (FIU Medical Library) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:39:00 +0000

AskResident is an online community where medical students can directly ask questions to hospital residents, fellows AND to each other. Choosing a residency is a daunting task so who better to ask then those who are already working at your desired place. Here you can ask questions about working conditions, salaries, or even questions about living in that particular city.

AskResident allows you to ask ANY question and build a relationship with residents at your favorite hospital. http://askresident.com/

UpToDate has now General Surgery Section!

noreply@blogger.com (FIU Medical Library) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:06:00 +0000

UpToDate has now General Surgery Section!
Access using the URL below~

http://ezproxy.fiu.edu/login?url=http://www.uptodate.com/home/clinicians/toc.do?tocKey=table_of_contents/20&utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=General+Surgery&utm_content=General+Surgery+Now+Available&utm_campaign=Surgery+Launch+Email+Domestic+FINAL

AccessMedicine Newsletter - November Issue

noreply@blogger.com (FIU Medical Library) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:41:00 +0000

Check out the November issue of Access Medicine Newsletter!

Is it or isn't it Peer Reviewed?

noreply@blogger.com (Maria) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:43:00 +0000

Need help finding out if a specific journal is peer reviewed? Check out our "How to Determine if a Journal is Peer Reviewed" handout!

Plain Language Medical Dictionary

noreply@blogger.com (FIU Medical Library) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:22:00 +0000

Do you know about the Plain Language Medical Dictionary? The Plain Language Medical Dictionary widget is a project of the University of Michigan Taubman Health Sciences Library as part of the Michigan Health Literacy Awareness project.

To use, click on the drop down menu to browse the list of high-level medical terms. Once a word or phrase is selected, the plain language translation will appear in the box.

Animal Research

noreply@blogger.com (Maria) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:39:00 +0000

Are currently conducting animal research - or are you interested in learning more about animal research? Check out a great resource guide (developed by the University of Toledo Mulford Library: Animal Research Alternatives

Please keep in mind that if you are currently conducting animal research or plan to conduct animal research, there are various steps to take in order to make sure you are compliant with federal regulations. See FIU's Animal Research page to learn more.

New Graphics Search Option in UpToDate!

noreply@blogger.com (FIU Medical Library) — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:43:00 +0000

One of the medical databases the library offers, UpToDate, now offers the Graphics Search option.

In order to find medical images, select Graphics in the drop-down menu as shown below!

New Consumer Page - SPICE!

noreply@blogger.com (Maria) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:50:00 +0000

The Medical Library has developed a new consumer health page: FIU SPICE Breast Cancer Survivorship Program - Resources is filled with many resources for breast cancer survivors and their families and friends. To learn more about this resource or any of the Medical Library's other resources, please contact our Reference Department at medref@fiu.edu

CME Opportunity

noreply@blogger.com (Maria) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:21:00 +0000

Natural Standard (one of the resources the Medical Library subscribes to) is offering a CME Module on 5-HTP - Safety and Effectiveness

To learn more or to take this CME go to http://naturalstandard.com/eula.asp

Additional CME modules can be found at http://naturalstandard.com/ce.asp
Please note:
"Natural Standard offers CE / CME modules for multidisciplinary healthcare professionals. Students / other users may take courses for training purposes without generating credit certificates. Continuing Education requirements differ based on discipline, license and location."

Renew Library Books now at the Medical Library Mobile Website!

noreply@blogger.com (FIU Medical Library) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:01:00 +0000

Did you know that now you can renew the library books using the Medical Library mobile website?
Try the "Renew your books"on the Medical Library mobile website homepage!

http://medlib.fiu.edu/m/index.html

UpToDate now available to HWCOM students from off-campus!

noreply@blogger.com (FIU Medical Library) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:05:00 +0000

UpToDate is now available from off-campus for HWCOM students!

The HWCOM faculty and staff can access it on-campus only.

Use the new link in the library website or go directly here:
http://ezproxy.fiu.edu/login?url=http://www.uptodate.com/online

FREIDA - Resource for Fellowship and Residency Programs for Medical Students

noreply@blogger.com (FIU Medical Library) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:15:00 +0000

Check this out!

FREIDA (Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database Access) is an online information resource, available through the AMA Web site at www.ama-assn.org/go/freida, that assists medical students and residents in selecting GME programs. It includes information on all ACGME-accredited residency programs and combined specialty programs, the majority with expanded listings that provide such information as program benefits (including compensation), resident-to-faculty ratio, work schedule, policies, and educational environment.

Resolved: UpToDate access issue

noreply@blogger.com (FIU Medical Library) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:24:00 +0000

**This issue has been resolved! **

There is currently some issue with UpToDate access. If you are unable to log-in on-campus, make sure that you are not connected to VPN and try logging in with the library barcode number and library account password instead of your FIU AD account.

We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to resolve the issue soon. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the library: 305-348-1466; medlib@fiu.edu.

A fix for the RefGrab-It in RefWorks

noreply@blogger.com (FIU Medical Library) — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:42:00 +0000

Some of you reported a problem with the RefGrab-It. This is caused by the recent interface change of Refworks. If your RefGrab-It no longer works, delete it and re-install the new plug-in following the steps below:

Remove your old RefGrab-It first.
Go to the Refworks page and log in.
Select “Tools” tab and then click “RefGrab-It”.
You will see a pop-up window open.
Download a plug in either for IE or FireFox.

If you have any questions, feel free to email medlib@fiu.edu.

NetAnatomy - the new anatomy resource from the library - is here!

noreply@blogger.com (FIU Medical Library) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:12:00 +0000

The medical library now offers access to NetAnatomy. NetAnatomy includes radiographic, cross-sectional, and gross anatomy and is particularly useful for the USMLE exam and a clinical rotation.

NetAnatomy can be accessible here at the library website: http://medlib.fiu.edu/library.php?ss=edb

Medical Library's Digitization Grant project to preserve the early history of HWCOM completed

noreply@blogger.com (FIU Medical Library) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:44:00 +0000

Did you know that FIU Medical Library recently completed the digitization grant project to preserve the early history of HWCOM? Check out the cover story in the summer issue of FIU Medical Library Newsletter!

http://medlib.fiu.edu/medlib/docs/2011summer.pdf

Access to AccessMedicine and JAMA Evidence have been restored

noreply@blogger.com (Maria) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:42:00 +0000

Access to AccessMedicine and JAMA Evidence have been restored. Thank you for your patience! If you need assistance please contact the Medical Library at medref@fiu.edu

AccessMedicine and JAMA Evidence are currently unavailable

noreply@blogger.com (Maria) — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:50:00 +0000

AccessMedicine and JAMA Evidence are currently unavailable. If you need assistance please contact the Medical Library at medref@fiu.edu

Access to AccessMedicine and JAMA Evidence have been restored

noreply@blogger.com (Maria) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:33:00 +0000

Access to AccessMedicine and JAMA Evidence have been restored. Thank you for your patience! If you need assistance please contact the Medical Library at medref@fiu.edu

AccessMedicine and JAMA Evidence are currently unavailable

noreply@blogger.com (Maria) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:39:00 +0000

AccessMedicine and JAMA Evidence are currently unavailable. If you need assistance please contact the Medical Library at medref@fiu.edu

What to Do in a Disaster

noreply@blogger.com (Maria) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:27:00 +0000

Hurricane season official started on Wednesday June 1st. The Medical Library has a collection of resources on what to do before, during, and after a storm (we also have information on how to keep your pets safe!). Visit our What to Do in a Disaster website to learn more!

Access to Cochrane Library has been resolved!

noreply@blogger.com (FIU Medical Library) — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:17:00 +0000

Access to Cochrane Library has been resolved. If you run into any issues, please contact the Medical Library at 305-348-1466 or medlib@fiu.edu. Thank you for your understanding.

Full-Text unavailable in the Cochrane Library

noreply@blogger.com (FIU Medical Library) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:07:00 +0000

Currently only abstracts are available in the Cochrane Library. We are working on regaining access to the full text. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.