Happy (almost) 2021! Holiday Hours Reminder

As you ring in the New Year, please keep in mind that our Service Desks will remain closed until January 4th, 2020.

Thinking about learning some new things as a part of your New Years’ resolution? Consider participating in our Systematic Review Workshop series where we’ll discuss writing a protocol, designing a search strategy, screening and more.

We hope you have a happy and safe New Year!

This post was written by Paige Scudder, a Research and Education Librarian for the Biomedical Libraries.

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2020 December Holiday Hours

Congratulations to everyone who finished finals last week! We hope that everyone stays safe and warm this holiday season.

Please note that the library service desk will be closed starting Monday, December 21st, 2020 (today) through January 3rd, 2021.

The desk will reopen on Monday, January 4th, 2021.

This post was written by Paige Scudder, a Research and Education Librarian for the Biomedical Libraries.

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Remembering Gingerbread Houses and other reasons you should join SLAC

It’s hard to believe that it was just last December that we were building gingerbread houses out of graham crackers together. Some of you were serious builders, while others laughed and sampled the candy you were thinking about building with (below are some of our favorite designs). Suggestions, like study break activities, are one of the many things that you can discuss with us on SLAC (More information below, apply today: www.dartgo.org/slacapplication).

Looking for ways to get involved in the new year? SLAC is seeking representatives from Geisel, TDI and the Biological Sciences to provide feedback on library decisions including changes or improvements.

The Student Library Advisory Committee (SLAC) is a body of students, comprised of representatives from Geisel, TDI and the Biological Sciences, working together with Biomedical Libraries staff, that offers strategic feedback to the Biomedical Libraries on a variety of topics such as:

  • Services and resources
  • Spaces
  • Collections (books, journals, databases and more)
  • Student success

The mission of the Student Library Advisory Committee (SLAC) is to create and sustain an open, two-way communication between the Biomedical Libraries and the students that the library serves. SLAC provides students with the opportunity to provide library staff with advice on library decisions including changes or improvements to services and policies. Functions of SLAC include: (1) provide a mechanism for student suggestions to the library administration, (2) communicate with students about new library programs and facilities, and (3) solicit student opinion regarding library programs, services and marketing. This body will meet on a quarterly basis during the academic year and students will serve as representatives for the term of one year.

Apply today: www.dartgo.org/slacapplication

Questions? Contact:
Paige Scudder, Biomedical Librarian
paige.n.scudder@dartmouth.edu

This post was written by Paige Scudder, Research and Education Librarian for the Biomedical Libraries.

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Systematic review workshop series

Join the Biomedical Libraries librarians for a series of workshops about systematic reviews! In this six-part series, we’ll introduce the fundamentals of a good systematic review. We’ll cover developing a strong research question, the importance of a protocol, building a comprehensive search, and guidance as you prepare to publish. We’ll provide helpful tips and tricks along the way, and offer our librarian perspective for each step.

Attendance is not limited to individuals affiliated with medicine–we encourage anyone from any discipline who is interested in systematic reviews to attend. 

The series will be held via Zoom once a week, starts January 12 and concludes on February 16. Visit the series schedule to see more details about the series and register.

If you’re looking for more information about systematic reviews and how we can support your work, visit our research guide on systematic reviews or make an appointment with a librarian to discuss.

This post was written by Elaina Vitale, Research and Education Librarian for the Biomedical Libraries.

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Medical Student Journal Club

In the new year, we’re starting a new journal club for first and second-year medical students! Journal clubs can be an important part of residency training, with a long history in many residency programs. Journal clubs are an excellent way to stay on top of medical research, learn and sharpen critical appraisal skills, and get experience presenting cases. In our journal club, facilitated by a librarian, you’ll be introduced to many of the principles of residency journal clubs in a low-stress environment. 

Curious about some of the topics we’ll cover? Here’s a sampling:

  • What elements should you prepare for a journal club?
  • Tips on preparing presentations
  • Practice reading and presenting an article critically 
  • Practice asking and answering questions
  • Feedback about presenting
  • Learn about new, interesting research 
  • Tips from a librarian on research and searching literature

To learn more about journal club, visit our journal club library guide or email elaina.j.vitale@dartmouth.edu. We’re looking forward to reading and discussing with you!

This post was written by Elaina Vitale, Research and Education Librarian for the Biomedical Libraries.

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Happy Thanksgiving 2020: Library Hours Update

The Matthew’s Fuller Health Science Library and Dana Biomedical Library will both be closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27. Both libraries will reopen at 8:30 on Monday, November 30th.

Fall vegetables spilling out of a cornucopia.

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We wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving! The holiday may look a little different this year, but we hope you enjoy the break.

This post was written by Paige Scudder, Research and Education Librarian for the Biomedical Libraries.

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National GIS Day 2020

November 18th is National Geographic Information System (GIS) Day. According to the Oxford dictionary, GIS is an integrated, spatial, data-handling programmes which will collect, store, and retrieve spatial data from the real world. When you think GIS, you may think Google Maps, anything that may request “location services”, or delivery tracking, but GIS can also be powerful tools in decision-making, as they can incorporate coordinated data.

For more information about how you could use GIS data for your research, check out the Geographic Information Systems/Science library guide or Research Computing’s information on supported software.

This post was written by Paige Scudder, a Research and Education Librarian for the Biomedical Libraries.

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The Matthews-Fuller Health Sciences Library Reopens!

The Matthews-Fuller Health Sciences Library has reopened!

The hours are 8:30am-5pm. There is no after-hours access at this time. Access is limited to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center badge holders.

Due to physical distancing requirements, study rooms are not available for group study.

Also, we have limited capacity for this space. Library staff will constantly monitor the number of people in the library, and if necessary, we may need to limit access to the library.

In order to proceed safely, we ask that all library users follow these guidelines, including:

  • Wearing of face coverings while on campus and inside the Library
  • Adhering to physical distancing guidelines
  • Following signage and staff directions
  • Food and beverages, with the exception of a water bottle, are not allowed inside the library

We will continue to monitor the status of the pandemic closely so that we can adapt, change or halt our in-person services and access to library spaces as necessary.

Looking for a way to pick up materials after hours or contactless delivery? Contact Matthews-Fuller.Library.Circulation@dartmouth.edu to have materials placed in one of our new lockers. When your item(s) are ready for pick up, we will place them in a locker and email you the passcode.

We are excited to welcome you back to the Matthews-Fuller Health Sciences Library!

This post was written by Paige Scudder, Research and Education Librarian for the Biomedical Libraries.

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Dana Interface

In October of 1984, volume 1, number 1 of the “Dana Interface” was created; a newsletter of the Dana Biomedical Library. Published monthly, “it will bring to your attention information about the library, its facilities, its services, and its resources…”. It regularly featured new books, journals, databases, and computer software added to the library.

Notable announcements in this flagship edition:

  • A Microcomputer Laboratory was established in the library in March of 1984. “The laboratory, principally, has been designed for use by the medical students, but other members of the Medical Center and the Department of Biological Sciences communities are invited to take advantage of these facilities. … Currently, there are three Macintoshes, two Lisas, an Apple II+, and an IBM PC…”
  • “Microcomputer Software: Individual blank disks, single-sided 3.5” (86mm), compatible with the Macintosh microcomputer may be purchased from the Audiovisual Desk… The cost is $3.75 per disk.”
  • “Dartmouth College Library On-Line Catalog: You are invited to test the experimental Dartmouth College Library On-Line Catalog. To date, approximately one-third of the collections are available for searching… You may access the catalog through the Kiewit Computer Network.” The entry later mentions that patrons can search the catalog by using “a menu-driven ‘friendly’ user-interface”. [Kiewit was a building and computer lab on campus, responsible for a lot of cutting-edge technology of its time.]
  • A computer database for the rapid retrieval of cancer information, PDQ, was profiled. PDQ was developed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). “Its purpose is to make the information regarding current methods of cancer therapy more widely accessible to physicians and their patients.”
  • New Books added to the library included, “Medieval Islamic Medicine”, by D. Ali Ibin Ridwan; “Sheep Production in the Tropics”, by Alan B. Charles; “Field Guide to Birds of the USSR”, by V.E. Flint; and, “Herb Garden Design”, by Faith H. Swanson,

The publication ends with a detailed description of the font styles and sizes that were used, and says that it was “produced on the Macintosh microcomputer”. As an ode to that, I will tell you that this blog entry was produced on a Dell computer, using plain 12-point Calibri (Body) font.

This post was written by Samara Cary, an Information Access Assistant for the Biomedical Libraries.

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The Dana Biomedical Library Reopens!

The Dana Biomedical Library is reopening Tuesday, October 6.

The hours are 8:30am-5pm. There is no after-hours access at this time. Access is limited to faculty, staff, and Geisel graduate students.

Due to physical distancing requirements, study rooms have been transformed into regular study space, and therefore are not available for group study.

Also, we have limited capacity for this space. Library staff will constantly monitor the number of people in the library, and if necessary, we may need to limit access to the library. To help manage traffic and access, we are establishing a library entrance only at the Maynard Lot side of the 37 Dewey Field building and an exit only at the Dewey Lot side to the building. If you need to use the elevator, you may enter at the Dewey Lot side of the building and proceed to the Library Information Desk so staff may count you for capacity.

In order to proceed safely, we ask that all library users follow these guidelines, including:

  • Completing the Temperature Self Assessment before coming to campus
  • Wearing of face coverings while on campus and inside the Library
  • Adhering to physical distancing guidelines
  • Following signage and staff directions
  • Food and beverages, with the exception of a water bottle, are not allowed inside the library

We will continue to monitor the status of the pandemic closely so that we can adapt, change or halt our in-person services and access to library spaces as necessary.

We are excited to welcome you back to the Dana Library!

This post was written by Stephanie Kerns, Director of the Biomedical Libraries.

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