Jennifer Lloyd

Getting the Material you Need

What happens if the LSUHSC Libraries doesn’t own what you need to conduct your research or write a paper? You can borrow it through the Libraries’ Interlibrary Loan Service, ILLiad.

ILLiad allows electronic submission, tracking, and notification. It’s easy, so set up your account today!

Legibility, an Important Issue?

The legibility of doctor’s handwriting has been an established source of humor . According to the Annals of Improbable Research, there have been 4 studies on physician handwriting in the last 30 years (really there have been many more). They even go so far as to recommend a penmanship book from 1843. However, according to Quality & Safety in Health Care, physician’s handwriting is as good (or bad) as anyone else’s.

Happy April Fool’s Day!

One Year Later

The Libraries’ News Blog will be one year old tomorrow. And this post will be number 194 which adds up to a post about every 2 days. The bloggers have strived to find interesting and pertinent information for the LSUHSC community. Please let us know if there is something you would like to see more of. We’ll see you in year 2, next week.

Easter Hours in the Library

The Library will be open regular hours today and tomorrow (Wednesday, March 19th & Thursday, March 20th from 8 a.m. until 12 midnight) and will be closed on Friday, March 21st, Saturday, March 22nd, and Sunday, March 23rd.

Women’s Health – New Web Resource from NIH

The National Library of Medicine and the Office of Research on Women’s Health announced a new web resource yesterday. Women’s Health Resources aims to be a one-stop location for “consumers, health care providers, and researchers will be able to more quickly access the latest information available on scientific developments for important issues related to women.”

Searching for Help?

Stumped by the enormous retrieval you’ve found in Pubmed?

Or the fact that you couldn’t find a single citation on your topic in CINAHL Plus?

Who is there to help? Call a Reference Librarian! Or email one at either Isché or Dental.

Reference Librarians offer the following services:

  • Mediated Searching
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Consultations
  • Get some help today!

    RefWorks & PDA Displays

    Two new displays are available in the Isché Library.

    The first highlights Refworks.
    Library Refworks Display

    Library Refworks Display

    The second highlights PDA resources available without cost (FREE!) to LSUHSC – New Orleans users.
    Library PDA Resources Display

    Library PDA Resources Display

    LSUHSC Emergency Alerts

    In case you missed Chancellor Hollier’s email today, LSUHSC-New Orleans has a new emergency alert service. LSUHSC Users can opt for email or text notifications, or both. “Participation is not mandatory, but is encouraged.”

    Mac Leopard Wireless

    Reference Librarian, Molly Knapp has written webpage instructions on how to connect to the LSUHSC wireless system using the Mac OS 10.5, aka Leopard.

    Mac Tiger Wireless Instructions

    Reference Librarian, Molly Knapp has put together an instruction sheet for how to connect to the Library’s wireless connections using Mac OS 10.3/10.4, aka Tiger. Another sheet on the newer OS, Leopard is forthcoming.

    Latest Cancer Data Online

    The American Cancer Society has announced the release of Cancer Facts & Figures 2008. Annual editions back to 2000 can be found online at their website.

    NLM Drug Information Portal

    The National Library of Medicine has announced the release of its Drug Information Portal. The portal “gives the public, healthcare professionals, and researchers a gateway to current, accurate and understandable drug information from the National Library of Medicine and other key government agencies.” (from the official press release) There are over 12,000 records with links to MedlinePlus, PubMed, etc.

    Library Newsletter Spring Issue Available!

    The latest issue of the Library’s Newsletter has been released. Archives of the newsletter are also available from 1998 to the present.

    Blackboard back online

    All issues have been resolved.

    The Database formerly known as InfoPOEMs

    InfoPOEMs will know be known as Essential Evidence Plus, although the web address will remain the same for now. EEP will continue to offer the same tools and content as InfoPOEMs. And a PDA version is still available.