Jennifer Lloyd

Mardi Gras on PubMed

There are 13 articles in PubMed with the keyword Mardi Gras. These articles cover eye injuries, disaster care, sexual behavior, and tattoo removal. Maybe someone at LSUHSC will use this year’s experience to add to the list?

Carnival Weekend Hours

The Isché Library will be open for reduced hours this coming weekend (February 2nd & 3rd). The hours for Mardi Gras are as follows:
Friday, Feb. 1st      8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Regular Hours)
Saturday, Feb. 2nd      9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 3rd      9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 4th      8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 5th     CLOSED (University Holiday)
Wednesday, Feb. 6th      8 a.m. to 12 midnight (Regular Hours)

ILLiad’s Back

The ILLiad server is back online. Check out the enhanced webpages and order an article or book today!

ILLiad down for maintenance

ILLiad, the Library’s automated ILL service, is down for maintenance. It should be back up in a few hours.

ILLiad offline tomorrow morning

ILLiad will be unavailable from 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 16th until completion (approximately 2 hours). When it is available again, users will enjoy enhanced and more attractive webpages. Thanks for your patience.

Current Journals Moved

As the Libraries have moved from print journals to electronic ones, the current journal shelves have been used less and less. So today they’ve been removed. Current print issues will be shelved with the full journal runs on the 5th floor of the Isché Library.

The Library continues to re-organize the 3rd floor to offer an optimum study environment.

Geaux Tigers!

The Libraries (and really the entire campus) will close at 12 noon on Monday, January 7th. The LSU Tigers are playing in the BCS National Championship in the Superdome. The Buckeyes don’t stand a chance.

Welcome Back!

The Libraries are back to their regular schedules (Isché & Dental). Happy 2008!

New in the Library – 2007

December
Extended Hours

Fall Exam Hours are in session once again. The John P. Isché Library will be open until 12 midnight, 7 days per week until December 21st.

November
Collection Access

The Dental Collection has been returned to the Dental Library.

New Library Staff

The Library is happy to welcome Sabrina Caston to the Circulation Staff of the John P. Isché Library. Sabrina will work evenings and weekends.

October
Event

On Halloween, the Isché Library will be haunted by Miss Information and Zombrarian. Come in for information, photos, and fun.

September
Longer Hours

The John P. Isché Library has expanded its hours until Midnight 5 days a week.

August
Online Instructions

Three sets of wireless instructions are now available for connecting to the network on campus. Versions for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Intel PROSet are all available.

Online Tutorial

The Library now offers an online tutorial to assist users with off campus access.

June
New Equipment

The Library has purchased a new microforms reader/printer; it is located in the public computer area on the 3rd floor. This new model is digital and users can opt to print directly or save the file to a jump drive.

Returning Service

The New Books Display is back! Check it out on the 3rd floor of the Isché Library.

Resource Expansion

Web of Science, the online version of Science Citation Index and Social Science Citation Index now includes more years. Science Citation Index is now available from 1900-2007 and Social Science Citation Index is now available from 1956.

Resource

Natural Standard provides access to evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies.

Resource

Scopus offers abstract and citation database of research literature and quality web sources.

Winter Break

The LSUHSC Libraries will close at 6 p.m. today, Friday, December 21st. We will remain closed through January 1st in accordance with the University Schedule. The Libraries will reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd at 8 a.m. Have a great break!

Granny was right; honey helps

A new study published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine this month states that honey works better to soothe nighttime coughs than cough syrup (ingredient dextromethorphan). The story was picked up my many major news organizations and can be read on the MedlinePlus news feed.

Stay until the Witching Hour

Remember that the Isché Library is open until Midnight every night through the end of exams (December 20th). Stay and study until you turn into a pumpkin.

Sticks & Stones…

…may break your bones, but words are just as damaging.

In September 2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) convened a panel of experts to discuss issues related to the emerging public health problem of electronic aggression by adolescents. Aggression ranges from embarrassment to threats of real world violence.

A special issue of Journal of Adolescent Health summarizes the data and recommendations of this panel.

Exam Hours

The Library will be open late on Fridays & Saturdays throughout the month of December for university exam hours. The schedule is as follows:

November 26th – December 20th
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 12 midnight
Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 12 midnight
Sunday 12 noon – 12 midnight

Thanksgiving Hours

The Isché Library will closed today (Wednesday, Nov. 21st) at 8 p.m. It will re-open on Sunday, November 25th at 1:30 p.m. And Exam Hours begin on Monday.