You don’t have to be a graduate of Ilvermorny or Hogwarts to use this magic. In this workshop, attendees will be shown which library resources have permalinks or persistent links, called “magic links” by some faculty. They will also be shown how to copy these links or use a special generator to “fix” the URLs.…
You’re seeing a patient and are ready to look up information on their condition, but indecision strikes: which point of care resource do you use, UpToDate or DynaMed? By the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Compare and contrast UpToDate and DynaMed’s features Navigate through UpToDate and DynaMed Download the mobile…
Do you find yourself needing to create differentials rule outs? Do you need high quality images for class instruction? Would it be nice to know how to use a resource on a desktop and be able to take it on the go? VisualDx is probably the resource for you. In this introduction attendees will be…
Sometimes you just need a one-stop shop. Electronic textbooks? Images for lecture slides? Video lectures and animations? Cases? Check, check, check, check. Come learn more about what AccessMedicine and AccessPharmacy have to offer. By the end of the session, you will be able to: Identify at least 3 resources in AccessMedicine or AccessPharmacy that can…
This fall, the Pumerantz Library upgraded from Plumb’s Veterinary Drugs to Plumb’s Pro, which provides resources beyond basic drug information. In this workshop, participants will learn about the basic features and upgrades now available. Veterinarians and pet owners are encouraged to attend! After this workshop, participants will be able to: Describe the features available…
Whether you need a refresher about the human body on the go or you are unable to get to the cadaver lab, the Pumerantz Library has several e-resources that can help you discover and review human anatomy. In this session, you will learn: What anatomy e-resources are available to you through the Pumerantz Library…
In a post-apocalyptic world, information can be your only source of hope! In this themed workshop, participants will learn how to wield PubMed as their best defense against the zombie hoard! At the end of this presentation, learners will be able to: Access resources from a safe, secure location Build an effective search strategy…
You might have noticed more reporters talking about preprints. But what are they? Are they peer-reviewed? Are they different from articles online ahead of print? Why the sudden rise in preprints? Can—and should—you cite or publish them? At the end of this workshop, you will be able to: Explain what preprints are and where you…
Have you ever conducted the perfect search and wished you could rerun it? Maybe you were called away and did not get to review all the results. Maybe you want to see what new research is being conducted on that topic a year or two later. Whatever the reason, saving searches can save you time…
Point of care (POC) is an umbrella term for a suite of resources that provide quick, accurate, and in some cases, evidence-ranked medical information. POC resources provide access to medical, pharmacological, differentials, medical images, and patient education information. These databases can be used on a desktop or as a mobile app. Objectives Locate POC resources…