The newest exhibit “Lighting the Lamp: Statistics, Health Care Reform, and Nursing” will be on display between September 18 and October 21th in the Library lobbby. The exhibit outlines the accomplishments of one of the most well-known figures in medical history, Florence Nightingale.
Continue Reading September 29th, 2009
Do you have a new, ultraportable netbook computer? They are great, until it comes to their tiny screen size. The Health Sciences Library is here to help, with three 24 inch monitors in our computer labs.
Continue Reading September 29th, 2009
You were recently invited to become a member of the founding faculty of the Healthy Appalachia Institute at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. Can you tell us about the Institute and your role with it?
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Busy schedule? Looking for new tools to help you at work or in class? Register now for one of the many helpful topics now being taught for free at the Health Sciences Library.
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New this fall, ITC has made guest access to the UVa Wireless network available to University visitors. It is easy, quick, and free! Guests wishing to access the UVa Wireless network have two options:
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Like all other departments in the University, the Health Sciences Library has experienced budget reductions in state funding. Since 2008 and including the just recently announced 2.5% additional cut for this year, the Library’s budget has been decreased by $531,497. We are managing these cuts through a variety of strategies which include leaving positions open and reducing spending in other areas.
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On Wednesday, September 23, 2009, the annual United Way Laurence E. Richardson Day of Caring 11 Library staff members devoted their time to Breath of Hope a non-profit organization striving to promote awareness of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) birth defects. CDH severely compromises lung growth and development, necessitating early neonatal intensive care. Even with the best of care, an infant with this defect faces a 50% chance of survival.
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PubGet solves the problem of quick access to the biomedical literature. Combining Pubmed searching and links to journal articles; Pubget saves time by saving clicks. Search for a topic and your results will be immediately linked to available PDF’s.
Continue Reading August 4th, 2009
Gear up for the fall by taking advantage of the quality training the Library can provide. This summer, library training is on the move – to your office or department to be more precise.
Continue Reading August 4th, 2009