Tallie Casucci – EHSLibrary http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library Blog Mon, 26 Sep 2016 21:51:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6.1 Free Yoga at Eccles Library – TWO times for Fall 2016 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2016/08/16/yoga-fall-2016/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2016/08/16/yoga-fall-2016/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2016 14:10:26 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=5213 Join us for free yoga at the Eccles Health Sciences Library from August 31-December 15 on:

  • Wednesdays, 12-1pm, on the Garden Level
  • Thursdays, 7-8am, on the Garden Level

Drop by for one event or attend all of the free yoga events! This is a great opportunity to stretch and relax during the workday.

Please bring your own mat. If you forget your mat, we have 3 mats available for check-out at the Front Desk.

yoga assetsA student from Yoga Assets will lead us through yoga poses on Wednesdays. Yoga Assets provides yoga teacher training in Salt Lake City. These events will enable a Yoga Assets student to fulfill their required volunteer hours for their yoga teacher certification.

On Thursdays, former Yoga Assets student, Jess, will lead us through our yoga practice. Jess instructed us during our summer trial series and did a wonderful job!

Please send us feedback about these events.

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Ideation Studio Opens! http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2016/07/18/ideation-studio-opens/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2016/07/18/ideation-studio-opens/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2016 22:26:28 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=5160 Ideation StudioThe first step of innovation is generating an idea or identifying a problem that needs solved – the ideation phase. While the University of Utah offers innovators spaces to fabricate prototypes and create sample devices, there are few spaces that support true design thinking or idea generation and sharing. To meet this gap, the EHSL just opened a new Ideation Studio, a brainstorming space that University personnel can reserve using the Synapse scheduling process.

This Ideation Studio is located on the south end of EHSL’s Main Level, and provides a mobile whiteboard walled space to invite groups or individuals to gather. Flow chart tools and other mind-expanding widgets may be borrowed from the Front Desk.

Design classes are being planned for those wishing to know more about how to “think out loud” and explore in a space that supports delving into new concepts and deep diving to derive solutions to tough issues.

Reserve your time within the Ideation Studio today – open all EHSL operational hours.

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Bike to Work Day Appy Hour – May 20, 12pm http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2016/05/09/bike-to-work-day-appy-hour/ Mon, 09 May 2016 17:41:52 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=5045 Appy Hour IconJoin us on Friday, May 20, 12-1pm for Bike to Work Day Appy Hour. We will meet on the Garden Level of the Eccles Health Sciences Library.

May 16-20 is National Bike to Work Week. In honor of this week, Appy Hour will be about bike-related apps.

Join us as Bryan Hull, EHSL employee and SaltCycle- INTELITECHS team member, demos a few bike apps and reviews some mechanical fixes for your bike.

Also, bring your smiling face and your bike to the front west entrance of the Eccles Library at 9am each day of Bike to Work Week for fun pictures!

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Free Yoga at the Eccles Library http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2016/05/02/yoga-at-the-eccles-library/ Mon, 02 May 2016 21:21:26 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=5012 Join us for free yoga on Wednesdays, 12-1pm, in Room 205 (History of Medicine Room), at the Eccles Health Sciences Library. Please bring your own mat.

This 10 week yoga series will begin on May 25 and end on July 27. Drop by for one event or attend all of the free yoga events! This is a great opportunity to stretch and relax during the workday.

yoga assetsA student from Yoga Assets will lead us through yoga poses. Yoga Assets provides yoga teacher training in Salt Lake City. These events will enable a Yoga Assets student to fulfill their required volunteer hours for their yoga teacher certification.

Please send us feedback about this event. If well received, we plan to offer free drop-in yoga sessions on a regular basis!

WellU credit is offered to those who attend 6 yoga sessions. Attendees must sign-in and provide their unid.

Note: If you do not have a personal yoga mat or forget your mat, the Eccles Library has three mats available for check-out. Please see the front desk staff on the Main Level.

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Art Aloud: April 27, 12:30-2pm http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2016/04/22/artaloud/ Fri, 22 Apr 2016 15:43:30 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4996 art aloudJoin us for our very first Art Aloud on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, 12:30-2:00pm on the Garden Level of the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library. There will be food, friendly company, and the electric energy that comes from sharing original work.

Art Aloud is a spoken word art cafe where you can relax in a casual atmosphere among friends, enjoy refreshments, and sign up for a place at the mic.

Art Aloud is open to anyone affiliated with University of Utah Health Sciences: students, faculty, staff, patients and families.

Read your own piece or that of a favorite author. Just show up, sign in, and open your mouth!  All forms of spoken art are welcome, five minutes or less in length (~ 750 words).

Hint:  April is Poetry Month, but all forms of spoken word will be welcome.  Drop by for a brief visit or come for the whole time!!

Light lunch will be provided.
RSVPhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QXDJ2CL
Questions:  healthequity@hsc.utah.edu, 801-585-1934

Sponsored by: UUHS Office of Health Equity and Inclusion, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, SOM Division of Internal Medicine Division of Medical Ethics and Humanities, Huntsman Cancer Institute Wellness, SOM Graduate Medical Education Wellness, UUHS Wellness Office.  

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April Appy Hour Recap http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2016/04/11/april-appy-hour-recap/ Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:11:16 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4951 beeOn April 6, Amy Sibul from the Biology Department and two students presented at the Birds and the Bees Appy Hour. With springtime approaching, it is a fun time to watch wildlife, and yes, there are apps for that!

The first student, Doug, talked about the University of Utah Beekeeping Association and the hives at the U. The Beekeeping Association hosts a few events each month to care for the hives and teaches others about beekeeping. There are over 1000 species of bees in Utah, the beehive state! While discussing projects and beekeeping, Doug passed out a former queen bee and wax from the hives. During the entire event, live bees hummed in their portable display container.

Colter, the student leader of the University of Utah Wildlife Society discussed the American Kestrel box project. There are several boxes around campus, including one on the Tree of Hippocrates by the southwest corner of the Eccles Library. Once a pair of kestrels start a nest, the wildlife society has equipment to provide a live stream on this website.
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Both Amy and Colter demoed several birdwatching apps available. They discussed the pros and cons of the various apps, in addition to recommending guide books. Two apps are particularly interesting for those living in Utah. The first is Birding Utah, which has information about birdwatching locations and bird species in Utah. The second app, BirdsEye, includes a location map of bird sightings near you. Users can record their sightings and see what other birds are potentially nearby.

Amy also talked about a few insect identification apps. Unfortunately the insect apps are not as robust as the birding apps. For a full listing of the apps presented, please view the handout in the Appy Hour archive.

Happy beekeeping, birding, and identifying wildlife species!

 

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HSEB Librarian Office Hours http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2016/03/28/hseb-librarian-office-hours/ Mon, 28 Mar 2016 18:32:48 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4918 Stop by the second floor of Health Sciences Education Building on Mondays at 11:30am-12:30pm for Librarian Office Hours! hseblibrarianofficehoursDuring these times, a librarian will be available in the atrium on HSEB’s second floor. Stop by with your questions concerning library resources, technology struggles, full-text literature, and more.

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The Birds and the Bees Appy Hour – April 6, 12pm http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2016/03/21/appy-hour-april-6/ Mon, 21 Mar 2016 18:59:45 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4896 beeIt’s SPRING and the birds and the bees are inviting YOU to Appy Hour!

Appy Hour will be on Wednesday, April 6, 12-1pm. We will meet in the Garden Level of the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library.

Come join the University of Utah Beekeepers Association and the University of Utah Wildlife Society as they show us their favorite birding and insect identification apps as well as share the fun of caring for the UofU ecosystem.

 

A few featured apps will include:

  • Birding Utah
  • National Geographic Birds
  • Audubon Birds
  • Merlin Bird ID
  • Insect Orders

Following demos and light refreshments, we will head outside to visit our health science beehives, kestrel box, and the Eccles Library’s Tree of Hippocrates.

A special opportunity will be announced… a chance for fame!!  This is an Appy Hour you don’t want to miss!Appy Hour Icon

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Hiring a Training Development Specialist http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2016/03/17/hiring-a-training-development-specialist/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 18:59:36 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4891 The Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library at the University of Utah invites applications for a Training Development Specialist for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Training Office (NTO). This is a full-time, career-line (non-tenure track) faculty position.

The NTO is under cooperative agreement with the National Library of Medicine “to advance the progress of medicine and improve the public health through access to health information.” The aims of the NTO are: To deliver high-quality, innovative training to diverse audiences nationwide in support of the effective use of NLM information products and services; and to ensure efficient and effective development, delivery, and sharing of NN/LM learning materials and training activities. The Training Development Specialist is responsible for developing, teaching and supporting classes in a variety of formats on NLM resources. Classes are offered online and across the United States; some travel may be required. This position requires maintaining an expert level of familiarity with the NLM databases PubMed® and TOXNET®, as well as working in conjunction with bioinformatics experts to become familiar with the NCBI databases and other NLM resources. The Training Development Specialist will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of adult learning principles and work with all appropriate entities to ensure that development and delivery of classes is efficient and effective.

Applications are encouraged from energetic, creative and service-oriented individuals interested in collaboration, teamwork and innovation. Telework may be permitted for this position.

The Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library (http://library.med.utah.edu) serves University of Utah Health Care, the Intermountain West’s only academic health sciences center, including the School of Medicine and Colleges of Nursing, Pharmacy and Health; University Hospitals and Clinics; and research facilities such as Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Brain Institute. The Library also serves as the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region and is a member of the Utah Health Sciences Library Consortium, the Utah Academic Library Council, the Medical Library Association, the Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries, and the Association of Research Libraries.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on the development of instructional materials for NLM resources, including PubMed, environmental health databases, and NCBI databases in accordance with adult learning principles.
• Coordinate a working group for the development and scheduling of consumer health resource classes and provide guidance on customizing classes for specific audiences.
• Serve as a primary contact for NN/LM for guidance on adult learning principles, instructional design, and class delivery and engagement methods.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the NTO marketing and promotional plan.
• Assist with the maintenance of NN/LM educational guidelines for classes.
• Develop and maintain class evaluation methods and contribute to the overall NN/LM educational program evaluation.
• Write class evaluation reports and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a learning objects repository.
• Monitor, disseminate, and incorporate new information and trends related to e-learning, adult education and instructional trends.
• Maintain familiarity with Section 508 requirements and other relevant policies.

Qualifications

Required:
• Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library school;
• Experience teaching in hands-on computer training classes;
• Experience with computer-based learning and distance education;
• Familiarity with National Library of Medicine products;
• Knowledge of adult education and instructional design principles;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred:
• Strong computer skills;
• Previous work experience within health sciences libraries;
• Knowledge of health information resources;
• Familiarity with emerging and established technologies, especially instructional technology

Reporting Relationship
Reports to the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Training Office Assistant Director.

Salary and Benefits
Based on experience, starting at $53,000 minimum annually. Position is a full-time, career-line (non-tenure-track) faculty position. Rank is dependent upon the qualifications of the candidate. Faculty benefits include 200 hours of vacation, and 12 days of sick leave annually. There is a generous TIAA/ CREF retirement employer contribution. More information may be found in the University of Utah Faculty Handbook: http://admin.utah.edu/faculty-handbook. See https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/ for a full list of benefits.

Applications
The University of Utah uses an online application system. Applications for this position will be accepted beginning March 15, 2016. Please complete the online application form and submit a cover letter stating how your educational background and experience match the needs and qualifications highlighted above; a curriculum vitae; and provide include names and contact information for three references.

http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/50089

Review of applications
Begins April 15, 2016 and continues until the position is filled.

If you have any questions on this position announcement or on applying online, please contact:

Jessi Van Der Volgen, NTO Assistant Director
Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library
10 North 1900 East, Building 589
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5890
801-581-4704
j.vandervolgen@utah.edu

Our Environment
The University of Utah is located in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains east of Salt Lake City. Opportunities for a wide variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, world class skiing and snowboarding, are abundant. Cultural venues include the Salt Lake Symphony, Ballet West, Sundance Film Festival, theaters and more.

The University of Utah HSC values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to the mission of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

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Priscilla M. Mayden Lecture http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2016/02/08/priscilla-m-mayden-lecture/ Mon, 08 Feb 2016 18:56:42 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4766 mayden_lecture_2016Join the conversation on Monday, February 22, at the 2016 Pricilla M. Mayden Lecture, with invited speaker Iain Kerr.

Iain Kerr is the founder of the design firm SPURSE and the Director of Creative Practices at the Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship at Montclair State University.

The title of Kerr’s lecture is “Do we need to Transform Creativity? (Why Psychology has it wrong, and how we can really harness creativity).”

Schedule of events:

  • 2:00-3:00pm – Welcome and Lecture, Eccles Institute of Human Genetics Auditorium
  • 3:00-4:00pm – Refreshments, Eccles Institute of Human Genetics Atrium

This lecture will be live streamed, recorded, and archived. Please see the 2016 Priscilla M. Mayden Lecture website.

The annual Mayden Lecture was established in honor of Priscilla Maltby Mayden (1918-2011), recognizing her service to the University of Utah as Director of the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library from 1967 – 1984. This lectureship allows EHSL to invite knowledgeable and exciting speakers to explore the myriad ways technology and medicine interact to the benefit of the library and medical professions.

 

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Job Opening: Evidence Retrieval and Synthesis Librarian http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2016/01/26/job-opening-evidence-retrieval-and-synthesis-librarian/ Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:45:55 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4713 The faculty and staff of the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library (EHSL) at the University of Utah invite applications for an Evidence Retrieval and Synthesis Librarian. This is a two year minimum career-line (non-tenure-track) faculty position. The Evidence Retrieval and Synthesis Librarian reports to the Associate Director for Education and Research and is a member of the EHSL Public Services Department. The Evidence Retrieval and Synthesis Librarian acts as a key member of the EHSL team responsible for the Center for Clinical and Translational Research Systematic Reviews Core. The Evidence Retrieval and Synthesis Librarian collaborates to provide an effective and superior quality systematic review service, including working with students and faculty to develop workable protocols, creating and documenting expert literature searches, validating and peer reviewing information retrieval strategies, advising on systematic review standards and methods, supporting citation management throughout the process, and co-authoring manuscripts based upon completed systematic reviews. The Evidence Retrieval and Synthesis Librarian may also collaborate on practice guidelines, scoping reviews, narrative reviews, rapid reviews, clinical evidence summaries, and knowledge synthesis projects that directly inform clinical practice or support new and ongoing funded research. The successful candidate will also conduct training sessions, perform outreach about systematic reviews on behalf of the Systematic Reviews Core and the EHSL, and actively cultivate funding streams by developing new service lines, cultivating partnerships, and contributing to collaborative grant opportunities. This position will also assist with literature reviews and provide consultations as a part of the Public Services Department.

This position is a full-time, career-line faculty position in the EHSL. This position’s continuation after the first two years is dependent on generating sufficient fee-based services and grant funding to cover the position’s salary and professional expenses. All librarians are expected to contribute to the University of Utah and the profession through service, scholarship, and outreach.

The mission of the EHSL is to advance and transform education, research, and health care through dynamic technologies, evidence application, and collaborative partnerships. The Library contributes to the success of health professionals, students, researchers and the community. The Library is recognized locally and nationally as a leader of intellectual exploration and as a catalyst for innovative discovery.

The EHSL (http://library.med.utah.edu) serves University of Utah Health Sciences, the Intermountain West’s only academic health sciences center, including the Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and the Colleges of Nursing, Pharmacy and Health as well as the University of Utah Health Care, which includes the Hospitals and Clinics. The EHSL also serves as the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region and the National Library of Medicine Training Center. It is a member of the Utah Academic Library Consortium, the Medical Library Association, the Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries, and the Association of Research Libraries.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

  • Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library school or other relevant accredited graduate degree
  • Minimum 2 years professional experience in a health sciences library or as a systematic review information retrieval expert
  • Expert literature searching experience, particularly using MEDLINE/PubMed and other key health sciences databases
  • Familiarity with systematic review search methodology, guidelines, and standards, including the IOM Standards, PRISMA, and the Cochrane Collaboration
  • Familiarity with the concepts of evidence-based practice
  • Flexibility and adaptability for work in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work as a team member and independently
  • Commitment to diversity in the workplace and community

Preferred:

  • Demonstrated experience working on systematic review teams across health-related disciplines
  • In-depth knowledge of information resources and databases, including Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL, social sciences databases, and grey literature resources
  • Experience providing instruction in an academic setting
  • Awareness of scholarly communication issues within the health sciences
  • Demonstrated ability in project management
  • Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Expert knowledge of bibliographic management tools, including EndNote

Salary and Benefits:
Based on experience, starting at $53,000 minimum annually. Position is a full-time, career-line (non-tenure-track) faculty position. The position has guaranteed funding for two years. Rank is dependent upon the qualifications of the candidate. Faculty benefits include 200 hours of vacation, and 12 days of sick leave annually. There is a generous TIAA/ CREF retirement employer contribution. More information may be found in the University of Utah Faculty Handbook: http://admin.utah.edu/faculty-handbook. See https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/ for a full list of benefits.

Applications:
The University of Utah uses an online application system. Please complete the online application form and submit a cover letter stating how your educational background and experience match the needs and qualifications highlighted above; a curriculum vitae; names of three references; and a sample of an expert search you have completed using MEDLINE/PubMed (a completed systematic review manuscript with complete search strategy you have designed and executed is preferred).

Application Instructions:

To apply, please go to the University’s Careers page. Quick link for Posting is http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/48633

Review of Applications: Review of application begins February 15, 2016, and continues until the position is filled.

If you have any questions about this position announcement or on applying online, please contact:

Melissa Rethlefsen, Deputy Director
Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library
10 N. 1900 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84112
866.581.5534
melissa.rethlefsen@utah.edu

The University of Utah HSC values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to the mission of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

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Life and Limb: The toll of the American Civil War http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2016/01/19/life-and-limb/ Tue, 19 Jan 2016 20:38:10 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4705 lifeandlimbbanner The Eccles Library is hosting the NLM traveling exhibit, Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War.

The exhibit will be on display until Saturday, January 30, 2016, in the portrait area on the Main Level . More information about the exhibit can be found on the NLM exhibit website.

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#AskSolve http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2016/01/19/asksolve/ Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:09:52 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4699 Ask and solve daily problems!

How can you participate?

  • Ask: Identify a problem by using #asksolve on Twitter.
  • Ask: See a problem or design flaw? Tweet it and use #asksolve.
  • Solve: If you have a solution, simply reply to another person’s #asksolve tweet.

We hope that this hashtag will spark ideas for new solutions, especially in the clinical setting. You can view all the questions and solutions on Twitter by searching #asksolve or following @asksolve.

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Class Matters: Book Discussions http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2016/01/08/class-matters/ Fri, 08 Jan 2016 19:46:11 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4673 class matters book discussionThe Office of Health Equity and Inclusion and the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library invite you to the first annual UUHS Community Read. As we explore various aspects of difference, please join us as we critically examine the impact of class on health by reading Class Matters. Sessions will be facilitated by faculty topic experts.

When: Tuesdays, Jan 12 – Mar 29, 2016, Noon to 1 PM, Brown Bag

Where: Portrait Gallery, Main Level, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library

 

Book Discussion Schedule and Speakers

Week 1: Overview – Jan 12 – Ana Maria Lopez, MD, MPH, FACP, Associate Vice President for Health Equity and Inclusion, UUHSC

Week 2: Health – Jan 19 – Yoshimi Anzai, MD, Professor, Radiology, School of Medicine

Week 3: Marriage – Jan 26 – Kathryn Stockton, PhD, Distinguished Professor of English, Interim Associate Vice President for Equity and Diversity

Week 4: Religion – Feb 2 – Karen Gieseker, MTS, PhD, MS, Assistant Professor, Family and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine

Week 5: Education – Feb 9 – María E. Fránquiz, PhD, Dean, College of Education

Week 6: New Status Markers – Feb 23 – Mary Beth Vogel-Ferguson, PhD, Research Associate Professor, Social Research Institute, College Of Social Work

Week 7: Immigration – Feb 16 – Carissa Byrne Hessick, JD, Associate Dean for Faculty Research & Development, Professor of Law, S.J. Quinney College of Law

Week 8: The ‘Relo’ Class – Mar 1  – Annalisa Holcombe, JD, Associate Vice President, College Relations & Strategy, and Co-Director, Center for Coaching and Mentoring, Westminster College

Week 9: The Hyper-Rich – Mar 8 – Hande Togrul, PhD, Adult Program Director, Inclusion Center for Community and Justice

SPRING BREAK – Mar 15 – no discussion

Week 10: Class and Culture – Mar 22 – Ed A. Muñoz, PhD, Director, Ethnic Studies, and Associate Professor, Ethnic Studies and Sociology, College of Social & Behavioral Science

Week 11: Up From the Projects – Mar 29 – TBD

 

Facebook Event:  https://www.facebook.com/events/190770477941107/

Links to Readings: http://healthsciences.utah.edu/inclusion/ongoing-series/class-matters.php

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January Appy Hour Recap http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2016/01/06/january-appy-hour-recap/ Wed, 06 Jan 2016 23:51:14 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4668 On Wednesday, January 6, 2016, Appy Hour traveled to the University Hospital’s Pharmacy conference room. Erin Fox, the Director of Drug Information Services, demoed both the web-based and app versions of Micromedex and LexiComp. These are two library subscription databases/tools for pharmacy and drug-related information. Both are available for the University of Utah Health Sciences campus; request your app code by emailing the Eccles Library. Both Micromedex and LexiComp include a ton of useful point of care information, calculators, IV compatibility, and more! Additionally, LexiComp contains a neat pill identifying tool.

After Erin Fox showed the apps and answered questions, the Appy Hour audience shared other apps that they use. Listed below are the apps that others showed.

  • Twitter – great tool for keeping up to date on health-related news by following organizations and experts within a field
  • MyChart – University of Utah Health Care patients can use this app to look at their appointments, billing, etc.
  • Lact Med – App from the National Library of Medicine that includes drug information for breastfeeding mothers
  • Microsoft Health App – collects data from Microsoft Band, a wearable technology
  • Prevent GBS – App from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that walks through guidelines and dosage for mothers and infants to prevent Group B Strep
  • GoodRx – shows prescription prices at different stores; the University of Utah’s prescription prices are not listed (stores must pay the app to have their prices show)
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Appy Hour- January 6, 2016, 2-3pm http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2015/12/17/appy-hour-january-6-2016-2-3pm/ Thu, 17 Dec 2015 22:52:28 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4656 Appy Hour IconCollege of Pharmacy Grand Rounds

Wednesday, January 6, 2016, 2:00-3:00 PM

Hospital Pharmacy Conference room (A-050)

Relax and chat with your College of Pharmacy colleagues for a mid-afternoon coffee and cookie break! Drug-related apps and a few other apps will be shared.

For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/UAppyHour.

Special thanks to our partner – the Office of the Associate Vice President for Faculty and Academic Affairs – for funding Appy Hour refreshments.

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December Appy Hour Education Recap http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2015/12/17/dec-appy-hour-ed-recap/ Thu, 17 Dec 2015 22:14:47 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4650 On Wednesday, December 16, Appy Hour Education attendees learned about Apple’s ResearchKit. ResearchKit is an open source software framework for researchers to create new apps for their research projects. The apps can reach a broader audience and engage more patients in health studies. Patients can learn about the study, sign consent forms, and participant in the study all on their mobile device.

There are three available components in the framework: informed consent, active tasks, and survey. These components can be tailored to the research team’s needs or other components can be developed and shared through the ResearchKit platform. Active tasks utilize mobile device sensors, such as movement and speech.

 

A few highlights from the Q&A session:

  • Institutional Review Board process remains the same as before, but the data collection happens on the patients’ mobile device. This change alleviates some headaches from paper-based surveys, low response rates, and mass mailings. Additionally, data collection can be more frequent.
  • The data must be transferred to the university research team (included in the app code). Other researchers use university tools, such as Qualtrics, to secure, collect, and analyze the data.
  • Advertising the research study is similar to other studies. Since it is an app though, the research study can be discovered in the Apple App Store and though Apple promotion venues (talks, announcements, etc.).
  • ResearchKit can connect to HealthKit. HealthKit aggregates all data from health and fitness services and apps.
  • If you create an app using ResearchKit, Apple requires that at least one resulting publication be in an open access journal, the app is freely available, the app does not contain advertising, affiliates do not receive financial gains from the app, and a few other guidelines.

 

Links for ResearchKit, HealthKit, and Health app:

 

Tools and Apps for Health Sciences

iTunes U Courses (iPad)

MultiTouch Books (iBooks app)

Read by QxMD: Personalized Medical & Scientific Journal

Eye Decide Point of Care Patient Education for Healthcare Professionals by Orca Health

Essential Anatomy 5

Explain Everything

Notability

AirPano

 

 

Save the date for the next Appy Hour event on Wednesday, January 6, 2-3pm, in the Pharmacy Conference room (A-050), University Hospital.

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Appy Hour Education: ResearchKit http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2015/12/01/appy-hour-education-dec-16/ Tue, 01 Dec 2015 18:46:02 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4589 Appy Hour Icon

Wednesday, December 16, 2015, 2:00-3:00pm followed by Q&A with refreshments

Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB), Room 2600

The guest speaker, Dr. Lina Lander is the lead liaison for research institutions at Apple Inc., in this role she works on innovative projects to advance universities’ research, teaching, and service initiatives.

Dr. Lander will share a few iOS productivity apps for researchers and show the potential of Apple’s new ResearchKit, an open source software framework for easily creating apps. Plan for an hour presentation with Q&A afterwards.

Dr. Lina Lander is Research Development Executive with Apple Inc. Lina earned her Doctorate of Science (Sc.D.) from Harvard University and Bachelor and Master of Science from the University of Toronto. Prior to Apple, Dr. Lander was an Associate Professor at the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She has led numerous research and consulting projects in epidemiology, occupational health, surveillance, and evaluation of injury risk factors. As the Graduate Program Director, Dr. Lander has established a Ph.D. program in epidemiology, the first such program in Nebraska. She developed and taught epidemiology and public health courses to masters, doctoral, and medical students. Lina has authored over 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals and presented at over 60 national and international conferences. Dr. Lander speaks internationally on utilizing technology in research, teaching, and clinical practice. As the lead liaison for research institutions at Apple Inc., Dr. Lander works on innovative projects to advance universities’ research, teaching, and service initiatives.

For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/UAppyHour.

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Judges Needed for Games4Health Challenge http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2015/11/24/judges-needed-for-games4health-challenge/ Tue, 24 Nov 2015 17:04:08 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4578 G4H Logo_Full_outlines.v2-01The 2016 Games4Health Challenge is looking for 60 judges among UofU faculty and staff and various sponsors.

As a judge, you would evaluate around 5 student team entries over a 10 day period in March 2016. All entries are in the form of two videos, one a 90 second Tease Video and the other a 3 minute Commercialization Video.

The Games4Health Challenge Awards Gala will take place on March 31, 2016, where winners will be announced. Last year 150 students in 25 teams from 10 universities and 4 countries competed for $50,000 in prize money. Two of these teams raised additional investor money and have commercially launched their games.  We hope to have  higher participation this coming year with $60,000 in prize money.

If you would like to be a judge, please contact Chris Wasden at chris.wasden@eccles.utah.edu. They want judges’ pictures and bios on the website as soon as possible.

Additionally, all students are encouraged to participate. Students can register and learn more about the challenge at http://g4h.business.utah.edu.

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Collaboration on an Open Source Code App http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2015/10/23/collaboration-open-app/ Fri, 23 Oct 2015 17:01:34 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4540 This is the last blog post honoring the International Open Access Week. This post will focus on EHSL collaboration with The GApp Lab to create an open source app.

GapplogoBefore jumping into the actual app and collaboration efforts; you may be wondering, what is The GApp Lab?

The GApp Lab is an abbreviation for the Therapeutic Games and Apps Lab, a collaboration between Entertainment Arts and Engineering (EAE), the Center for Medical Innovation, and the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library (EHSL). Each semester, this lab is comprised of approximately twenty students from the EAE Master Games Studio program. The Lab is located on the Garden Level of the EHSL.

The GApp Lab plays an integral part in the research and development, production and execution of interactive, medically focused applications for instructors, students, medical professionals, and patients. By working closely with the world-class researchers at the U of U, the game developers can develop medical games and apps that are innovative, highly engaging, and clinically validated. The GApp Lab is led by Roger Altizer, EAE faculty and Director of Digital Medicine in the Center for Medical Innovation.

Open EHR App EHRis an open source code app, created by The GApp Lab.

Open EHR App is an electronic health record app with developing countries in mind. The app enables the patient to carry their medical record with them and have their health care professional easily add notes. Since the app’s source code is open, patients and others can edit the app to meet their needs. The app is for the Android platform.

EHSL’s Innovation Librarian, Tallie Casucci, assisted The GApp Lab team on this project. The team had three main research questions which Tallie helped them answer. With the resources Tallie provided, the team made adjustments to the design and features.

  1. As game developers, the students had not seen an electronic health record – both the front and back end. Tallie put the team in contact with the University of Utah Health Care’s electronic health record developers and found front end examples and pictures online of other EHRs.
  2. Additionally, the team was curious about privacy and data protection policies, concerns, and recommendations. Tallie provided the team with links to several international organization documents concerning privacy and data related to patients, personal data, healthcare technology, etc.
  3. The team’s final research question concerned the actual healthcare IT laws or recommendations in developing countries. Tallie investigated individual countries for healthcare IT departments, authorities, institutes, and laws.

Collaboration with The GApp Lab extends well beyond the Open EHR App! To view other completed projects, visit The GApp Lab collection on e-channel.

Tallie & Roger "Flash the U" during their DiGRA presentation.

Tallie & Roger “Flash the U” during their DiGRA presentation.

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Games4Health Challenge Registration is Open http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2015/10/22/games4health-challenge/ Thu, 22 Oct 2015 21:42:37 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4537 G4H_Logo copy_tinypixGames4Health is an annual $60K competition for student innovations that drive healthier lives through games that people love.

With 2015 participation from 190 students, 10 universities and 4 countries, the Sorenson Center for Discovery & Innovation, Center for Medical Innovation, and Engineering Arts and Entertainment are excited to begin the 2016 competition season.

2016 registration is open and we would appreciate you inviting students across our university to register and participate in this entrepreneurial opportunity.

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Tech Tuesday and InfoFair – October 13, 4:30-5:40pm http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2015/10/02/tech-tuesday-and-infofair/ Fri, 02 Oct 2015 17:08:47 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4376 tech tuesday and infofairJoin us in Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB) 2100 or Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building (SFEBB) 160 for a live viewing of The Clifford C. Snyder M.D. and Mary Snyder Lecture on Tuesday, October 13, 4:30-5:30pm.

Speaker: Michael Eckhardt, Managing Director, the Chasm Institute

Session Title: Crossing the Chasm: How to Successfully Bring New Disruptive Innovations to Mainstream Users and Customers

Keynote speaker Michael Eckhardt is the managing director of the Chasm Institute, a well-known Silicon Valley consulting firm. Eckhardt will highlight practical tools plus frameworks for driving customer adoption of your new product, solution, or service. His talk is based on Geoffrey A. Moore’s Businessweek bestselling book, Crossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling Disruptive Products to Mainstream Customers.

Event Partners
Technology Venture Commercialization
Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library
J. Willard Marriott Library
Center for Medical Innovation

About Tech Tuesday- Tech Tuesday is an exclusive event presented by Technology & Venture Commercialization (TVC) at the University of Utah. These events feature guest speakers, inventors, investors and entrepreneurs.

About InfoFair- InfoFair is an established event at the University of Utah Health Sciences, hosted by the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, with the goal of providing state-of-the-art information/knowledge services and resources as well as a glimpse into the future of innovative computing, knowledge creation and information application in the health sciences.

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Active Appy Hour- September 9, 2-3pm http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2015/08/26/active-appy-hour-september-9/ Wed, 26 Aug 2015 17:33:34 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4243 Appy Hour IconJoin Us. Drop In. Come on Over.

Wednesday, September 9, 2015, 2:30-3:30 PM
Synapse, Garden Level, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library

Exercise and chat with your colleagues for a mid-afternoon break! Join us for refreshments and conversation. Share your favorite app.

Featured Apps: Moves & 7 Minute Workout

Presentation at 2:15pm by Liz Joy, MD, MPH, Adjunct Professor, Family & Preventative Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Utah; and Medical Director, Clinical Outcomes Research at Intermountain Healthcare

Do you have new fitness goals for the fall? Let’s finish the year strong by moving more! These two apps can help you easily track and fit exercise into your busy schedule. The app, Moves, automatically tracks your walking, cycling, and running. 7 Minute Workout guides you through quick workouts.

Special thanks to our partner, the Office of the Associate Vice President for Faculty and Academic Affairs, for funding refreshments.

BYOD – Bring your own Device!

For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/UAppyHour.

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Healthi4U Kick-off is September 10 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2015/08/03/healthi4u-kick-off/ Mon, 03 Aug 2015 23:22:05 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4195 healthi4u_iconHealthi4U is an innovative new competitive program for interdisciplinary student teams at the University of Utah.  The goal of this video competition is to create engaging and informative videos related to health.

The competition is open to all full-time, matriculated University of Utah undergraduate and graduate students. Teams will be comprised of students from a variety of majors. Visit our website for more information: http://library.med.utah.edu/or/Healthi4U/. You can also follow us on Twitter with #Healthi4U.

The Kick-off event will take place on September 10 from 5-7 p.m. in the Health Sciences Education Building Alumni Hall, Room 2100. All are invited to participate. The kickoff will provide details about the program and help students find partners to team up.

Monetary awards will be provided to the winning videos. Winners may also be aired on UEN-TV Channel 9 and featured on SciTech Now.

This competition is generously funded by the Nancy Eccles and Homer M. Hayward Family Foundation, and is coordinated by the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library and a team of university faculty.

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Appy Hour Recaps: March and May http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2015/05/08/appy-hour-recap-march-and-may/ Fri, 08 May 2015 20:49:14 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4129 On Tuesday, March 17, Amanda Truong, a School of Medicine student, presented March Appy Hour“VisualDx”. VisualDx is a “decision support software designed by clinicians to aid medical professionals in the diagnosis of visually identifiable diseases.” Amanda is very interested in dermatology and discovered the app while working in Ghana with the University of Utah’s Department of Dermatology. Read more about her experience here. At Appy Hour, Amanda demo-ed the app and guided the audience through the quiz feature. As a student, Amanda finds the quiz feature very useful for studying. VisualDx is a very unique software!

May 6 Appy HourJena Andrus and Karen O’Toole from the Huntsman Cancer Institute presented “Check Yourself” on Wednesday, May 6. Check Yourself is an app for breast examination. The app guides users though self-examination steps and allows them to schedule alerts for monthly checks. There are other breast self-examination apps available on the market; the audience of Check Yourself seems to be a younger population. Karen recommends that people use their finger pads instead of finger tips; Check Yourself did not made this specification. Overall, Check Yourself is a good app and it encourages self-examination!

Both VisualDx and Check Yourself are available for Android and iOS. View other featured Appy Hour apps here.

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Appy Hour, Wednesday, May 6, 2:30-3:30pm http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2015/04/22/appy-hour-wednesday-may-6-230-330pm/ Wed, 22 Apr 2015 20:23:11 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4100 Appy Hour IconJoin Us. Drop In. Come on Over.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 2:30-3:30 PM
Synapse, Garden Level, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library

Relax and chat with your colleagues for a mid-afternoon break! Join us for refreshments and conversation. Share your favorite app.

Featured App: Check Yourself

Presentation at 2:45 PM by Jen Andrus, Health Educator, and Karen O’Toole, Clinical Research Coordinator, Huntsman Cancer Institute.

Have you seen the Edges of Light: Images of Breast Transformation exhibit at the Eccles Health Sciences Library? Check Yourself is an app for breast examination. The app guides you though self-examination steps and allows you to schedule alerts for monthly checks.

Special thanks to our partner, the Office of the Associate Vice President for Faculty and Academic Affairs, for funding refreshments.

BYOD – Bring your own Device!

For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/UAppyHour.

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New DynaMed App! Easy to Install http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2015/04/15/new-dynamed-app-easy-to-install/ Wed, 15 Apr 2015 20:19:21 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4090 Downloading the DynaMed app is easy!

  1. Download the app from the iTunes Store or Google Play.
  2. Access DynaMed from the Library’s home page.
  3. Click on Mobile at the top of the screen in the blue bar (see screenshot):dynamed_mobile
  4. When prompted, enter your university email address. An authentication key will be emailed to you.  Check your email for a message from donotreply@ebsco.com.  The subject line of the email will say “Instructions and Authentication – EBSCOhost iPhone and Android Apps”.
  5. Open the email from your mobile device.
  6. Within 48 hours, tap on the link in the email to authenticate the app.
    Note: after 48 hours, users will need to request a new authentication key.
  7. The device should be ready to go!
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Appy Hour, Tuesday, March 17, 2:00-3:00pm http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2015/03/04/appy-hour-tuesday-march-17/ Thu, 05 Mar 2015 00:01:42 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4076 Appy Hour IconJoin Us. Drop In. Come on Over.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 2:00-3:00 PM
Synapse, Garden Level, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library

Relax and chat with your colleagues for a mid-afternoon break! Join us for refreshments and conversation. Share your favorite app.

Featured App: VisualDx

Presentation at 2:15 PM by Amanda Truong, a School of Medicine Student.

VisualDx is a decision support tool for diagnosing visually identifiable diseases. Search directly for a disease or build your case! Come find out how Amanda used VisualDx while working in Ghana; click here to read her eSynapse article about the experience.

Special thanks to our partner, the Office of the Associate Vice President for Faculty and Academic Affairs, for funding refreshments.

BYOD – Bring your own Device!

For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/UAppyHour.

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Appy Hour Recaps: December 2014 and February 2015 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2015/02/25/appy-hour-recaps-dec-and-feb/ Wed, 25 Feb 2015 23:01:26 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4063 On Friday, December 12, Lisa Carcelli presented “MyFitnessPal”. This app was used during the University of Utah’s Holiday Fitness Challenge. MyFitnessPal is an all-encompassing health tracker. In addition to the fitness and food tracking options, there are several great features. Lisa’s favorite feature is the bar-code scanner to upload food/drink products into her tracker. Give MyFitnessPal a try!

feb- myair healthOn Wednesday, February 18, Steve Packham presented an app that he helped to develop called “myAir Health”. Using EPA  data from local monitoring sites, myAir Health calculates the amount of air-borne contaminants that you breathe into your lungs. MyAir Health estimates the optimum time period for work, play, or exercise so you don’t overexposure yourself. In Steve’s option, you should never let the excuse of air quality prevent you from exercising; you may just need to adjust the time or your exertion level. Give myAir Health a try!

Both MyFitnessPal and myAir Health are available for Android and iOS. View other featured Appy Hour apps here.

 

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Appy Hour, Wednesday, February 18, 2:00-3:00pm http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2015/01/09/appy-hour-february/ Fri, 09 Jan 2015 20:54:01 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=4008 Appy Hour IconJoin Us. Drop In. Come on Over.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 2:00-3:00 PM
Synapse, Garden Level, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library

Relax and chat with your colleagues for a mid-afternoon break! Join us for refreshments and conversation. Share your favorite app.

Featured App: myAir

Presentation at 2:15 PM by Steve Packham, PhD, Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Medicine, and Toxicologist, Utah Department of Environmental Quality

 “myAir is a tool that calculates the amount of air-borne contaminants that you will breathe into your lungs during outdoor activity and estimates the optimum time period for work, play, or exercise.”

Special thanks to our partner, the Office of the Associate Vice President for Faculty and Academic Affairs, for funding refreshments.

BYOD – Bring your own Device!

For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/UAppyHour.

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Appy Hour, Friday, December 12, 4:30-5:30pm http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/12/04/appy-hour-friday-december-12/ Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:25:33 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3966 Appy Hour IconJoin Us. Drop In. Come on Over.

Friday, December 12, 2014, 4:30-5:30 PM
Main Level, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library

Relax and chat with your colleagues before heading home for the weekend. Join us for refreshments and conversation. Share your favorite app.

Featured App: MyFitnessPal

Presentation at 4:45 PM by Lisa Carcelli, Special Project Coordinator, Office of Academic Affairs and Faculty Development, Health Sciences.

Are you participating in the University’s Holiday Fitness Challenge? Keeping fitness and health a priority during the holidays can be very difficult. Come learn about an app that can help you stay on track this holiday season and into the new year!

Special thanks to our partner, the Office of the Associate Vice President for Faculty and Academic Affairs, for funding refreshments.

BYOD – Bring your own Device!

Mark your calendar for this time every second Friday.

For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/UAppyHour.

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Appy Hour Recap- November http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/11/21/appy-hour-recap-november/ Fri, 21 Nov 2014 23:09:01 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3958 minna- novOn November 14, Minna Wang, presented an app that her Bench-2-Bedside team created. The app is called CHIMP which stands for “Cultural Health Intelligence for Medical Personnel”.

We were really excited for their team to present at Appy Hour because they won the Library’s sponsored award for Bench-2-Bedside, the “Sex and Gender Differences Award”. To learn more about sex and gender differences, check out our guide.

CHIMP is designed to increase cultural awareness during interactions between health care professionals and patients. This is a reference tool for medical personnel to review before they interact with a patient with a different cultural background than their own. The app currently provides information about four prominent ethnicity groups: African American, Asian (Southeast), Latino, and Native America. After selecting the ethnic group and gender of the patient, the medical personnel can select information from four categories: cultural health beliefs, cultural treatment practices, family structure, and additional information.

CHIMP is currently available for Android and will soon be available for iOS. Give it a try!

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Appy Hour, Friday, November 14, 4:30-6pm* http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/11/05/appy-hour-friday-november/ Wed, 05 Nov 2014 23:17:38 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3953 Appy Hour LogoJoin Us. Drop In. Come on Over.

Friday, November 14, 2014, 4:30-6:00 PM*
Main Level, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library

Relax and chat with your colleagues before heading home for the weekend. Join us for refreshments and conversation. Share your favorite app.

Featured App: The CHIMP App

Minna Wang, a University of Utah engineering student, will present The CHIMP App at 4:45 and 5:45pm*.

The CHIMP App was created by a group of University of Utah students during the 2013-2014 Bench-2-Bedside competition. CHIMP stands for “Cultural Health Intelligence for Medical Personnel” and is designed to increase cultural awareness during interactions between health care professionals and patients. The CHIMP App team won the “Sex and Gender Differences Award” during the Bench-2-Bedside competition earlier this year.

Special thanks to our partner, the Office of the Associate Vice President for Faculty and Academic Affairs, for funding refreshments.

BYOD – Bring your own Device!

Mark your calendar for this time every second* Friday.

For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/UAppyHour.

*Please note that Appy Hour is the second Friday of the month. We hope this new time with two presentations will accommodate more schedules! The same presentation will be given at both times.

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Appy Hour Recap- October http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/10/20/appy-hour-recap-october/ Mon, 20 Oct 2014 17:29:29 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3943 oct- ehrOn October 10, Swapnil Sawant and Travis Turner, two students from The GApp Lab (Therapeutic Games and Apps Lab) presented two recent projects- Open EHR App and Doodle Health- at Appy Hour.

Open EHR app is available for download at http://gapp.eaemgs.utah.edu/wordpress/ehr/. It is a free Android-based app designed for developing countries or people with inconsistent health care providers. The app enables the patient to carry their medical record with them and have their health care professional easily add notes.

oct- doodle healthDoodle Health is an interactive website that The GApp Lab created in partnership with the University of Utah Department of Biomedical Informatics and the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library. Doodle Health allows participants to draw or guess medical images or pictographs. Pictographs are used in patient education materials, prescription information, and on other health materials; however, many pictographs are either incomprehensible or culturally biased. Doodle Health is an attempt to use crowd sourcing to generate better health pictographs! See it for yourself at www.doodlehealth.com.

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FrankenApp- Tuesday, October 21, 5-8pm in Room 25 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/10/20/frankenapp/ Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:49:14 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3936 G4H iconJoin us Tuesday, October 21, 5-8pm in the Synapse for FrankenApp. FrankenApp is the 2nd event hosted by the University of Utah’s Games4Health.

FrankenApp will be a great opportunity for students to win cash prizes by becoming “mad app scientists”. Below are the details.

1. To participate in FrankenApp, all you have to do is show up
2. You will choose an industry from the provided list to focus your new app on.
3. You will create a team with people who choose the same industry
4. Together you will assess the current apps on the market
5. Define what critical problem is still not being addressed
6. Build an app wireframe using a tool called balsamiq.
7. At the end of the event, your team will present your app to a panel of judges.

First Place: $500 cash prizes

Second Place: $300 cash prizes

Third Place: $200 cash prizes

 

For sign up click http://g4h.business.utah.edu/?page_id=2718

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Appy Hour, Friday, October 10, 4:30-6:00pm* http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/09/29/appy-hour-friday-october-10/ Mon, 29 Sep 2014 17:49:03 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3928 Appy Hour LogoJoin Us. Drop In. Come on Over.

Friday, October 10, 2014, 4:30-6:00 PM*
Main Level, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library

Relax and chat with your colleagues before heading home for the weekend. Join us for refreshments and conversation. Share your favorite app.

Featured: Open EHR and Doodle Health

Swapnil Sawant and Travis Turner, students in The GApp Lab (Therapeutic Games & Apps Lab) will present Open EHR and Doodle Health at 4:45pm and 5:45pm*. The GApp Lab partners with U-affiliates and industry to create therapeutic games and apps. Open EHR is an app for a patient’s electronic health record. Doodle Health is a website to gather research on medical pictures/icons and their cultural impacts.

Special thanks to our partner, the Office of the Associate Vice President for Faculty and Academic Affairs, for funding refreshments.

BYOD – Bring your own Device!

Mark your calendar for this time every second* Friday.

For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/UAppyHour.

*Please note that Appy Hour is the second Friday of the month. We hope this new time with two presentations will accommodate more schedules! The same presentation will be given at both times.

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Appy Hour Recap- September http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/09/09/appy-hour-recap-september/ Tue, 09 Sep 2014 16:30:27 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3908 September Appy HourSince September is National Preparedness Month, Philip Chaffee, our Emergency Preparedness Manager, presented a new app called “In Case of Crisis” on September 5. This app is managed by Phil and his team for the health sciences campus, research park, and University of Utah Health Care (hospital and clinics).

In Case of Crisis contains specific emergency and safety procedures and information. For example, do you know the proper steps to take during an earthquake? Where’s your Emergency Assembly Point (EAP)? All this information and more is available to you on the In Case of Crisis app! Phil and his team will be updating the app continuously and adding more content. Also, a new alert feature will be added to the app soon!

Download the “In Case of Crisis- Education” for Android and iOS devices today!

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Appy Hour- Friday, September 5, 4:30-6:00pm* http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/08/29/appy-hour-september/ Fri, 29 Aug 2014 19:12:57 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3856 Appy Hour LogoJoin Us. Drop In. Come on Over.

Friday, September 5, 2014, 4:30-6:00 PM*
Main Level, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library

Relax and chat with your colleagues before heading home for the weekend. Join us for refreshments and conversation. Share your favorite app.

The featured app is In Case of Crisis.

September is the National Preparedness Month! At 4:45pm and 5:45pm*, Phil Chaffee, Emergency Preparedness Manager, will present In Case of Crisis. This Android and iOS app is for University of Utah affiliates about our emergency and safety procedures, alerts, and much more.

Special thanks to our partner, the Office of the Associate Vice President for Faculty and Academic Affairs, for funding refreshments.

BYOD – Bring your own Device!

Mark your calendar for this time every first Friday.

For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/UAppyHour.

*Please note that Appy Hour is a different time in September. We hope this new time with two presentations will accommodate more schedules! The same presentation will be given at both times.

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Appy Hour Recap- August http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/08/11/appy-hour-recap-august/ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 19:20:10 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3847 August  Appy HourOn August 1 at Appy Hour, Angel Demirev, a University of Utah student and Apple Campus Rep, presented three productivity apps. The apps are Explain Everything, Notability, and iAnnotate. With all three apps, you can easily take notes and add text, visuals, and sound to pre-existing documents.

As Angel mentioned during Appy Hour, there are hundreds of other note taking and annotation apps available for both Android and iOS devices. Explain Everything, Notability, and iAnnotate are just three examples of apps currently used by University of Utah community.

Each app has a different “strength”. Explain Everything is really useful when presenting because you can annotate your presentation seamlessly to direct your audience’s attention to key points. Notability’s functions are great for taking and adding notes to PowerPoint slides; the record sound feature is also a strength. Finally, iAnnotate’s strength is annotating PDFs since it recognizes text when highlighting or underlining a document.

Give them a try!

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Appy Hour- Friday, August 1, 4:00-5:30pm http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/07/22/appy-hour-friday-august-1/ Tue, 22 Jul 2014 23:08:12 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3818 Appy Hour LogoJoin Us. Drop In. Come on Over.

Friday, August 1, 2014, 4-5:30 PM
Main Level, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library

Relax and chat with your colleagues before heading home for the weekend. Join us for refreshments and conversation. Share your favorite app.

The featured apps are Explain Everything, Notability, and iAnnotate.

At 4:15pm, Angel Demirev, a University of Utah student and Apple Campus Rep, will present these great apps, which are perfect for using in the classroom or with work groups.. The apps are designed for taking notes and adding text, visuals, and sound to pre-existing documents.

Special thanks to our partner, the Office of the Associate Vice President for Faculty and Academic Affairs, for funding refreshments.

BYOD – Bring your own Device!

Mark your calendar for this time every first Friday.

For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/UAppyHour.

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Faculty Survey Results- Post 6 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/06/26/faculty-survey-results-post-6/ Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:39:11 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3678 In the spring of 2013, the Spencer S. Eccles Library conducted a faculty survey related to public services. This blog post and others will outline the faculty responses and address the concerns raised.

You asked, we answered!

Read more about this survey and the results!

 

Eccles Library Usage by Faculty- Support and Collaboration

  1. Do you have other suggestions for how the library can meet your information needs?other suggestions for how the library can meet your information needs

*Did you know we have full text for the majority of the journals faculty mentioned in the free-text fields of this survey? For those few journals that we don’t have full-text for, faculty can easily request articles through Interlibrary Loan.

 

  1. Have you used the following research support tools in the past year?do you use research support tools

Want to learn more about these research support tools? Check out their websites!

 

  1. Have you used the following collaboration tools in the past year?do you use collaboration tools
  1. Are there other collaboration tools you regularly use?do you use other collaboration tools

a. Please tell us what other collaboration tools you use.

b. Comments?

Your colleagues also use:

  1. The CCTS Research concierge offers assistance with finding information about the following. Would you use this service?do you use CCTS Research concierge services
  1. What is your biggest frustration when trying to initiate or conduct research at the University of Utah?biggest frustration

Read more about this survey and the results!

 

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Faculty Survey Results- Post 5 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/06/26/faculty-survey-results-post-5/ Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:38:59 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3674 In the spring of 2013, the Spencer S. Eccles Library conducted a faculty survey related to public services. This blog post and others will outline the faculty responses and address the concerns raised.

You asked, we answered!

Read more about this survey and the results!

 

Eccles Library Usage by Faculty- Preferred Contact Methods

  1. How do you prefer to contact Eccles Library staff/librarians?preferred contact method
  2. How do you prefer to receive Eccles Library news, events and information?preferred method to learn about news and events

 

Read more about this survey and the results!

 

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Faculty Survey Results- Post 4 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/06/26/faculty-survey-results-post-4/ Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:38:47 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3655 In the spring of 2013, the Spencer S. Eccles Library conducted a faculty survey related to public services. This blog post and others will outline the faculty responses and address the concerns raised.

You asked, we answered!

Read more about this survey and the results!

 

Eccles Library Usage by Faculty- Finding and Managing Information

  1. Do you believe the library provides enough support for you to confidently search the previously mentioned databases and resources?does the library provide you with enough support and training to search

a. If no, how we could be of further assistance?

b. Comments

Let’s address those suggestions, questions, and comments from 1a and 1b.

Journals

A majority of the comments revolved around journal subscriptions, specific journal titles, accessing full text materials (both electronic and hard copy), USearch, and open access journals.

  • USearch, the University Libraries catalog, is geared more towards undergraduate students, who only need a few articles for a paper topic. Try searching in PubMed or a field-specific database (CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, etc.) rather than using USearch. If you are looking for a specific journal title, use our eJournals tool (instructions here). We can also search for you: just ask!
  • Interlibrary Loan, or ILLiad, is a service we provide for accessing materials that the University Libraries do not currently own. ILLiad allows libraries to share material between one another. By creating an account (separate from your typical uNID login information), you can request material through the ILLiad website. The library will alert you when the material is available either online or in the library. On weekdays, ILLiad takes less than 24 hours! If you need it before a certain time or very quickly, please indicate that on the form. Thanks to the LEAN process, we decreased the price for faculty member ILLiad requests. This is much cheaper than buying the article through the publisher’s website.
  • Did you know that you could Suggest-a-Purchase? Our Journal Evaluation Team reviews every suggestion- this includes journals, databases, and books.
    • Each year the Library must cancel existing subscriptions to cover the cost of publisher price increases and the addition of any new titles. We also strive to balance requests for new material with the desire of other patrons that existing subscriptions be continued. Even in these times of constrained budgets we do start new subscriptions each year and are anxious that our collection change to reflect the University’s current curriculum and research. The Library gives the highest priority to items that are related to curriculum, and that would be of interest to multiple departments. It is really helpful the Library’s Evaluation team if you provide some words for justification for your request!
    • Faculty can also suggest textbooks for upcoming classes. If purchased, we can place these items on reserve (a 2 hour check-out period allows more students to utilize the textbook).
  • Many faculty members referenced specific journals that they wanted the library to provide. Over the past year, we obtained access to several of these journals and many others!
    • Through Mary Ann Liebert Publishers, we now have over 70 new journals!
    • Thanks to a huge donation, we recently secured access to several Nature journals through ReadCube. You can learn more about ReadCube here.
    • Get it Now! Learn more about this free service on the Eccles blog.
  • To find full text articles, two helpful tools we use are eJournals and CitationLinker. Find directions here.

 

Publishing

Where should I publish? Should I publish in an open access journal? What is a predatory journal?

 

 

  1. Are there other databases and/or resources that you would like the library to provide?are there other databases andor resources you want the library to provide

*Remember to use Interlibrary Loan or Suggest-a-Purchase!

 

  1. How often do you believe that you are successful in your information search? (0-100)rate of success for searching

 

  1. What challenges do you encounter when searching for information?challenges you face when searching for information

a. What other challenges do you encounter?

b. Comments

For 4a and 4b, a majority of the comments were either about a lack of full text articles and subscriptions or a problem with finding the best search terms.

For items that the University does not have full-text, please use Interlibrary Loan. While there is a nominal fee associated with this service, it is much less expensive than purchasing the article through the publisher’s website. Additionally, you can Suggest-a-Purchase.

Having difficulties developing search strategies and picking the correct search word or keyword? Remember that we can help you! RISe- Research Information Services– let us help you rise above research information barriers.

 

  1. Have you used the following reference management tools in the past year?what citation management tool do you use
  2. Are there other reference management tools you regularly use?do you use a different citation management tool
  3. Do you believe that the library provides enough support and training for using reference management tools?does the library provide enough citation management support

a. If no, how we could be of further assistance?

b. Comments

For 7a and 7b, here are a few things to consider:

  • The University Information Technology Software Licensing office purchases these licenses for the entire university. If you prefer another platform, please let them know.
  • The Eccles Library offers training and has online tutorials for citation management tools. The training sessions can either be one-on-one or with a group to tailor the learning to your specific needs. Since the University licenses EndNote, we primarily encourage and teach this platform; however, we can help with other platforms.
  • If EndNote isn’t working, try contacting their support (http://endnote.com/support/search-knowledgebase or over the phone at 1-800-336-4474 or 1-800-336-4474, press 4)

 

One great suggestion we received for question 7 was to host a webinar on citation management and other tools. We are currently investigating this option. If you have an idea, let us know!

 

 

Read more about this survey and the results!

 

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Faculty Survey Results- Post 3 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/06/26/faculty-survey-results-post-3/ Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:38:30 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3647 In the spring of 2013, the Spencer S. Eccles Library conducted a faculty survey related to public services. This blog post and others will outline the faculty responses and address the concerns raised.

You asked, we answered!

Read more about this survey and the results!

 

Eccles Library Usage by Faculty- Databases and Full Text Resources

  1. Have you used the following literature databases in the past year?

databases you use

 

  1. Are there other databases you regularly use?do you use other databases

*Did you know that we offer database training? Email us!

 

 

  1. Have you used the following resources to find full text (e.g. articles, book chapters, etc.) in the past year?

other resources you use to find full text

 

  1. Are there other resources that you regularly use to find full text?do you use other tools to find full text

Your colleagues also use SPORTDiscus, ProQuest, EBSCOhost, Ageline, Scopus, OMIM Gene Review, and more!

If you ever feel overwhelmed with a search, remember to contact us for help! We provide you with expert Research Information Services.

 

Read more about this survey and the results!

 

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Faculty Survey Results- Post 2 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/06/26/faculty-survey-results-post-2/ Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:38:15 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3624 In the spring of 2013, the Spencer S. Eccles Library conducted a faculty survey related to public services. This blog post and others will outline the faculty responses and address the concerns raised.

You asked, we answered!

Read more about this survey and the results!

 

Eccles Library Usage by Faculty- Services

The second portion of the survey asked faculty about their use of library services and materials. Participants were also able to make comments in free text boxes. From the comments the Eccles Library was able to gather important information about the needs of the faculty and their perceptions of the Library.

  1. Have you used the following Eccles Library services in the past year?how often do you use library services

a. Is there a service that you would like the Library to support that is not listed above?another service EHSL should provide

b. Please tell us what other services you would like the Eccles Library to support.

c. Comments

For question 1b and 1c, the faculty provided a lot of feedback and suggestions. For the rest of this blog post, we’ll address those suggestions, questions, and concerns.

 

Journals

A majority of the comments related to journal subscriptions, specific journal titles, and accessing full-text materials (both electronic and hard copy).

Accessing full-text

  • To find full text articles, use eJournals and CitationLinker. Directions can be found here.
  • Interlibrary Loan, or ILLiad, is a service that provides access to materials that the University Libraries do not currently own, by requesting to borrow them from other libraries.Create an account (separate from your uNID login), and request the materials you need. You will receive an alert when the item is available either online or in the library. On weekdays, ILLiad takes less than 24 hours!
  • Did you know that you can Suggest-a-Purchase? Our Journal Evaluation Team (JET) reviews every suggestion- including journals, databases, and books.
    • While items supporting the curriculum, or those that are relevant across disciplines, are given the highest priority, JET strives to balance request for new materials while supporting existing materials used by faculty, staff, and students.
    • Each year, existing subscriptions to underutilized journals and databases are cancelled to cover the cost of publisher price increases and the addition of new titles. Even in these times of constrained budgets, access to new journals and databases are purchased each year so that the Library’s collection reflects the University’s current curriculum and research.
    • Faculty can also suggest textbooks for upcoming classes. If purchased, these items can be placed on reserve (a 2 hour check-out period), allowing more students to utilize the textbook.
    • Please provide JET with justification for your request to help inform the review process!

    Specific Journal Titles

  • Many faculty members referenced specific journals that they wanted the library to provide. Over the past year, we have obtained access to several of these journals and many others!
    • Through Mary Ann Liebert Publishers, we now have over 70 new journals!
    • Thanks to a generous donation, we recently secured access to several Nature journals through ReadCube. Learn more about ReadCube here.
    • Additional titles are available through Get it Now! Learn more about this free service on the Eccles blog.
    • Below is a chart of the journals requested, and the current status of obtaining full text!

journal title availablity

**Some publishers place an embargo on the latest year of journals—ILLiad can alleviate this!

  • Unfortunately, many databases and journals are extremely expensive. The graphic below shows a visual representation of the costs of some of the databases and journals we DO subscribe to. If you would like to speak in-depth about a specific database or journal, contact our Information Resources Librarian, Christy Jarvis.

comparison of expenses

Technology and Software

Many technology and software-related questions can be answered via our Online Tutorials Research Guide. You can also schedule one-on-one or group consultation or training session for free.

This chart highlights the different technology and software that faculty asked about, and available support services.

Technology Help Resource
EndNote- Citation management for reference lists Library consultation or online EndNote tutorials
Microsoft Access Library tutorials or Microsoft’s website
Microsoft PowerPoint Library consultation or library tutorials

Education Support

Did you know that Erin Wimmer, our Teaching & Learning Librarian, can help you with preparing and teaching your classes?

Erin and the Education Team are happy to assist you in identifying and including library resources into your curriculum and classes. We will even provide instruction in using these resources during your class! Every semester, students stop by the library before a big assignment and reflect that, “a librarian talked during our program’s orientation, but that was over a year ago. I can’t even remember what I ate for dinner last night.” Please consider using the Library’s Education Support services to benefit not only your students, but also yourself. After all, everyone needs refreshers!

Also, our Video Services Team can film you class for free! Videos are a great tool for students, as they can review lectures to study and adjust their notes.

 

Department Liaisons

Why can’t a librarian come to all my meetings? Well, there aren’t enough hours in a day! We’d love to participate in your department, lab, or research group’s meetings, but we cannot commit to attending every meeting on campus.

Here are a few ways we are “testing” this idea. We’d love to hear any other suggestions or ideas you have for including the Library in your work!

  1. Embedded librarian model: A librarian has an office in the College of Pharmacy, and, ideally, becomes involved in social activities, department meetings, research groups, etc. We have implemented this model, to varying degrees, in several departments, most recently in the College of Pharmacy.
  2. Research Librarian visits to research labs every few months.
  3. Innovation Liaison: A librarian liaison to the innovation initiatives on campus, primarily with the Center for Medical Innovation.
  4. Committees and research group meetings: Several librarians participate on committees and in specific meetings with departments across the Health Sciences.

 

Library Updates

Is there a new library database or tool I should know about? How do I stay current with technology? Did that software or platform change… again?

These are questions we have all asked ourselves before. Fortunately, when it comes to library information, services, and technology, there are three main ways we will let you know about these changes!

  1. eSynapse: The newsletter of the Eccles Library
  2. Eccles Library Blog
  3. Social media: Facebook, Google+, Twitter, and YouTube.

If you are new to the University of Utah or your role has changed, consider a consultation with a librarian to orient you to the library’s resources and services specific to your job and needs! We can also give you a tour of the library and answer your questions. You can request an orientation and/or tour via our Consultations website. As always, these consultations and training sessions are free!

 

Contacting the Library

There are four ways to contact us:

  1. Email- ehsl-reference@lists.utah.edu
  2. Phone- 801-581-5534801-581-5534
  3. Chat
  4. In-person at the Eccles Library

 

Read more about this survey and the results!

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Faculty Survey Results- Post 1 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/06/26/faculty-survey-results-1/ Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:38:00 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3612 In the spring of 2013, the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library conducted a faculty survey related to public services. The survey was sent to the faculty in the College of Nursing, College of Health, College of Pharmacy, School of Dentistry, and School of Medicine. This blog post and others will outline the faculty responses and address the concerns raised.

You asked, we answered!

Read more about this survey and the results!

 

Background on Faculty Surveyed

Faculty identified being from a wide variety of departments, and serving diverse roles therein.

  1. What role describes you?

What role describes you.

                                *Other- administrator, adviser, community outreach, director, editor, and repairman

  1. With which school or college are you primarily affiliated? (Please note that all respondents were faculty.)What college or school do you work for
  2. In which department do you have your primary affiliation?

What dept

 

Read more about this survey and the results!

 

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Appy Hour Recap- June http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/06/13/appy-hour-recap-june/ http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/06/13/appy-hour-recap-june/#comments Fri, 13 Jun 2014 16:40:33 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3595 MedCalc- Wayne Hendrix 6-6

On June 6 at Appy Hour, Wayne Hendrix, a third year medical student in the School of Medicine at the University of Utah, presented two medical calculation apps. The apps are MedCalc and ABG Acid-Base Eval.

Wayne uses both of these medical calculator apps in rotations. MedCalc (picture on the left) is a board calculator app with multiple medical formulas, scores, scales, and classifications divided into overarching topics or body systems.

ABG Acid-Base Eval - Wayne Hendrix 6-6

The other app, ABG Acid-Base Eval (picture on the right), is a more specific tool for analyzing ABG’s and electrolytes in patients. This app takes the user through a step-by-step approach to discover potential acid-base disorders and offers diagnostic ideas. Wayne believes that ABG Acid-Base Eval is a great tool for guiding and reminding practitioners of the methodical approach!

Give them a try!

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Appy Hour- Friday, June 6, 4:00-5:30pm http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/06/02/appy-hour-june-6/ Mon, 02 Jun 2014 21:43:34 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3591 Appy Hour LogoJoin Us. Drop In. Come on Over.

Friday, June 6, 2014, 4-5:30 PM
Main Level, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library

Relax and chat with your colleagues before heading home for the weekend. Join us for refreshments and conversation. Share your favorite app. An APP (or two) will be highlighted.

The featured app is ABG Acid-Base Eval.

ABG Acid-Base Eval will be presented by Wayne Hendrix, a third-year medical student, at 4:15pm.

Special thanks to our partner, the Office of the Associate Vice President for Faculty and Academic Affairs, for funding refreshments.

BYOD – Bring your own Device!

Mark your calendar for this time every first Friday. Please note that Appy Hour is canceled in July in observance of Independence Day.

For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/UAppyHour.

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Construction Update http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/05/21/construction-update-2/ Wed, 21 May 2014 15:41:13 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3576 The furniture arrived this week for the Garden Level remodel! Please view the pictures of the construction progress below.

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If you have questions, please feel free to contact:
Joan M. Gregory, joan.gregory@utah.edu, 801-581-5269
Shelli King, shelli.king@utah.edu, 801-581-7535.

We regret the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

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Appy Hour Recap- May http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/2014/05/09/appy-hour-recap-may/ Fri, 09 May 2014 15:54:32 +0000 http://library.med.utah.edu/blog/eccles/?p=3558 On May 2 at Appy Hour, James Hughes, a software developer at the University of Utah’s Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute (SCI Institute), presented an app called ImageVis3D Mobile.

James Hughes manipulates the hand image on ImageVis3D

James Hughes manipulates the hand image on ImageVis3D

ImageVis3D started as a desktop program developed by SCI Institute, that was then converted into an app for the iOS platform. ImageVis3D allows users to visualize and interactively explore terabyte-sized data sets. On the mobile version, these data sets are remotely accessed.

During the presentation Mr. Hughes manipulated an image of a hand. With ImageVis3D, he was able to strip the skin layer to examine the hand and wrist bones. In a medical setting, health professionals can use ImageVis3D to manipulate and explore patient’s organs and other anatomical structures.

Give it a try!

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