October is National Medical Librarians Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of medical librarians to healthcare and research.

Medical librarians ensure that healthcare professionals, researchers, and students have access to the most accurate and up-to-date medical information. Their expertise in managing medical literature, conducting research, and supporting evidence-based practice is crucial in advancing healthcare and improving patient outcomes.

Do you have a favorite medical librarian?  If so, please send them a message of your appreciation!

We are excited to announce our lineup of workshops and events for October! Whether you’re looking to enhance your research skills, dive deeper into data analysis, or explore new tools, we have something for you. Here’s what’s coming up:

October 1: Introduction to Zotero Workshop Kick off the month by learning how to manage your references and bibliographies with Zotero. This workshop is perfect for anyone new to this powerful tool.

October 2: Excel Bytes - More Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts Join us for an advanced session on Excel where we will explore pivot tables and pivot charts in greater detail. This workshop is ideal for those looking to take their Excel skills to the next level.

October 2: Statistics in R - Logistic Regression Also on October 2nd, we have a workshop focused on logistic regression using R. This session is designed for those who want to deepen their understanding of statistical analysis in R.

October 16: Lab Archives Notebook Training Learn how to effectively use Lab Archives for your research documentation. This training will help you streamline your lab work and keep your data organized.

October 23: Open Access and Research Symposium Join us for a symposium on Open Access and research. This event will cover the latest trends and best practices in making your research accessible to a wider audience.

We look forward to seeing you at these workshops and events! Be sure to mark your calendars and register early to secure your spot.

Missed a workshop?  To see a full listing of all our upcoming workshops, click here.

For this year's United Way Day of Caring, a dedicated group of Health Sciences Library staff volunteered at Ranger's Refuge at Gallastar in Esmont, Virginia.  This compassionate team spent the day assisting with various task, from building fences to cleaning spaces.  Their efforts contributed to ensuring the well-being of the animals and supporting the center's mission of providing a safe haven for rescued animals.  Kudos to the Health Sciences Library team for their incredible contribution!

We are delighted to introduce our new Archivist for Historical Collections, Amanda Greenwood. Amanda has a Master of Information Science in Archives and Records Management from the University at Albany - SUNY, a Master of Liberal Arts in Extension from Harvard University, and is a Certified Archivist as certified by the Academy of Certified Archivists. She has over 20 years of expertise in academic instruction, research, and publishing as a former lecturer of English literature in universities across the country and abroad in South Korea. Amanda’s writings and research interests focus on trauma and emotions in archival work; web archiving labor, sustainability, and maintenance; and the intersection of postcolonialism and masculinity in the works of James Joyce.

We are pleased to have Amanda on board as she manages the preservation of physical and born-digital collections with the goal of improving discoverability and accessibility, including 90 archives and manuscript collections, over 2,000 medical artifacts, 30,000 rare books, and a web archives collection.

You can reach out to Amanda at agreenwood@virginia.edu.

Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: UVA Claude Moore Health Sciences Library

Get ready for a day of discovery and fun at our annual Open House! Whether you're a student, faculty member, or just curious about what we offer, this event is perfect for you.

What’s in Store:

• Meet Our Team: Connect with our friendly library staff and learn about the valuable services and resources we offer.
• Explore UVA Groups and Departments: Find out about the various student organizations and departmental resources available to enhance your academic journey.
• Enjoy Free Treats: Indulge in delicious pizza, candy, and grab some exciting swag! Because who doesn’t love free goodies?
• Participate in Our Scavenger Hunt: Visit each library table to enter our drawing and win a fantastic prize!

We’re excited to showcase the many ways our library and affiliated groups can support your academic and professional growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun!

For more information, please contact Tricia Roche, Access Services Manager, at pc3rc@virginia.edu.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, in partnership with UVA's Department of Neurosurgery, is offering a 30-day trial of The Neurosurgical Atlas electronic database starting August 1, 2024.

The Neurosurgical Atlas is a comprehensive interactive tool featuring neurosurgical images, videos, models and lectures. The tool allows neurosurgeons, neuroscience researchers, radiologists, residents, medical students, nurses and other health professionals to learn and practice routine and complex brain operations.

You can access the database at the following link: https://proxy1.library.virginia.edu/login?url=https://www.neurosurgicalatlas.com/

Questions? Please email Lewis Savarese, Electronic Resources Librarian, at lms9qw@virginia.edu.

We’re thrilled to introduce our new School of Medicine Librarian, Allison Cruise. Allison has a Master of Library & Information Studies from UNC Greensboro and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from UNC Chapel Hill. She started her library career at the nonprofit NCBiotech before being selected for the National Library of Medicine Associate Fellowship Program. In the second year of the NLM fellowship, she lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico and worked at the University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Library & Informatics Center. While there, she collaborated with her preceptor Melissa Rethlefsen to complete a published scoping review entitled Academic Health Science Libraries’ Outreach and Engagement with North American Indigenous Communities. In her spare time, Allison enjoys reading fantasy novels, playing video games, thrifting, and sewing.

We’re delighted to have Allison on board as she prepares for the new class of medical students. Her dedication to student success and community engagement will undoubtedly enrich our library and the School of Medicine.

You can reach out to Allison at cruise@virginia.edu.

The Health Sciences Library is excited to announce that it will launch its newly-redesigned website on August 5, 2024!

Preview the newly-redesigned website at this link: https://guides.hsl.virginia.edu/dev-home

The launch will signal the end of a months-long process that involved a team of library staff and testing from over 50 users. 

Team co-lead, HSL Web Developer Anson Parker, said, "The team has done solid work on this project, giving many hours of their time to ensure that the new site will enable our users easy access to resources and services."

The team's other co-lead, Librarian for Belonging & Community Engagement Kimberley Barker, added,"We're so grateful to the HSL users who participated in our user testing events. Their feedback really helped us deliver a much better product for everyone."

The library's website serves as a digital front door, connecting our patrons to world-class resources and services. I want to express my gratitude to Anson, Kimberley, our marketing team, the patrons who tested our site, and all library staff who contributed to the success of this project.

- Bart Ragon, Director, Claude Moore Health Sciences Library

A screenshot of HSL's new homepage.
 

Parker and Barker thanked the HSL Executive Team for its support, and also praised the work of Kris Celeste and Nelson Tumpap del Rosario (CACS) for their work on the project. 

"They were a pleasure to work with," Barker said, with Parker adding, "They met all of the project deadlines, which was a huge part of our success. We're glad to be delivering the project on-time and on-budget!"

If you have questions about the redesign project, please email Anson Parker at HSLIT@virginia.edu

Your access to journal articles has just improved: LibKey Nomad is now available on all Medical Center computers, providing one-click access to UVA Library-licensed journals. This saves an average of 2 minutes per journal article accessed which based on current PubMed traffic amounts to over 800 work hours saved per year.

If you are using your personal computer you will need to download and install LibKey Nomad from the vendor's website, located at https://ThirdIron.com. If you are using a UVA Health computer you already have it as LibKey Nomad was installed by UVA Health IT in partnership with the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library. To take advantage of LibKey Nomad, use the Microsoft Edge browser on a Medical Center-owned computer. Search PubMed for an article title, author, or topic. From the results, you will now see the LibKey Nomad Download PDF button, as well as a link to the journal issue:

The LibKey Nomad browser extension is available for Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Brave, Safari, and Vivaldi, and can be downloaded from ThirdIron’s website.  Once the extension has been added, you will be asked to select an institution. Select “University of Virginia.” Information regarding ThirdIron’s privacy policy is available at their website.

Questions? Please email Lewis Savarese, Electronic Resources Librarian, lms9qw@virginia.edu.

 David Martin, PhD, a Clinical Data Research Specialist at the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, recently graduated from the first-ever cohort of the UVA Health Leadership Institute (HLI).

Launched in July 2023, the HLI aims to nurture leadership skills across all health system entities, regardless of career stage. Out of 250 applicants, David was one of just 33 selected for this transformative experience.

David’s group capstone project involved interviewing both internal and external stakeholders to explore opportunities and obstacles related to UVA Health’s pursuit of innovation leadership.  Based on these interviews, they identified a need to propose the establishment a Center for Innovation within UVA Health, which would serve as a hub for developing strategies and fostering partnerships.  His team presented their capstone project during a celebratory reception held in the Dome Room of the Rotunda on June 12^th.

So, here’s to you, David! Congratulations on your achievement!