We are pleased to announce the addition of a new and valuable resource to our digital collection: AccessAnesthesiology! This powerful online platform provides a wealth of content for anesthesiology education and clinical practice.

Key Features of AccessAnesthesiology:

• Comprehensive Texts: AccessAnesthesiology includes leading textbooks in the field, covering a wide range of topics, from basic principles to advanced techniques.
• Multimedia Resources: Explore a variety of multimedia resources, including procedural videos, animations, and self-assessment tools to enhance your learning experience.
• Quick Reference Tools: Access clinical guidelines, drug information, and quick reference tools to support decision-making in real-world scenarios.
• Exam Preparation: Utilize board review materials and self-assessment resources to prepare for exams and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in anesthesiology.

Access Information:
You can access AccessAnesthesiology by clicking on this link: https://proxy1.library.virginia.edu/login?url=https://accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/.

Training Sessions:

Please reach out to us through our Ask Us form if you’d like to schedule training on how to use AccessAnesthesiology.

Feedback:

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A collage of photos taken at Pause for Paws 2023.

On December 1st, 2023, the Health Sciences Library co-sponsored a holiday study break for students. The annual event took place in the Library lobby, which had been festively decorated by library staff, and included snacks, seasonal beverages such as cider and hot chocolate, and centered around appearances by therapy dogs who regularly work at UVA Health!  
 

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Members of the Library staff pose with the "book cabin" and "book snowman" they constructed.                      
 

                          “This (event) will be but one aspect of Karen’s lasting legacy"
 

It also marked the last day in the library for Karen Knight, Medical Education Librarian, who is retiring at the end of the month following 28 years of service. Karen shared that she was touched by the love and thoughtfulness of the medical students and enjoyed sharing stories with current and former students. The therapy dog study break was originally created by Karen, and Dan Wilson, HSL's Deputy Director, said he thought it fitting that this year's took place on her last day in the Library. 

Wilson is certain that the December study break will continue in the future, as it is always well received by the students and the therapy dogs alike.  “This will be but one aspect of Karen’s lasting legacy,” he added. 

Library staff now look forward to May 2024, when HSL will sponsor its second annual Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Study Break.