TML News and Notes tag:www.library.vcu.edu,2008:/blog/tmlnews//15 2008-05-02T20:19:23Z Movable Type 3.34 Keeping Current with Your Research tag:www.library.vcu.edu,2008:/blog/tmlnews//15.1994 2008-05-02T20:12:21Z 2008-05-02T20:19:23Z Learn tips to help make your research efforts more effective and efficient. Attendees will be shown how to customize library services, store searches and find the most current research using PubMed and Web of Science (WOS), NCHS data sources and... Patrice Mann Learn tips to help make your research efforts more effective and efficient. Attendees will be shown how to customize library services, store searches and find the most current research using PubMed and Web of Science (WOS), NCHS data sources and CRISP.

Date: Thursday June 5, 2008
Time: Noon - 1:00 pm
Location: Main Hospital - The Learning Center


Reserve your seat today!

]]> Videoconference: Men`s Health Disparities: Implications for Research and Intervention tag:www.library.vcu.edu,2008:/blog/tmlnews//15.1993 2008-05-02T20:05:08Z 2008-05-02T20:10:18Z This 14th Annual Summer Public Health Research Videoconference on Minority Health, presented by the UNC SPH Minority Health Project, UNC Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, and NC A & T State University Institute for Public Health will present an up-to date... Patrice Mann This 14th Annual Summer Public Health Research Videoconference on Minority Health, presented by the UNC SPH Minority Health Project, UNC Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, and NC A & T State University Institute for Public Health will present an up-to date conceptual framework for understanding the effects of racism on health. The videoconference features a panel with leading scholars in the field: Drs. Claudia Baquet, Spero Manson, Abel Valenzuela, and Frank Wong.

Date: Tuesday June 3, 2008
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Tompkins-McCaw Library - Distance Education Classroom - Rm 2-010

Reserve your seat today!

]]> Grand Rounds Presents Standards, Accreditation and Improvement - Raising the Bar of Public Health Performance tag:www.library.vcu.edu,2008:/blog/tmlnews//15.1990 2008-05-01T14:13:54Z 2008-05-01T14:44:55Z VCU Libraries will host the Public Health Grand Rounds Standards, Accreditation and Improvement- Raising the Bar of Public Health Performance on Thursday, May 29 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm at the Tompkins-McCaw Library in Room 2-010. This program will provide... Thelma Mack VCU Libraries will host the Public Health Grand Rounds Standards, Accreditation and Improvement- Raising the Bar of Public Health Performance on Thursday, May 29 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm at the Tompkins-McCaw Library in Room 2-010. This program will provide information about national and state efforts in accreditation and improvement as well as provide some on-the-ground insight into what it really means for a local health department. A panel of experts will discuss the specifics of the North Carolina case and how the processes, tools and resources from the experience, and other states, can be applied across the nation to improve health for all. Open to the public. Seating is limited, advance registration is recommended. Open to the public. Register now at http://www.publichealthgrandrounds.unc.edu/partreg/index.htm
For more information, contact Shannon Jones at 828-0626.

]]> VCU Technology Days 2008 tag:www.library.vcu.edu,2008:/blog/tmlnews//15.1951 2008-04-04T14:12:39Z 2008-04-04T14:30:06Z Learn about cool technology tools available on campus that can make your life easier! Attend the VCU Technology Fair on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from 10 am to 2 pm in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, Monroe Park Campus... Thelma Mack Learn about cool technology tools available on campus that can make your life easier! Attend the VCU Technology Fair on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from 10 am to 2 pm in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, Monroe Park Campus and Wednesday, April 9, 2008 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Tompkins-McCaw Library, MCV Campus. This event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided and participants can enter a chance at prizes including 20 iPods, an iPod Touch and other great prizes. For more information visit http://www.library.vcu.edu/events/tdays/

]]> VCU Research Day 2008 tag:www.library.vcu.edu,2008:/blog/tmlnews//15.1926 2008-03-20T15:34:43Z 2008-03-20T16:21:37Z The VCU Libraries and the VCU Office of Research present Research Day 2008, which will highlight VCU’s vast resources to support VCU's research enterprise, on Thursday, March 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tompkins-McCaw Library. Dr. Francis... Thelma Mack The VCU Libraries and the VCU Office of Research present Research Day 2008, which will highlight VCU’s vast resources to support VCU's research enterprise, on Thursday, March 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tompkins-McCaw Library.

For more information, the complete schedule or to register for any of these workshops, visit http://www.library.vcu.edu/events/rday/rday_agenda.html

]]> PubMed Workshop (Online) March 28th @ 2 pm tag:www.library.vcu.edu,2008:/blog/tmlnews//15.1925 2008-03-20T15:32:40Z 2008-03-20T15:34:29Z During this online workshop, learn to search MEDLINE via PubMed, including basic features and search techniques such as limits, display options and print formats. Methods to identify locally available journals or full-text online articles will also be discussed. Print the... Thelma Mack During this online workshop, learn to search MEDLINE via PubMed, including basic features and search techniques such as limits, display options and print formats. Methods to identify locally available journals or full-text online articles will also be discussed. Print the PubMed Basics handout!

Time 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor Alan Williams, Education Services Librarian

Register Online at http://www.library.vcu.edu/events/detail.html?ID=42890

]]> VCU Health Literacy Special Interest Group Meeting, March 19 @ 2:00PM tag:www.library.vcu.edu,2008:/blog/tmlnews//15.1905 2008-03-13T22:26:54Z 2008-03-13T22:31:19Z The VCU Health Literacy Special Interest Group will be meeting Wednesday, March 19 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, in the first floor Conference Room behind Skull & Beans. All who are interested... Shannon D. Jones The VCU Health Literacy Special Interest Group will be meeting Wednesday, March 19 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, in the first floor Conference Room behind Skull & Beans. All who are interested are welcome to attend and also to join the special interest group which meets about three times a year.

If you would like to attend the March 19 meeting or receive more information, please contact Jean Shipman or Sarah Amick, 804-828-4640.

]]> Webcast: The Science and Epidemiology of Racism and Health in the United States tag:www.library.vcu.edu,2008:/blog/tmlnews//15.1846 2008-02-14T15:35:54Z 2008-02-14T21:57:14Z This webcast features the keynote lecture of the 29th Annual UNC School of Public Health Minority Health Conference on "The Impact of Poverty, Culture, and Environment on Minority Health". This program will include a live call-in question-and-answer session with Dr.Krieger,... Shannon D. Jones This webcast features the keynote lecture of the 29th Annual UNC School of Public Health Minority Health Conference on "The Impact of Poverty, Culture, and Environment on Minority Health". This program will include a live call-in question-and-answer session with Dr.Krieger, moderated by Adaora Adimora, MD, MPH. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited; advance registration encouraged. Print the Flyer


Date: Friday February 29, 2008
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 2-010

Register Online at http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/training/course_detail.asp?ID=5609

For more information, contact Shannon Jones at 828-0626

This program is sponsored by the VCU Libraries and the VCU Center on Health Disparities.

]]> Library Research Consultations @ School of Pharmacy tag:www.library.vcu.edu,2008:/blog/tmlnews//15.1845 2008-02-14T15:24:44Z 2008-02-14T15:27:18Z Need help finding articles for your research paper? Do you want to learn more about creating bibliographies using RefWorks and searching specialized sources for grant funding or biotechnology information? Join your librarian for office hours in Room 350 at 12:00PM... Shannon D. Jones Need help finding articles for your research paper? Do you want to learn more about creating bibliographies using RefWorks and searching specialized sources for grant funding or biotechnology information? Join your librarian for office hours in Room 350 at 12:00PM and get individual assistance with your information questions.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008

For more information, contact Virginia Stone, Library Liaison for the School of Pharmacy, at 828-1881

]]> We've done some searching so you don't have to. tag:www.library.vcu.edu,2008:/blog/tmlnews//15.1833 2008-02-11T17:39:37Z 2008-02-13T17:21:05Z TML Librarians have set up folders in RefShare, the shared area of RefWorks. These folders allow you to search and link to materials listed in some Resource Guides provided by VCU Libraries. You can export citations of interest to your... Margaret E. Henderson TML Librarians have set up folders in RefShare, the shared area of RefWorks. These folders allow you to search and link to materials listed in some Resource Guides provided by VCU Libraries. You can export citations of interest to your RefWorks account. These guides will link you to VCU Libraries books, journals, and databases, as well as useful web sites on your topic.

The following Guides are now available in RefShare:
Neuroscience
Cultural Competence/Health Disparities
Women's Health
Scientific Writing and Grantsmanship
Other PubMed Search Engines
Look at the references in 'Full View' to find out more about each resource. Please let us know if you find these useful, or if you have something to add. If you have an idea for another RefShare guide, we'd love to hear it.

You can create your own RefShare account for a course or work group. All you need to do is choose Share Folders from the Folders pull down menu. Then click the Share Folder button next to the folder you want to share. The Shared Folder Optionspage allows you to email the URL to a few people (email button next to long link at the top) or put your folder in the VCU shared area (check the box in the Reference Sharing Options section at the bottom).

If you want to learn more, ask at the TML desk for a consultation or contact your Library Liaison to set up a class or lab group session on RefWorks and RefShare.

]]> RefWorks: A Web-based Citation Management Program (Online Workshop) tag:www.library.vcu.edu,2008:/blog/tmlnews//15.256 2008-02-05T15:30:21Z 2008-02-05T17:05:53Z During this online workshop you will learn to use RefWorks, an extremely useful tool that allows you to easily create and manage your own personal research database. With a personalized account, you can quickly add citations to your database as... Thelma Mack During this online workshop you will learn to use RefWorks, an extremely useful tool that allows you to easily create and manage your own personal research database. With a personalized account, you can quickly add citations to your database as you are searching the literature. When you are ready, RefWorks will automatically generate your bibliography to finalize your grant, thesis, dissertation, or manuscript. Register now at http://www.library.vcu.edu/events/detail.html?ID=42312

When: Monday, February 11, 2008 Noon - 1:00 pm


]]> Instructional Media Workshops tag:www.library.vcu.edu,2008:/blog/tmlnews//15.1823 2008-02-05T15:30:21Z 2008-02-05T15:58:16Z Learn what is available for use in the Instructional Media Workshop, a Self service facility in Tompkins-McCaw Library for creating media presentation materials. The IMW computers include a variety of software, including Adobe software used to convert MS Word documents... Thelma Mack Learn what is available for use in the Instructional Media Workshop, a Self service facility in Tompkins-McCaw Library for creating media presentation materials. The IMW computers include a variety of software, including Adobe software used to convert MS Word documents into .pdf files. Equipment and supplies are available in the Workshop to produce posters, signs, digital images, and edit audio and video files. Use of the Workshop is done independently. Register and then meet at the Service Desk, 1st floor, Tompkins-McCaw Library, 509 N. 12th St., MCV Campus.

Upcoming Workshops:

Wednesday, February 6, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Friday, February 22, 9:00 - 10:00 am
Wednesday, March 5, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, March 18, 2:00 - 3:00 pm

]]> VCU Libraries Black History Month Lecture: Richmond Women in the Civil Rights Movement tag:www.library.vcu.edu,2008:/blog/tmlnews//15.1825 2008-02-04T16:34:30Z 2008-02-05T16:53:24Z VCU Libraries Black History Month Lecture "Richmond Women in the Civil Rights Movement" is a panel discussion with Civil Rights pioneers Ora Lomax, Elizabeth Johnson Rice, and Hilda Warden. Moderated by Bonnie Winston. This special event will be held on... Thelma Mack VCU Libraries Black History Month Lecture "Richmond Women in the Civil Rights Movement" is a panel discussion with Civil Rights pioneers Ora Lomax, Elizabeth Johnson Rice, and Hilda Warden. Moderated by Bonnie Winston. This special event will be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2008 starting at 7:30 pm in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom on the Monroe Park Campus. Free and open to the public. Parking is available for a fee in the West Main or West Cary Street parking decks. If special accommodations are needed, please contact the VCU Libraries at 804-827-1165 or 804-827-1163 prior to February 8, 2008. A reception will be held immediately following the event. The 6th annual VCU Libraries Black History Month Lecture is sponsored by the VCU Friends of the Library. For more information contact Donna Coghill, 828-6554.

]]> Keeping Current with your Research tag:www.library.vcu.edu,2008:/blog/tmlnews//15.1824 2008-02-04T16:20:44Z 2008-02-05T16:30:56Z Learn tips to help make your research efforts more effective and efficient. Attendees will be shown how to customize library services, store searches and find the most current research using PubMed and Web of Science (WOS), NCHS data sources and... Thelma Mack Learn tips to help make your research efforts more effective and efficient. Attendees will be shown how to customize library services, store searches and find the most current research using PubMed and Web of Science (WOS), NCHS data sources and CRISP. Register at http://www.library.vcu.edu/events/detail.html?ID=42316

When: Thursday, February 14, 2008
Where: Sanger Hall, Room B1-020

]]> RefWorks "Write-N-Cite" Tool Now Compatible With Vista & Word 2007 tag:www.library.vcu.edu,2007:/blog/tmlnews//15.1778 2007-12-14T19:09:41Z 2007-12-14T19:18:22Z RefWorks has updated their "Write-N-Cite" tool so that it is now compatible with users running Microsoft Vista and Word 2007. For more information on downloading and using the new version of "Write-N-Cite" called "Write-N-Cite III" please visit here or contact... Alan T. Williams RefWorks has updated their "Write-N-Cite" tool so that it is now compatible with users running Microsoft Vista and Word 2007. For more information on downloading and using the new version of "Write-N-Cite" called "Write-N-Cite III" please visit here or contact Tompkins-McCaw Library.

]]>