TML News and Notes http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/ en Copyright 2013 Sun, 24 Mar 2013 22:59:19 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=5.12 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tompkins-McCaw Library open at 10:00 a.m, March 25 Tompkins-McCaw Library will open at 10 a.m. Monday, March 25.  Check VCU Alert at http://www.vcu.edu/alert/ for more information ]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2013/03/tompkins-mccaw_library_open_at_1.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2013/03/tompkins-mccaw_library_open_at_1.html Alerts Sun, 24 Mar 2013 22:59:19 -0500 Tompkins-McCaw Library closed on Monday, January 21 Tompkins-McCaw Library will be closed on Monday, January 21st, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 22 at 7:30 a.m. ]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2013/01/tompkins-mccaw_library_closed_3.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2013/01/tompkins-mccaw_library_closed_3.html Alerts Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:05:26 -0500 Tompkins-McCaw Library open at 10:00 a.m, January 18 Tompkins-McCaw Library will open at 10 a.m. Fri, January 18.  Check VCU Alert at http://www.vcu.edu/alert/ for more information ]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2013/01/tompkins-mccaw_library_open_at.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2013/01/tompkins-mccaw_library_open_at.html Alerts Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:38:27 -0500 Request interlibrary loan materials now; office closed Dec. 22-Jan. 2 VCU Libraries Resource Delivery Services office (interlibrary loan and delivery services) will not operate Dec. 22-Jan. 2. 2013. 

The time needed to obtain materials owned by other libraries nationwide can vary greatly during December and January with breaks, closings and end-of-semester and start-of-semester workloads and staff schedules.  

Questions or concerns? Email libjbcrds@vcu.edu or call             804-828-1115      
]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2013/01/request_interlibrary_loan_mate.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2013/01/request_interlibrary_loan_mate.html Alerts Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:50:35 -0500 PubMed Issues - Result of Bad Weather and Power Outages This Past Weekend The The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Data Center is experiencing difficulties due to the storms this past weekend.   These difficulties could mean you could experience temporary issues in trying to access NLM databases like PubMed.   NLM is continuing to work on this issue and just wanted to pass along this information in case you should experience any problems today as you are doing research. 

]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2012/07/pubmed_issues_-_result_of_bad_.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2012/07/pubmed_issues_-_result_of_bad_.html Alerts Mon, 02 Jul 2012 08:40:10 -0500 PubMed Limits Now A Sidebar on Results Page
For more info:  PubMed Filters Sidebar Replaces the Limits Page   / You Tube Video Link ]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2012/05/pubmed_limits_now_a_sidebar_on.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2012/05/pubmed_limits_now_a_sidebar_on.html Alerts Fri, 11 May 2012 08:06:34 -0500 Importing Into RefWorks from PubMed Has Become Easier pubmed.jpg
There has been a change to PubMed that should now make it a bit easier to import citations into RefWorks or any other citation management software.   The change that has been made is one that should cut down on the number of steps it takes to import citations.  There is now an option in the Send To Menu that allows you to create a file to import directly into a citation management program.  I have included the steps below and please contact the library if you have any questions as we are here to help.

Steps to Import Using Citation Manager Option in PubMed

1)       Be sure you are logged into your RefWorks account

2)       Conduct your search in PubMed and select the citations you want to import

3)       Locate the Send To Button (Upper Right Corner)

4)       Select Citation Manage and Click Create File\

5)       Save the File to Your Computer

6)       Go To RefWorks , Click on References, and  Select Import

7)       Set Import Filter to NLM PubMed and make sure Database is PubMed

8)       Go To Select File Box and Click on Browse Button

9)       Locate Your File

10)    Designate Place/Folder for the Citations (Optional)

ยท         If you do nothing it will appear in the last imported folder

11)    Click on Import and You Should See an Indication in RefWorks that the citation has uploaded



]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2012/04/importing_from_pubmed_has_beco.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2012/04/importing_from_pubmed_has_beco.html Alerts Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:10:31 -0500 Multimedia Collaboration Room Renovation

Early in February 2012, the Tompkins-McCaw Library (TML) is kicking off the renovation of the basement Multimedia Collaboration Room, B-037.    The renovation will take the existing room to bare bones and then add layers to create an exciting, contemporary space focused on collaborative learning. 

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Existing furniture and equipment will be removed or relocated February 2-3; demolition begins Monday, February 6.  The five week process will transform the room from dated 1970s shabby to 21st century chic. 

With the exception of workstations and cafรฉ booths, furniture in the room is designed to be moveable and configurable by users.  There will be mobile soft seating and white boards too.  Walls at the end of the room will be finished with whiteboard material.  The color scheme of the room is shades of charcoal with pops of fuchsia, green and gold.  The design board showing all the exciting changes for B-037 is on display at the TML Service Desk. 

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Enjoy the pictures of the planned renovation.  We'll be posting photos as the project progresses.



]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2012/02/multimedia_collaboration_room_.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2012/02/multimedia_collaboration_room_.html Alerts Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:11:10 -0500 Tompkins-McCaw Library closed on Monday, January 16 Tompkins-McCaw Library will be closed on Monday, January 16th, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 17 at 7:30 a.m. http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2012/01/tompkins-mccaw_library_closed_.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2012/01/tompkins-mccaw_library_closed_.html Alerts Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:21:54 -0500 Extended Hours Pilot

Tompkins-McCaw's Pilot Program for Extended Hours is almost here!

 

                                                                                      

                                               

 

Tompkins-McCaw Library will be open extended hours for student study from December 4-15, 2011. Those entering the building after 9:00 pm will have to show a valid VCU identification card.

 

Here are the hours that we will be open:

  Sunday, Dec. 4                              12: 00 noon to 12 midnight
  Mon.-Thurs. Dec. 5-8                    7:30 am to 12 midnight
  Friday, Dec. 9                                 7:30 am to 6:00 pm
  Saturday, Dec. 10                          9:00 am to 6:00 pm
  Sunday, Dec. 11                            12:00 noon to 12 midnight
  Mon.-Thurs. Dec. 12-15                7:30 am to 12 midnight
  Friday, Dec. 16                               7:30 am to 6:00 pm

]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2011/11/post_1.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2011/11/post_1.html Alerts Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:05:13 -0500 Holiday Hours Reminder
Please be reminded that Tomkins-McCaw Library will have shortened hours this week for the Thanksgiving holiday:

Wednesday, 11/23: 7:30 am-4:00 pm

Thursday, 11/24: Closed

Friday, 11/25: Closed

Saturday, 11/26: Closed


In addition, TML has extended hours coming up in December:

Sunday, 12/4 - Thursday, 12/15:  open until midnight (Sundays through Thursdays)


]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2011/11/holiday_hours_reminder.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2011/11/holiday_hours_reminder.html Alerts Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:16:53 -0500 VCU Libraries Catalog unavailable Friday evening, Oct. 21. Worldcat.org for our library holdings including call numbers. Note that Worldcat.org will not indicate if an item is checked out. ]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2011/10/vcu_libraries_catalog_unavaila.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2011/10/vcu_libraries_catalog_unavaila.html Alerts Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:17:04 -0500 Alert: PubMed/My NCBI access problem Can't open your PubMed or My NCBI account?

As of Friday, VCU and many other universities are experiencing problems with access to PubMed's My NCBI accounts. The problem is related to customized versions of PubMed that provide links to the libraries' online journal articles from PubMed citations. At VCU this problem occurs when accessing VCU Libraries' links to PubMed from off-campus locations - which includes VCUHS - or from a wireless Internet connection.

Until the problem is resolved, consider using the following option to gain access: Search PubMed at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?otool=vculib to gain access to My NCBI. This access point will include Get it@VCU with links to VCU Libraries' online journals. ]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2011/09/alert_pubmedmy_ncbi_access_pro.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2011/09/alert_pubmedmy_ncbi_access_pro.html Alerts Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:48:14 -0500 Closed for Labor Day The Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences will be closed Saturday, September 3 - Monday, September 5, 2011 for Labor Day. The James Branch Cabell Library will be open Saturday and Sunday if you need a place to study. ]]> http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2011/09/closed_for_labor_day.html http://www.library.vcu.edu/blog/tmlnews/2011/09/closed_for_labor_day.html Alerts Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:41:47 -0500 Tompkins-McCaw Library for Holiday Weekend Tompkins-McCaw Library will be closed Saturday, July 2 through Monday, July 4 for the holiday weekend. We will reopen Tuesday, July 5th.

Have a safe & fun 4th!

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