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Use Of A Locally-Developed Worksheet For Multiple Journal Requests To Simplify The Review Process, Steven W. Brown, Kathe Obrig
Use Of A Locally-Developed Worksheet For Multiple Journal Requests To Simplify The Review Process, Steven W. Brown, Kathe Obrig
Himmelfarb Library Faculty Posters and Presentations
Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library developed a worksheet to aid in making collection development decisions for the George Washington University Medical Center. This worksheet would enable the library to give priority to departments with less journal coverage. By conducting departmental surveys, the library was able to prioritize purchases regarding the journal collection. This poster presentation explains the development, results, and benefits of the worksheet, which was created in Microsoft Excel.
Implementation Of 24/7 Library Hours Provides Stronger Support To The Library's Mission, Kathe Obrig, Catherine R. Harris, Kathleen Lyons, Sherida Powell
Implementation Of 24/7 Library Hours Provides Stronger Support To The Library's Mission, Kathe Obrig, Catherine R. Harris, Kathleen Lyons, Sherida Powell
Himmelfarb Library Faculty Posters and Presentations
As a result of repeated student requests, Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library administration decided to implement continuous (24/7) hours of library operation, on a test basis, for one semester. The Circulation Department implemented the program and assessed its success. This assessment resulted in the decision to have the library open for 24/7 access. This poster presentation recounts the actions taken to reach this decision.
Going Mobile: Launching A Mobile Website And Other Mobile Resources, Elizabeth Palena Hall, Alexandra Gomes, Laura E. Abate, Paul Levett, Morgan Wilcoxson, Steven W. Brown, Jolinda Thompson, John B. Lopez, Velda Jones
Going Mobile: Launching A Mobile Website And Other Mobile Resources, Elizabeth Palena Hall, Alexandra Gomes, Laura E. Abate, Paul Levett, Morgan Wilcoxson, Steven W. Brown, Jolinda Thompson, John B. Lopez, Velda Jones
Himmelfarb Library Faculty Posters and Presentations
In spring 2010, the staff of Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library met to discuss ideas for a mobile web page and review ways to reach out to users in the mobile environment. By fall 2010, the library launched a mobile website and LibGuide, including drop-in help sessions provided for students. This poster presentation is an overview of the mobile support that the library currently provides to users.
Focus On Your Users: Using Pubmed Filters To Support Your Users And Promote Evidence-Based Medicine, Laura E. Abate
Focus On Your Users: Using Pubmed Filters To Support Your Users And Promote Evidence-Based Medicine, Laura E. Abate
Himmelfarb Library Faculty Posters and Presentations
This poster presentation identifies the most common user research problems when using PubMed. By creating customized search filters in PubMed, librarians will be able to provide the user with the maximum amount of relevant results.
Connecting To Our Community: Extending Librarians' Roles Through Collaboration, Alexandra Gomes, Elizabeth Palena Hall, Laura E. Abate, Elaine Sullo, Cynthia Kahn
Connecting To Our Community: Extending Librarians' Roles Through Collaboration, Alexandra Gomes, Elizabeth Palena Hall, Laura E. Abate, Elaine Sullo, Cynthia Kahn
Himmelfarb Library Faculty Posters and Presentations
Reaching out to various groups of their patron base, the librarians of Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library developed new initiatives to expand their roles and responsibilities. The new outreach initiatives included a film series, an instructional technology series, an art exhibit, and a medical education project. This poster presentation summarizes each initiative and the resulting impact in the user community.