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Cinahl Has A New Look, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

The new CINAHL Platform is now available!

The CINAHL database is now on a new platform! The next time you log in, you’ll see a redesigned interface that improves navigation and search features.

Need help searching? Reach out to a librarian at askus.library.tmc.edu, we're happy to assist!

Celebrating Disability Pride Month Showcasing Publications By Faculty, Staff, And Students In The Texas Medical Center Community, Alice Sherwood

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

At the TMC Library’s online repository, you'll find a wide range of scholarly works on disability-related topics authored by faculty, staff, and students from across the Texas Medical Center. With over 37,000 items, 2.7 million downloads, and users from 160+ countries, this platform is a growing hub for global health knowledge.

Explore Recent Publications on Disability from the past three years.

Supplemental Data: Analyzing Point Of Care Tools Through Faculty, Resident, And Stakeholder Buy-In: Promises And Pitfalls, J. Michael Lindsay

Faculty Publications

Costs for UpToDate, the library’s primary point of care clinical tool, had increased to half of the acquisitions budget but without user affiliation data to facilitate cost sharing. A working group led by librarians was formed to review alternatives. Surveys indicated users preferred UpToDate and renewal was recommended by the working group, with costs being shared between the academic unit and the hospital. These results showed that the library can effectively lead analysis projects with this level of visibility, but persuading users to consider alternatives to a trusted tool can be challenging.

Appendix 1 is a general survey meant to …

National Alzheimer’S & Brain Awareness Month, Alice Sherwood

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related conditions. According to The Alzheimer’s Association, more than 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, marking a significant milestone in the nation's public health.

For more information, visit the Library Blog.

Library Holiday Hours, Beatriz Varman

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

he TMC Library will be closed Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Regular hours resume Saturday, July 5.

Mini-Digitization Project, Kelsey Koym

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Although called a “mini-digitization,” the recent project to scan six photographs from the IC 086 Hermann Hospital Archive Records is part of a larger effort. With help from a UTHealth community member, the McGovern Historical Center now has digital files and a detailed inventory for about 185 blueprints of the Hermann Professional Building. To see the rest of the photographs, visit the McGovern's portal on AToM.

Refworks Access Ends July 29, 2025, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

The TMC Library ended our subscription to RefWorks to focus on open products for students, faculty, and staff. Learning and using an open citation manager like Zotero or Mendeley is a good lifelong learning goal which will support future research projects. Get started and learn more about Zotero and Mendeley.

Users who want to switch to an individual RefWorks account should contact RefWorks.

Evaluation Of The Library Session In A Health System Rn Research Fellowship Program, Frances Chu, Basia Delawska-Elliott, Carrie Grinstead, Dana Kopp, Heather Martin

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

No abstract provided.

"Social Media Is Imperfect, But It's The Best We Have": Understanding And Addressing Sexual Health Information Seeking Challenges Among Young Adults, Alexander N. Vera

MUSC Conference Presentations

Objective:

Young adults in South Carolina face increasing challenges when seeking accurate sexual health information due to limitations in traditional and authoritative sexual health education and healthcare access. This paper investigates the future of libraries and health science librarians by exploring how young adults use social media platforms to seek sexual health information. It identifies the primary barriers young adults face and investigates opportunities for developing innovative digital health literacy resources.

Methods:

This study employed a dual-method qualitative approach, utilizing 90-minute semi-structured interviews and digital walkthroughs with 20 young adults aged 18-25 from across South Carolina. The interviews explored participants' …

Pulse: The Monthly Newsletter Of Nnlm Region 2, May 2025, Network Of The National Library Of Medicine, Regional Medical Library 2

NNLM Region 2 Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Library Holiday Hours, Beatriz Varman

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

The TMC Library will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 27.

National Nurses Day, Alice Sherwood

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

In honor of this week, we’re excited to highlight one of the newest collections in the Dissertations, Theses & Projects section of Digital Commons@TMC: scholarly work from UTHealth’s Cizik School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program. Since launching on September 1st, over 60 student abstracts, many accompanied by project posters, have been submitted. These works have already received more than 1,000 downloads a testament to their impact and reach.

Librarian Support For Hospital Gme Programs: Evaluating A New Position, Emmett Booth, Mlis, Gary Kaplan, Mlis, Ahip, Abby Adamczyk, Mlis, Ahip, John Caruso, Md

Academic Commons and Scott Memorial Library Staff Papers and Presentations

Background

In 2015, Jefferson Health completed the process of merging with Abington Hospital. In 2021, Jefferson Health completed the process of merging with Einstein Philadelphia Hospital. Graduate Medical Education (GME) leadership at both hospitals, in conjunction with the Thomas Jefferson University Libraries' leadership, identified a need for a clinical librarian to provide library support and services to their faculty, residents, fellows, and staff, building on a model introduced in 2019.¹ Library support is essential to fulfilling the scholarly output requirements of ACGME accreditation.² This was a new position created to help integrate both hospital networks into Jefferson Health …

Libkey Nomad, Joanne Romano

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

What is LibKey Nomad? LibKey Nomad is a browser extension to use with Chrome, Firefox, and Edge that helps connect you to journal articles through our library subscriptions or open access resources. Simply install the plugin and choose the Texas Medical Center Library as your library. LibKey Nomad browser extension gives you fast, one-click access to scholarly articles.

National Asthma And Allergy Awareness Month, Sandra Y. Desjardins

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

Recognize National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month this May by learning more about the wide range of allergens, symptoms, and triggers associated with these common conditions. Whether you're seeking information for yourself or a loved one, The TMC Library offers access to reliable, evidence-based resources including health databases, books, and journals to help you explore management strategies, action plans, and the latest research in the field.

Also check the Collection Highlights on Allergy & Immunology

The Iron Lung, Tara Sims, Kelsey Koym

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

In the early 20th century, polio was one of the most feared diseases in the world. It struck quickly, and for some, left lasting paralysis—especially in the muscles that control breathing. That’s where the iron lung came in.

This large, capsule-like machine enclosed a patient’s body up to the neck in an airtight chamber. Through shifts in air pressure, it caused the chest to rise and fall, simulating natural breathing. It was loud, cumbersome, and required constant attention—but for many, it meant survival. Visit the McGovern Historical Center Blog to read the complete story about the Iron Lung.

Enhancing Nursing Student Research Skills Through Library Engagement, Maletta Payne

Southern University and A&M College: John B. Cade Library Publications

This article examines the experience of a Library Liaison at Southern University and A&M College who organized and facilitated a Library Day for over seventy undergraduate nursing students, providing instruction on locating quantitative research articles and responding to students’ research inquiries in real time.

From Novice To Navigator: Research Discipline Skeletons For Liaison Librarians, Jenn Monnin

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

These slides are from a presentation to the Academic Librarians' Caucus of the Medical Library Association covering the Research Discipline Skeletons, a multidisciplinary tool developed by the author during their MLIS practicum. The presentation discussed the need for the Skeletons as a tool, the history behind it's creation, an example Skeleton in the field of Athletic Training, how to build a Skeleton, and other considerations.

For a blank Research Discipline Skeleton template you may use as well as another example, please see this citation:

Monnin, Jenn, "Research Discipline Skeletons: the Librarian’s Bridge to Subject Knowledge" (2020). Faculty & Staff Scholarship …

Research Support Newsletter (Spring 2025), Elizabeth D'Angel

The AC's Research Support Newsletter (Formerly AISR Connections)

Sections

• New Resources & Updates
• Research Support
• Grants & Funding Opportunities
• Writing & Publishing Support
• Design & Presentation Tools
• Research Integrity
• Events

Digital Commons@Tmc 20th Anniversary, Alice Sherwood

TMC Library Newsletter (2015-)

On April 5th, 2005, the first article was deposited in Digital Commons@TMC. Since then, more than 34,000 items have been added, including dissertations/theses and projects, archival materialsfrom John P. McGovern Historical Collections & Research Center and content from seven open access peer-reviewed academic journals hosted on the platform.