Surgery orientation to library resources
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The document provides an orientation to library services and resources available to surgical residents from the LHSC Library and Western Libraries. It outlines services like literature searches, publishing support, reference assistance, and information skills training from LHSC Library. It also describes off-site access to Western Libraries' collections through the proxy server and key surgical information sources available. Images and licensed medical illustrations can be found using resources like Nucleus Medical Media and SMART Imagebase.
![For Help Robin Featherstone [email_address] Ext: 86383 Erin Boyce [email_address] Ext: 35860 Alla Iansavitchene [email_address] Ext: 56037 On-site assistance: Taylor Library, UWO On-site assistance: University Hospital, LHSC On-site assistance: Victoria Hospital, LHSC Extensive electronic & print collections Local reference collection Local reference collection Searching consultations (Educational) Literature searches (done for you) Searching consultations Literature searches (done for you) Searching consultations Purchase requests Interlibrary Loan Interlibrary Loan Workshops & Instruction Workshops & Instruction Workshops & Instruction](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/surgeryorientationtolibraryresourcesfinal-101012102443-phpapp02/85/Surgery-orientation-to-library-resources-32-320.jpg)
Surgery orientation to library resources
- 1. Orientation to Library Services & Resources for Surgical Residents Alla Iansavitchene, BSc, MLIS, Clinical Librarian, LHSC, Victoria Hospital Robin Featherstone, BA, MLIS, Clinical Medicine Librarian, University of Western Ontario
- 2. Agenda 1. LHSC Library Services Advanced information services to support your information needs 2. Western Libraries Off-site access to Western’s collection Key surgical information sources
- 3. Library Services University Library Purchasing of collections Web access to information Search consultations Instruction Hospital Library Literature searches (done for you) Publishing support, consultation, workshops Local collection “ Location, location, location,” - on-site assistance
- 4. Part I. LHSC Library Services – who we are, what we do Manager; Clinical librarians (5); Reference librarian; Library technicians (2) Split between UH & VH (and LRCP), but work as one team Librarian portfolios • Medicine Services, Surgery Services 1 Clinical librarian – site - UH 1 Clinical librarian – site - VH
- 5. What does LHSC library do exactly? Conventional library services we provide: Study space Books, journals, inter-library loans Internet access, tech support The major services rendered, in addition to conventional library and information services: Research assistance Current awareness services Demystify literature searching
- 6. What can the library do for you? The LHSC HSL Support for... Literature/ Database Searching Publishing Support Reference Assistance User Support and Consultation Information skills training Current Awareness Services Interlibrary Loans of articles or books Space and Access
- 8. Literature/database searching Health Sciences Library staff will: Provide consultation on search strategies Carry out detailed research based on your needs (ie, SR, review article, presentation, etc.) Request literature search: in person, by phone, e-mail, or on-line Literature Request Search Form ( accessible from LHSC Intranet )
- 9. The approach Start by articulating your problem as a question or sentence. Example of a literature search request. “ Literature Search Request: I would like a literature search conducted on methods of conservative treatment for distal radial fractures. I’m working on a research project and I am interested in quality trials, involving mainly adults .”
- 10. Literature/database searching cont’d Specialist at Health Sciences Library will: Conduct a reference interview to clarify the depth and level of information required Formulate a research strategy Carry out research using the most suitable method Identify and use the most appropriate sources of information for particular type of question Use search engines, indexes, abstracts and other tools to retrieve information - Present the findings in the required format (ie. MS Word, Excel, or download to the Reference Manager citation management software, etc.)
- 11. Publishing support LHSC Health Sciences Library offers support to individuals wishing to contribute to the field of health sciences through formal publication. Tutorial on publishing in the Health Sciences Online publishing resources Consultation with a clinical librarian: - Journal Selection; - Impact Factor; - Data Management (RefWorks, Reference Manager); - other
- 12. Reference Assistance I am running a journal club, and I need some current articles on screening for prostate cancer. Tests include digital rectal examination (DRE), the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and the transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy (TRUS) – can you help me with my search strategy? I have a quote here with no citation. Can you find me the original article? Ask A Librarian!
- 13. Information skills training Classes we currently run: Database searching Medline, PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library Google Strategies Evidence-based Practice and more New classes can be developed based on recommendations from library clients Register online!
- 14. Where is the library? LHSC Health Sciences Library has 4 sites: University Hospital: B3-248 Victoria Hospital: ELL-315 London Regional Cancer Program: A4-912 South Street Hospital: (unstaffed) E-503
- 15. You get access to… A quiet study space Internet GroupWise e-mail Collection of books and journals Service Hours: UH & VH: 8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday 24/7 access to all sites! UH: Sign up for card access VH: Call 52281 for security to open the door
- 16. Part II. Western Libraries Q: How many items are in Western Libraries’ collections? A: 9 million print items Tens of thousands of e-journals Hundreds of thousands of e-books
- 17. Off-Site Access Why are they asking me to pay??
- 19. How to log on Option A: Log in at www.lib.uwo.ca Option B: Use the EZ Proxy button Option C: Use customized bookmarks created with the EZ Proxy Link Generator: https://www.lib.uwo.ca/offcampus/ezform.html
- 20. Accessing Full-Text Once logged in to the proxy server, look for the “Get it @ Western” button
- 21. Full-Text from PubMed Remember to use the PubMed link from Western Libraries’ website.
- 22. Get it @ Western Option 1: Link to Full-Text Option 2: Check the catalogue
- 23. Full-Text from Pubget Remember to use the Pubget link from the library website & to log in to the proxy server.
- 24. Exercise – Finding Full-Text Access the PDF of the following article: McCalden RW, Charron KD, Yuan X, Bourne RB, Naudie DD, MacDonald SJ. Randomised controlled trial comparing early migration of two collarless polished cemented stems using radiostereometric analysis . J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2010 Jul;92(7):935-40. PubMed PMID: 20595110.
- 25. Key Internal Medicine Resources What information tools have you used?
- 26. Selected Surgery Info www.lib.uwo.ca/programs/surgery
- 28. Exercise – Clinical Tools Find evidence summaries for surgical interventions for abdominal aortic aneurysm ACP Pier DynaMed UptoDate
- 29. Exercise – Image Search You’re preparing a presentation on tracheostomy procedures – find some images or animations to use in your presentation. Caveat: Without breaking copyright
- 30. Medical Illustration © 2010 Nucleus Medical Media, Inc., www.nucleusinc.com SMART Imagebase
- 31. Recap What’s the difference between the hospital and university libraries? How can you request a literature search? What tool retrieves full-text PDFs in your PubMed results sets? How can you find DynaMed on the Western Libraries’ website? Where can I find licensed images for presentations? It makes Alla and Robin really happy when you fill in your _____?
- 32. For Help Robin Featherstone [email_address] Ext: 86383 Erin Boyce [email_address] Ext: 35860 Alla Iansavitchene [email_address] Ext: 56037 On-site assistance: Taylor Library, UWO On-site assistance: University Hospital, LHSC On-site assistance: Victoria Hospital, LHSC Extensive electronic & print collections Local reference collection Local reference collection Searching consultations (Educational) Literature searches (done for you) Searching consultations Literature searches (done for you) Searching consultations Purchase requests Interlibrary Loan Interlibrary Loan Workshops & Instruction Workshops & Instruction Workshops & Instruction