The document provides an overview of recent activities and updates at the Health Sciences Library. In the past year, librarians have assisted with a variety of tasks including finding dissertations, obtaining urgent patient care articles, and helping convert a presentation into an interactive format. The library website was redesigned for improved functionality and usability. New databases like PsycARTICLES and Best Practice were added. Library director Ellen Brassil received an award from the Medical Library Association. An article by librarian Margot Malachowski about health literacy at public libraries was also published.

1. Spring 2012
Message from the Director:
I’m sometimes asked, “What is a typical day in the library?” Already this year, Health Did you know?
Sciences Library staff could be found: tracking down dissertations, obtaining articles for
urgent patient care, holding a class for residents on advanced PubMed searching, • You can now check-out Library
showing how the Scopus database measures journal impact factor, or helping a Books after hours. Just fill out the
physician convert a PowerPoint slide show into an interactive audience response sign-out sheet at the podium.
presentation. A librarian found clear and reliable information on diabetes written in
Spanish for a family member and also arranged for healthcare professionals to receive
• For you convenience, our book
borrowing period has been
automatic Tables of Contents (eTOCS) of favorite journals. No question is too small to be
extended from 2 to 3 weeks with
asked and no Baystate location too far for us to assist. Call us at X 4-1865. unlimited renew.
New Enhancement to Website New Databases
• You can purchase Continuing Ed.
books for ACLS, PALS & BLS
The Health Sciences Library website has been PsycARTICLES – Search the full-text courses at the Library Bookstore.
redesigned to increase functionality and of almost 80 key peer-reviewed journals Call 41865 for prices & availability.
usability—and it has a sharp new look.
Enhancements include:
from APA, covering the behavioral
sciences and related fields ranging from
• Some library users are granted
Tufts library privileges such as
education, to nursing, business, borrowing or use of remote
Navigation is easier and more direct neuroscience and more. resources. To find out if you’re
Digital resources are accessible with eligible, call the Tufts Hirsch Library
fewer clicks Best Practice - Provides a second at: 617-636-6705
opinion in an instant, without the need for
Links to optimized site for mobile devices
Expanded, full text eBook access via checking multiple resources. Its unique • If you are a Tufts Faculty member,
patient-focused approach represents a you are able to access EndNote
Journals tab Web (a web-based version of the
major new advancement in information
delivery at the point of care. product) via the Tufts database
"Web of Knowledge"? Ask us for
Foundation Center Online – A more information!
Library Staff News
single-user database, FDO provides
current, comprehensive information on
Ellen Brassil, Library Director U.S. grantmakers and their grants,
Recognized by Medical Library Tips & Tricks
including fields of interest, geographic
Association focus, types of support, financial data,
and application information. Use is by • Access Full-Text of Baystate
The Medical Library Association in Chicago appointment only. Call Loretta Grikis, journal subscriptions in
has recognized Ellen Brassil as a 794-1894 to schedule an appointment. PubMed: When displaying
Distinguished Member of the Academy of PubMed search results, note the
Health Information Professionals. This is ClinicalKey Trial (beta) drop-down menu next to the
the primary credential for Health Sciences “Display Settings” option on the
Librarianship. left hand side of the page.
__________________
Our Family’s Name Change the “format” radio button
Library Staff Address line 1
News from “summary” to “abstract” to
Published Article by: see abstracts for search results as
Margot Malachowski, 2
Address line Allows physicians to access the leading well as “Baystate Library Holdings”
reference and evidence-based medicine
Outreach Librarian ZIP Code
City, ST
in a single, fully-integrated site built to
icons that connect to the full text of
journal articles.
accommodate their clinical information
Computers in Libraries, Dec 1, 2011 workflows. Updated daily, ClinicalKey will • Database Tutorials
“Patient activation: public libraries and
health literacy”.
make the full-breadth of the literature • Learn how to access UpToDate
easily accessible to aide: through CIS to earn CME credit
_________________ - Treatment and diagnosis
- Staying current in their field
“What you should know about - Preparing for procedures & care plans
Sourcing Medical Information from - Sharing information Coming Soon:
the Internet” Margot Malachowski, MedStudy DVDs
Outreach Librarian Announcing MKSAP 15, available at
the Circulation Desk
Margot is interviewed by WGBY TV. See
interview here: http://vimeo.com/37110686
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