This document provides an overview of library services available to students and faculty at WCHS DAC. It summarizes the various resources the library offers, including access to its catalog and databases, research guides, ebooks, journals, and point-of-care tools. Research support services such as literature searches and guides for specific units are also described. The document concludes by explaining how users can get help from the library, including tutorials, workshops, and contact information for the librarian.

1. Library Services for
WCHS DAC
Rebecca Raszewski, MS, AHIP
Assistant Information Services Librarian & Assistant Professor

2. What I Will Cover
• Library Services
• Library Resources
• Research Support

3. Library Services-the Basics
• Library Catalog-searches both print and electronic journals,
books, and more
• Requesting Books
• VuFind Account
• I-Share-for books not at UIC Library or are checked out, missing
etc.
• Requesting Articles, Books, Videos, etc.
• Interlibrary Loan-for articles not online or books not in I-Share
• Free!
• Will scan articles that are available in print and send them to you for
no charge
• Scan for free at library
• $15.00 a semester for printing

4. Accessing Library Resources
from Off Campus
• Same username as what you use in hospital but a different
password
• Need to Create an ACCC account
• Same username that you use at hospital but different password
• ACCC is the department which runs the university
network, computers, printers, etc.
• ACCC student is usually available 9-5 Monday-Friday at LHS
Chicago
• It is recommended you go through the library website to
access library resources

5. What Else Can You Do with
Your ACCC Account?
• UIC wireless
• Computers at LHS Chicago
• Printing at library-$15.00 each semester

6. Recommending Items for Purchase
• E-books vs Print Books
• E-Journals
• Request Form

7. Library Resources
• Research and Subject
Guides
• Databases
• Managing Your
Citations
• E-books
• E-Journals
• Point-of-Care Tools
• Audio/Video/Images
• Mobile Resources

8. Research and Subject Guides
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Databases A-Z
Health Sciences Gateway
Nursing
All Health Sciences Guides
Citation and Style Guide Help

9. Databases
• CINAHL Plus with Full
Text
• MEDLINE via
PubMed
• Ovid
• PsycINFO
• HAPI/PsycTests
• EMBASE/Scopus
• ERIC
• Sociological Abstracts
• Web of Science

10. Managing Your Citations
• RefWorks-online citation management system. Can create
multiple accounts, bibliographies, and share your citations
• EndNote-citation management system that is primarily based
on your desktop. Can use EndNote Web to move citations
from online to your EndNote Library. The UIC Webstore offers
a discount.
• RefWorks/EndNote Guide

11. E-books
• AccessMedicine
• Access Pediatrics
• Books@Ovid
• Credo Reference
• Ebrary
• MD Consult
• R2 Digital Library
• Wiley Interscience
• Foundation Directory
• Public Human
Services Directory
• Red Book Online

12. E-Journals
• Can be found through the library catalog or e-journals list
• Click on the
in a database to see if articles are online

13. Point-of-Care Tools
• Clinical
Pharmacology
• JBI Connect
• Through Ovid now
• Nursing Reference
Center
• AccessMedicine
• Access Pediatrics
• DynaMed
• Essential Evidence
Plus
• First Consult
• Up-to-Date (on
campus only)

14. Resources with CEs
• Nursing Reference Center
• Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
• Both NP and RN

15. JBI Connect
• Resource from the Joanna Briggs Institute, a leader in the
development of EBP
• Need an Ovid account to access each tool

16. What Does JBI Connect Have?
• Evidence Summaries — Literature reviews that summarize existing
international literature on common healthcare interventions and
activities
• Evidence–Based Recommended Practices — Database of
procedures based on the best available evidence, that describe
and/or recommend practice on various clinical topics
• Best Practice Information Sheets — Series of information guideline
sheets produced specifically for practicing health professionals
• Systematic Reviews — Comprehensive systematic reviews of
international research literature completed by trained JBI reviewers
• Consumer Information Sheets — Standardized summaries, designed
just for consumers of healthcare (resident/client, relatives, care
provider)
• Systematic Review Protocols — Documents background information
and the plan for conducting a systematic review
• Technical Reports — Documentation of all aspects of the
development of Best Practice Information Sheets

17. Appraisal and Research, and
Quality Improvement Tools
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JBI TAP (Thematic Analysis Program) — Support researchers in small–
scale qualitative studies execution
JBI CAN–IMPLEMENT — Practical guide to assist in adaptation of
existing guidelines for local use
JBI Journal Club — Create your own Journal Club and keep up to date
with the latest research in a social and relaxed environment
JBI RAPID (Rapid Appraisal Protocol Internet Database) — Learn how to
critically appraise individual research papers using a standardized
checklist
JBI SUMARI (System for the Unified Management of the Assessment
and Review of Information) — Develop, conduct and report on
systematic reviews of multiple research papers
JBI PACES (Practical Application of Clinical Evidence System) — Easily
conduct efficient, time saving, evidence–based clinical audits and
change practice
JBI Manual Builder — Build an evidence-based clinical manual tailored
to the information needs of your organization

18. Audio/Videos/Images
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Nursing Education in Video
NEJM Procedures
Bates Visual Guide to Physical Examination
Anatomy videos-Acland’s Anatomy, An@tomy TV
Most of our point-of-care tools have images, videos, etc.

19. Mobile Resources
• Some of our resources have a mobile version that can be used
as an app or a mobile website.
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Android
Blackberry
iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch
Windows

20. Research and Staff Support
• Online Guides for Your Unit
• Literature Searches
• eScholarship@UIC

21. Unit/Council Guides
• Place to link to e-books, videos, websites, etc. for unit or
council
• Staff can add content
• Integrate onto the staff intranet as a link

22. The Unit/Council Guide Process
• Provide librarian with information on what you would to see
for the guide
• Librarian will create guide
• Staff will review guide and suggest changes
• Decide if the guide will be private or public
• Private-online those with the link can see the guide
• Public-everyone can see your guide
• ex. APN Guide

23. Literature Searches
• Be specific as possible
• If it’s a topic you don’t expect to see a lot of articles about, give some
alternatives
• List suggestions of words or phrases that can be searched
• Age, Date range, population, gender, what kinds of articles, the
total number of results you want, etc.
• Give 1-2 weeks notice
• Searches can take at least 2.5-3.5 hours
• Librarian can conduct a session on literature searches or a one on
one meeting

24. eScholarship@UIC
• Managing Your Data
• Measuring Your Impact
• Open Access
• INDIGO-institutional repository
• Journals@UIC-start your own open access journal
• Research Open Access Publishing Fund

25. Support for Staff
• One time session or a series of classes for your council or unit
• In person or online
• Record sessions
• Help by Appointment
• In Person, Online, On the Phone
• Contact for Questions They May Have

26. Getting Help
• Tutorials
• CINAHL and Other Databases
• Nursing Evidence Based Practice Tutorial
• Ask a Librarian
• Call
• Evening and weekend hours
• 8:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays
• 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Saturdays
• 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Sundays
• Email
• Chat
• Workshops
• In person or online

27. Keeping Up with the Library
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Nursing Tips and Tricks Blog
Facebook page
Twitter
Newsletter

28. Questions?
Rebecca Raszewski
http://researchguides.uic.edu/raszewski
raszewr1@uic.edu
312-996-2759