surgery orientation to library resources

Libraries

Orientation to Library

Services & Resources for

Surgical ResidentsAlla Iansavitchene, BSc, MLIS, Clinical

Librarian, LHSC, Victoria Hospital

Robin Featherstone, BA, MLIS, Clinical Medicine Librarian,

University of Western Ontario

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AgendaAgenda

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

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Library ServicesLibrary 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

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Part I. Part I.

LHSC Library Services – who we are, what LHSC Library Services – who we are, what

we dowe 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

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What does LHSC library do exactly?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

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What can the library do for you?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

Libraries

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Literature/database searchingLiterature/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)

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The approachThe 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.”

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Literature/database searching Literature/database searching cont’dcont’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.)

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Publishing supportPublishing 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

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Reference AssistanceReference 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!

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Information skills trainingInformation 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!

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Where is the library?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

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You get access to…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

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Part II. Western LibrariesPart II. Western Libraries

Q: How many items are in Western Libraries’ collections?

A: 9 million print itemsTens of thousands of e-journalsHundreds of thousands of e-books

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Off-Site AccessOff-Site Access

Why are they asking me to pay??

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Proxy ServerProxy Server

129.100.*.*

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How to log onHow 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

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Accessing Full-TextAccessing Full-Text

Once logged in to the proxy server, look for the “Get it @ Western” button

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Full-Text from PubMedFull-Text from PubMed

Remember to use the PubMed link from Western Libraries’ website.

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Get it @ WesternGet it @ Western

Option 1: Link to Full-Text

Option 2: Check the catalogue

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Full-Text from PubgetFull-Text from Pubget

Remember to use the Pubget link from the library website & to log in to the proxy server.

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Exercise – Finding Full-TextExercise – 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.

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Key Internal Medicine ResourcesKey Internal Medicine Resources

What information tools have you used?

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Selected Surgery InfoSelected Surgery Info

www.lib.uwo.ca/programs/surgery

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Live DemoLive Demo

www.schulich.uwo.ca

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Exercise – Clinical ToolsExercise – Clinical Tools

Find evidence summaries for surgical interventions for abdominal aortic aneurysm

1. ACP Pier2. DynaMed3. UptoDate

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Exercise – Image SearchExercise – Image Search

You’re preparing a presentation on tracheostomy procedures – find some images or animations to use in your presentation.

Caveat: Without breaking copyright

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RecapRecap

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 _____?

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For HelpFor Help

Robin [email protected]: 86383

Erin [email protected]: 35860

Alla [email protected]: 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

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