Duke Medical Center Library & Archives
November 2023 Archive

Learn how to set up a new library, import citations from MEDLINE, work with the citation style manager, and more. Thu. Dec. 14; 9-10a; ONLINE ONLY. This  class is FREE but registration is required.

Categories: Classes

Tags: endnote, citation management

How do you compare to researchers in your field? In this session, learn to define and find specific author, journal, and publication metrics. The pros and cons of relying on metrics, such as the H-index and Journal Impact Factor, will also be discussed. Tue. Dec. 12, 5-6p; ONLINE ONLY.  This class is FREE but registration is required.

Categories: Classes

Tags: for researchers

Zotero helps you insert references into your text as well as create a reference list at the end of your paper in a variety of styles. Working together with Microsoft Word, this open program is free up to 300 MB of storage.

This class will show you the basics of getting started in Zotero including adding references to your Zotero library, creating folders, working with groups, and using it with Word to cite your sources as you write. Tue. Dec. 12; 4-5p; ONLINE ONLY. This class is FREE but registration is required.

Please Note: It is recommended that you download Zotero for…

Categories: Classes

Tags: zotero, citation management

When you search PubMed (or most databases), did you know you’re only searching the titles, abstracts, and keywords/subject headings? That’s why it’s so important that you write an effective, concise, and clear abstract! In this session, learn how to refine your abstract writing skills to help users find your paper. Mon. Dec. 11; 9-10a; ONLINE ONLY. This class is FREE but registration is required.

Categories: Classes

Tags: writing

A building wide HVAC upgrade began on November 8, 2023 and will continue through the summer. 

Engineering and Operations will have a vendor performing modifications on the building's Domestic Hot Water system on Saturday, December 9th from 7:00-11:00a. During this time, there will be no hot water and no heat on Levels 3 and 4. 

We appreciate your patience throughout this project!

Categories: Alerts

Tags: building

These online office hours provide a dedicated time to dive into SciENcv, ask questions, and ensure your comfort with using this system for grant applications. Fri. Dec. 8; 12-1p; ONLINE ONLY. These sessions are FREE but registration is required.

Categories: Classes

Tags: NIH, SciENcv, for researchers

This 60-minute class will introduce you to the background and purpose of the Creative Commons, giving you a practical understanding of how to select the correct license for your intellectual property. Thu. Dec. 7; 12-1p; ONLINE ONLY. This session is FREE but registration is required.

Categories: Classes

Tags: copyright

Web of Science (WoS), a multi-disciplinary abstract and citation database, can be used to find research articles, as well as identify research trends, key scholars in an area of study, and potential collaborators. Thu. Dec. 7; 11a-12p; ONLINE ONLY. This class is FREE but registration is required.

Categories: Classes

Tags: web of science

These online office hours are designed for individuals or small groups to receive customized help in data management planning for the new NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy. Thu. Dec. 7; 9-10a; ONLINE ONLY. These sessions are FREE but registration is required.

Categories: Classes

Tags: NIH

The Library staff will be at a retreat and unavailable on Wednesday, Dec. 6th from 10:00a - 2:00p.

Staff services will not be available during this time, but the Library will remain open.

Categories: Alerts

Tags: hours

Learn how to find relevant literature via Embase, an international biomedical literature database which is especially good for searching drug/pharmacy topics and conference abstracts. This session will cover how to find relevant indexing terms and keywords, save searches, set up alerts, and more. Tue. Dec. 5; 4-5p; ONLINE ONLY. This class is FREE but registration is required.

Categories: Classes, Databases

Tags: embase

More than 75 Duke University and School of Medicine faculty, staff, and students joined the animal assisted therapy group, Stampede of Love, on November 8, 2023. This was an opportunity to relax, de-stress, and share some special moments and photo ops with the adorable therapy horses, Lola and Kiwi.

Stampede of Love is a nonprofit organization that specializes in animal-assisted therapy, with miniature horses as their primary ambassadors of love. These therapy horses, being smaller in size, are perfect for navigating indoor spaces and mingling with people, making them ideal for visits to hospitals, nursing homes, and even libraries!

Categories: Events

Tags: wellness

There is a known issue for those trying to access Lippincott Advisor and Lippincott Procedures. We are working with the vendor to resolve this issue.

In the meantime, you can use the following links to access these databases. If you are off campus, you will need to connect to the Duke VPN.

Lippincott Procedures 
https://procedures.lww.com

Lippincott Advisor
https://advisor.lww.com

Categories: Resource Outages