April 2018 | Issue 376

Megan von Isenburg, Associate Dean for Library Services & Archives

New carpet has now been installed in most areas on Level 1 and Level 2R of the Library. We appreciate your patience during the installation. Renovations will continue throughout the Library so stay tuned for details.

You can now use the FLEX account on your DukeCard to print and copy at the Medical Center Library & Archives.

Do you have a conference, meeting, or class assignment coming up that involves creating a poster?  

If so, we can help you get started with creating a poster in PowerPoint, including the design elements.  Also, check out our Poster Guide which offers best practices on poster creation, poster templates, printing options, and tutorials.

Schedule a consultation to get customized help on your project or drop us a line at medical-librarian@duke.edu!

Megan Van Noord, Research & Education Librarian

The Cochrane Library iPad edition presents the latest up-to-date evidence from the Cochrane Library in a convenient, easy to navigate format. It provides you with relevant, accessible research, when you need it, from experts in evidence-informed health care. Monthly issues feature a hand-picked selection of Cochrane Systematic Reviews, specifically abridged to provide the best possible iPad reading experience. The themed sections in every issue are color-coded throughout so that you can easily find content relevant to you.

The Bookmark feature allows you to create your own special collection of Cochrane Reviews across issues. Additionally, the title page for every review includes a link to the full version of the review available on the Cochrane Library. All content in the app is free, and new issues will download regularly to your Newsstand.

Jesse Akman, Research & Education Intern

At the end of 2017, PubMed unveiled its updated Best Match sort order algorithm.  Rather than sorting search results by publication date, Best Match allows you to sort by relevancy. The new algorithm incorporates machine learning to re-rank the top articles returned for improved relevance. This update builds on the original Best Match sort algorithm's term frequency ranking. For more information about the updated Best Match sort, check out the post in the NLM Technical Bulletin.

If you have further questions about PubMed, the Library offers this handy tipsheet on PubMed Basics. You can also register for an Advanced PubMed class, or Ask a Librarian!

Barbara Dietsch, Electronic Resources & Acquisitions Manager, Collection Services

Keondra’s Bio

• Working at Duke University Medical Center Library & Archives since:  October 2017
• Education: BA, History, Virginia Commonwealth University; Current candidate: Master of Library Science (MLS) - Digital Librarianship, North Carolina Central University
• Current position: Access Services & Technical Services Assistant

Q & A

1.    Describe your current position & what you find most interesting about it.
I am currently the Access Services and Technical Services Assistant. On the Access Services side, I interact with patrons, troubleshoot any issues they may be having, and process materials coming in from other libraries. On the Technical Services side, I assist with processing incoming materials to be put on our shelves, analyze book usage statistics, and assist with any special projects. My job is interesting because I get to use so many different skill sets. One minute I am assisting a patron, the next I am viewing how many times a book has been loaned, the next I am browsing for a journal's impact factor, the next I'm learning what an impact factor is. I really enjoy everything I am learning in combination with everything I know.

2.    Describe yourself in three words.
It's always hard to describe yourself, and I forgot to outsource this question! Hmm. I would say: friendly, silly, and a bit odd.

3.    What has been your biggest professional challenge?
The hardest part has been taking the plunge to get my Master of Library Science degree. I've been working either in or adjacent to libraries for years, but it was tough to get over the caveat that to actually be able to advance professionally, I'd have to finally get my MLS. I'm currently enrolled at the North Carolina Central University School of Library and Information Sciences. It's been tough as I do not benefit from a traditional class lecture-type structure, and I require a lot of mental stimulation to keep my attention. However, the professors at Central are very dedicated to the field and to their students, and the way classes are structured is perfect for me. I should be finishing up in May 2019.

4.    What do you think is the most interesting issue in libraries & archives today?
Well, it's not the most interesting, but I definitely think it's interesting that despite many contributions made within and on behalf of library communities served, every few months or so I'll be sent a link to an article with the headline "Top Careers That Won't Exist in Five Minutes" or some other hyperbolic proclamation, with libraries and librarians front and center usually.  Libraries are vibrant, thriving places full of life and information, and the Internet hasn't changed that. Libraries actually now help to make sense of the information on the Internet for patrons.

5.    Whom do you admire?
Another difficult question! There are so many people! Let's just start with the first: my mother.

6.    What organizations are you involved in?
Per the recommendation of my co-worker, Beverly Murphy, I was able to learn about ANCHASL (Association of North Carolina Health and Science Libraries) and the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Medical Library Association (MAC-MLA). I also recently joined NASIG.

7.    Is there anything about you that others might be surprised to know?
As a hobby, I enjoy transcribing 17th-19th-century handwriting and regularly transcribe for Virginia Memory.

8.    What do you do for exercise? For relaxation?
Well, the best elevator in the building is currently being fixed, so I do a lot of walking up stairs for exercise. It's pretty great; my legs look like two tree trunks. For relaxation, I am probably hanging out with friends, my cat, or taking a nice bath filled with essential oils.

9.    What are you most proud of?
Winning the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship in 2013. I truly believe it is very important to travel outside of your own country of origin and explore the world. Meeting new people, embracing our similarities and our differences, and expanding your own horizons in the process, is something I consider to be truly important.

10.    What is your favorite Website or blog?
I read a lot of news. The Guardian holds a place in my heart. I love music so I read Stereogum, Consequence of Sound, and Pitchfork. However, when I want to really wind down, I check Instagram. It's mostly cat pictures, and I enjoy seeing not only what everyone is up to, but their artistic interpretations of it as well.

Megan Van Noord, Research & Education Librarian

If you are working on a project that requires data analysis, but don't have the necessary software installed, we can help. There are two Data Station computers on Level 2R of the Library that have been configured with data analysis and visualization software. Examples of software installed include: SPSS, Stata, SAS, RStudio, NVIVO, Python, and Tableau. The Duke community may also download much of this software through Duke OIT Software Licensing.

For training on how to use these tools, we recommend you take a look at Lynda.com tutorials or considering attending a workshop offered through SSRI and Data and Visualization Services.

Rebecca Williams, Archives Librarian for Research, Outreach, and Education

We are now on Instagram!  Follow us @dukemedlibrary.

If you are interested in learning more about the history of Duke Medicine, check out our posts that highlight archival materials from our collections including historical photographs, illustrations, publications, and artifacts. We also provide behind-the-scenes looks at archives and library work, information about upcoming events, and much more!

Please follow us, like our photos, and share with us the types of things that you’d like to see us post.

Barbara Dietsch, Electronic Resources & Acquisitions Manager, Collection Services

ACLS, BLS and PALS are licensed for six simultaneous users.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Manual

• Clinical reference containing information students need to know to successfully complete the ACLS Course
• Designed for use by a single user and as a student reference tool pre- and post-course
• Includes the systematic approach to a cardiopulmonary emergency, effective team communication, and the ACLS cases and algorithms
• Topics covered include the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR; team dynamics and communication; systems of care; immediate post-cardiac arrest care; airway management; and related pharmacology
• Gives students access to a Website containing additional information and reference materials to help them successfully complete the course

Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Manual

• Contains information students need to know to successfully complete the BLS Course
• Designed for use by a single user and as a student reference tool pre- and post-course
• Includes information on single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both in-facility and prehospital settings; emergency recognition; adult, child and infant rescue techniques; high-quality CPR; AED use; and relief of choking.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Manual

• Clinical reference containing information students need to know to successfully complete the PALS Course
• Updated to reflect new science in the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC
• Designed for use by a single student as a reference tool pre- and post-course
• Uses a series of videos and simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation and team dynamics
• Goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes

Suggestions for purchases? Complete our online Recommend a Purchase form or contact Emma Cryer Heet.  For a complete list of titles added to our print book collections within the last 3 months, check out the Library's newest print book additions or subscribe to our "New Books" feed.

Coming in May

Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature
Medical Center Library & Archives - Level 2R
On Display: May 7 - June 16, 2018

The Medical Center Library & Archives is hosting "Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature," a six-banner traveling exhibition. Developed and produced by the National Library of Medicine, it displays the abiding relevance of the Frankenstein story to contemporary questions about science and technology. Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel explores individual and societal responsibility through its discussion of scientific advancement and medical ethics.

In conjunction with the NLM display, the Library will produce a companion exhibit featuring materials from our archival collections. It will highlight additional issues of medical technology and ethics as they relate to the timeless themes explored by Shelley.

Medical Center Library & Archives
Level 2R, Room 212E

Movie: Young Frankenstein

Friday, June 1st
2 – 4p

   FREE and open to all!

This year marks the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s classic novel “Frankenstein.” In celebration and to coincide with our Frankenstein exhibitions, we will be hosting a viewing of the Mel Brooks movie, Young Frankenstein.

Please come and join us for this fun way to relieve stress at the end of a long week. Feel free to pop in for just a couple quick laughs or stay for the entire movie. We will have drinks, candy, and popcorn!

For more information, contact Rebecca Williams at 919.383.2653 or rjw12@duke.edu.

Leila Ledbetter, Research & Education Librarian and Liaison to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, has coauthored the following article: A.V. Hauger, M.P. Reiman, J.M. Bjordal, C. Sheets, L. Ledbetter, and A.P. Goode, "Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Is Effective in Strengthening the Quadriceps Muscle after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery. Knee Surgery," Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 26(2):399-410, February 2018.

Emily Mazure, Research & Education Librarian and Biomedical Research Liaison, has been elected to the Nominating Committee of the Medical Library Association (MLA) for 2018-2019. This committee is responsible for preparing the slate of candidates for the MLA elections.

Brandi Tuttle, Research & Education Librarian and  Liaison to the Physician Assistant Program, has been formally invited to serve as a member of the Community Advisory Board. This is a joint effort between Duke Family Medicine and the Duke Child and Adolescent Gender Clinic.

Amanda Woodward, formerly part-time Research & Education Librarian, joined the Library as full-time School of Nursing Liaison and Research and Education Librarian in February, 2018. As Liaison to the School of Nursing, she consults with faculty, staff, and students on searching the literature, selects course materials, and manages information.

The Medical Center Library offers training on a variety of topics. Request a session for yourself or a group, schedule an appointment for a research consultation, or register for a class.

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