Duke Medical Center Library & Archives News

The Medical Center Library & Archives will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20th in honor of Martin Luther King Day.

Judge Jerry Blackwell, a member of the prosecution team that won a murder conviction for the killing of George Floyd, will deliver the keynote talk at Duke University’s annual MLK Commemoration on Sunday, Jan. 19. The public event starts at 3 p.m. in Duke Chapel; Duke will livestream the commemoration on YouTube.

See Duke's MLK Commemoration page for more information on Sunday's keynote, past keynotes, or service opportunities. 

Categories: Alerts

Tags: holiday, hours

For the past three years, the Duke Medical Center Library & Archives has hosted a holiday book drive to benefit the Durham Public Schools (DPS) Hospital School library. This year, we were delighted to partner with our community of students, staff, and faculty to make an even greater impact.

The Hospital School and the Medical Center Library & Archives are deeply grateful for the incredible generosity of our community. Thanks to your support, the Hospital School Library has met its collection development goals for this year. Thirty-six books from their wish list have been added to the library, making a meaningful difference in the lives of children undergoing treatment at Duke University Hospital.

Please enjoy…

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Exhibit - Take Two and Call Me in the Morning: The Story of Aspirin   
Medical Center Library & Archives - Level 3   
On Display: January 6 – February 15, 2025

The Medical Center Library & Archives is hosting "Take Two and Call Me in the Morning: The Story of Aspirin," a six-banner traveling exhibition. Developed and produced by the National Library of Medicine, it chronicles the history of the ubiquitous wonder drug, from its ancient origins to the present day.

For centuries, physicians and healers used…

Categories: Events, Exhibits

Stay on top of current events with library-sponsored access to The New York Times and catch high quality journalism with The Atlantic! Duke's libraries are thrilled to provide you with these resources at no additional cost.

To access them, simply navigate to the catalog and search for The New York Times or The Atlantic. To gain subscriber-level access, you'll need to login with your NetID and password. To do so, select the "sign in" option and at the bottom, for both resources, you'll see the option to sign in with your…

Categories: Explore Tools

Are you looking to sharpen your research, writing, or clinical skills? We offer a variety of free online classes to help you get ahead. Taking a library class can significantly improve your research skills, helping you master advanced database searching and use tools that streamline your workflow. You'll also enhance your writing by efficiently managing citations and references, allowing you to focus more on your content. For those in clinical fields, these classes offer valuable insights into staying up-to-date with evidence-based resources, ultimately helping you locate the best clinical literature. Plus, our expert librarians are available to offer tailored support and guidance during each session. 

Here’s a glimpse of the upcoming classes you can sign up for by topic… 

Categories: Classes

Tags: pubmed, endnote, copyright, scopus, systematic reviews

We are excited to announce the implementation of new noise zones in our library, designed to cater to the diverse needs of our patrons. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has access to the study spaces they need, whether they require complete silence or a more flexible environment.

Levels 1 and 2: Considerate Zones

Levels 1 and 2 are designated as Considerate Zones, where a moderate level of noise is acceptable. Here are the guidelines for these areas:

• Minimal conversation
• Minimal cell phone use
• Virtual meetings with headphones

Level 3: Quiet Zone

The Quiet Zone on Level 3 is dedicated to those who need a serene and distraction-free environment. Here are the expectations for this zone:

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The Bates Visual Guide to Physical Examination via Lippincott (which includes the Physical Examination, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, and OSCE Clinical Skills components) is transitioning to a new platform! This change brings a new look and feel as well as new URLs! After January 14, 2025, any links to Bates Visual Guide will need to be updated to the new URLs provided. If you currently save or share links to Bates Visual Guide (in syllabi, course pages, or bookmarks), please check and update them before the deadline. 

What You Need to Know/Do

• Old Platform Access Ends: January 14, 2025 
• New Platform URL: Access the new…

Categories: Alerts, Databases, Resource Updates

Tags: bates

Duke Medical Center Library & Archives offers an institutional site license for Covidence!

What is Covidence?
Web-based software platform designed to facilitate the systematic review process. It can also be used for other reviews and evidence synthesis projects. 

What does Covidence do?
 Assists with multiple steps in the systematic review process, including:

• Importing data from citation management tools like EndNote or databases
• Screening and selecting studies
• Resolving conflicts
• Extracting study data
• Assessing study quality/risk of bias
• Exporting data to multiple file types
• Creating PRISMA flow diagrams

How do I access Covidence?…

Categories: Explore Tools

Tags: covidence, systematic reviews

The NIH is implementing several changes to grant applications and peer review processes in 2025. These changes will affect how grants are submitted and reviewed. For the latest updates, visit their Changes Coming For 2025 webpage.

Summary of Changes in 2025:

• Simplified Review Framework: A new, streamlined framework for the peer review of most research project grant (RPG) applications will begin with submissions due on or after January 25, 2025.
• Updated Application Forms (FORMS-I): New application forms and instructions will be required for submissions with due dates on or after January 25, 2025.
• Revised Fellowship and Training Grant…

Categories: Alerts

Tags: NIH, grants, ORCID, SciENcv

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has unveiled its new Public Access Policy, which will take effect on December 31, 2025. This policy marks a significant update from the 2008 version, which required NIH-funded research articles to be accessible on PubMed Central (PMC) within 12 months of publication. The new policy eliminates this 12-month embargo, ensuring immediate access to NIH-funded research upon publication.

Key Points of the New Policy:

• No Open Access Fees Required: Compliance with the policy does not require payment of open access fees to journals. Authors simply need to deposit their accepted manuscripts into PMC upon publication.
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Categories: Alerts

Tags: NIH Public Access Policy, NIH

Learn more about the activities and accomplishments of the Medical Center Library & Archives in our 2024 Annual Snapshot. 

We deliver collections, foster lifelong learning, capture institutional history, create connections, and promote discovery and inquiry. Our staff are our best resource and can guide you to the information you need for research, learning, and clinical care.

"On the same day Wilburt Davison, MD, was appointed as the first dean of Duke’s School of Medicine, he began planning a library that would serve as the backbone of medical education at Duke."1

Since its inception in 1927, the Duke University Medical Center Library has grown from a visionary idea to an essential educational and clinical care resource. Originally known as the Duke University Hospital Library, our name evolved along with our roles. Explore our storied history and enduring impact on the Duke community.

Read the full story.

1. First, a library: celebrating Duke University Medical…

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Your 2024 Library Wrapped is here! Look back and celebrate on how you used the medical library over the past year. 

What was the most popular study space? Which journals did you read the most? What was the most circulated item?

It's all revealed in this short video!

On behalf of the Duke Medical Center Library & Archives, thank you for a wonderful year.

We’re thrilled to announce that the Library now offers access to NEJM AI, the newest monthly journal from NEJM Group. This cutting-edge publication delves into how artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming clinical medicine. 

What You'll Find in NEJM AI 

NEJM AI bridges the gap between advancements in AI and their practical applications in healthcare. The journal’s wide-ranging content is designed to engage clinicians, researchers, and students alike. Key topics include: 

• Biomedical Informatics: Exploring data management and analytics in medicine. 
• Telemedicine & Personalized Medicine: Examining the role of AI in enhancing patient care. 
• Medical Imaging: Highlighting advancements in AI-powered diagnostics…

Categories: Resource Updates

Tags: e-journals

In 2024, Duke University launched a celebration of its centennial—a historic opportunity to recognize Duke’s extraordinary past, communicate the impact of the present and look toward the potential of Duke’s future.

Duke University was established in 1924 when James B. Duke, through the Indenture of Trust, designated a gift that transformed Trinity College into a comprehensive research university. An additional bequest of his established the Schools of Medicine and Nursing and Duke Hospital in 1925, and in 1927. Noted pediatrician Wilburt Davison of Johns Hopkins University was named Duke medical school’s first dean. Since its founding, the Duke University School of Medicine has been mission-driven in its focus to transform education, research, patient care, and community…

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Tags: duke history