Duke Medical Center Library & Archives News

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…

Categories: Events

Tags: duke history

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

November 20th is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. This yearly observance honors the memory of transgender people who were killed due to transphobic violence. TDOR was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to violence since Rita Hester’s death, and began an important tradition that has become the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance.

GLAAD has a yearly memoriam of those who have been lost to anti-transgender violence over the years here.

Duke University Libraries has a LGBT Studies Resource Guide with…

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The Medical Center Archives is always happy to welcome researchers to view materials in our reading room, but we recognize that it is not always possible for everyone to visit our physical location! The Archives has a variety of online resources to help users learn about the collections and the Medical Center’s history. One particularly great resource that we would like to highlight is digitized issues of Intercom. 

Duke Medicine’s primary news publication from 1953 to 1986, the Intercom featured information about campus construction and events, faculty and staff news, facts and figures, and articles about medical research and innovations at Duke. The first 25 years of the publication were digitized by the…

Categories: Explore Tools

Tags: archives

We wish all our patrons a happy holiday season! Please plan ahead for research consultations and in-person needs as the Library will be closed or have limited hours over the holidays. If you have questions or concerns, please contact medical-librarian@duke.edu or Megan von Isenburg, Associate Dean, at megan.vonisenburg@duke.edu.

Categories: Alerts

On November 6th, the Medical Center Library was filled with joy and excitement as we welcomed back Stampede of Love and their beloved miniature horses, Lola and Kiwi! With over 400 attendees joining us, the atmosphere was lively and full of smiles as everyone had the chance to meet these adorable equine friends.

Attendees enjoyed taking photos with Lola and Kiwi, creating unforgettable memories. To add to the fun, we also had mini horse buttons (from our new button maker!) that everyone loved, making the day even more special.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support this event! We can’t wait to see you again for more hoof-tapping fun in the future!

Categories: Events

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’re inviting students, staff, and faculty to join us in making an even greater impact!

The DPS Hospital School serves children from preschool through 12th grade who are inpatients or outpatients at Duke University Hospital, bringing a sense of normalcy and joy to their lives.

Your donation will help expand the library’s collection with much-needed science books and popular new picture books, supporting year one of their five-year collection development plan.

How to Donate

• Purchase a book from the…

Categories: Events

Tags: holiday

We’re excited to introduce a fresh new look for our library’s database & e-book collection pages! Designed with simplicity and usability in mind, our updated pages make it easier than ever to explore and access the resources you need. 

Here’s what’s new: 

• Organized by Subject: Quickly find resources relevant to your field by using the subject drop-down menus—perfect for zeroing in on resources tailored to specific academic or research areas. 
• Search by Name or Keyword: Know exactly what you’re looking for? Just type it into the search bar and get instant results. 
• Clean and User-Friendly Design: Our new layout is designed to simplify your search, giving you a streamlined view of our resources. …

Categories: Databases

Tags: research, for researchers, students, medical education

Our library offers a variety of spaces to suit every patron's needs. We are all about making our library a versatile, welcoming environment, and we hope you find a study spot that is suited for your needs. If you don't find what you are looking for, please let us know! 

Need Solitude?

For those seeking solitude and focus, our quiet study rooms provide the perfect retreat, equipped with white boards for those intense study sessions. 

Want to Collaborate?

If collaboration and conversation are more your style, our open seating areas encourage creative teamwork. You…

Tags: space

Choosing a journal to publish your research can be stressful, especially if you are new to the publishing process. The Medical Center Library has a few tips to get you started.

Decide Early
Our first suggestion is to decide where you are going to submit your article early in the writing process. Even better, decide where you might publish as you are planning your research study! You will want to make sure the journal is a good fit for your research and understand what their expectations are for your research and the manuscript.

Some journals only publish specific types of articles and often will have specific reporting requirements that you need to consider early on in the writing process. 

• Will you need to register a protocol?
• Will…

Categories: Resource Updates

Tags: publishing

We are experiencing inconsistent access issues with SAGE titles

There have been inconsistencies in accessing SAGE titles. If you are experience access problems, please connect to Duke Health VPN and then try access the resource again. 

We are actively working to resolve the issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. If you continue to experience difficulties, please submit a ticket through our Report an Access Issue Form. For urgent help, please call 919.660.1100 and we will try to respond within 24 hours.

Categories: Databases, Resource Outages

Tags: off-campus access

The Medical Center Library & Archives will close at 5:00p on Wednesday, November 27th. Library staff will be unavailable and the Library will be closed for seating and room reservations on Thursday, Nov. 28th and Friday, Nov. 29th. Normal hours and reservations will resume on Saturday, November 30th.

Categories: Alerts

Tags: holiday, hours

Hold your horses, everyone! 🐴

The miniature horses, from Stampede of Love, are making a grand return to the Medical Center Library on November 6th from 11am to 1pm! These tiny trotters are ready to prance their way into your hearts and bring a whole lot of joy and laughter.

Whether you’re a horse whisperer or just love all things adorable, this event is sure to stirrup some excitement. Come by for a nuzzle, a photo op, and a chance to de-stress with our four-legged friends. It’s the perfect way to rein in some relaxation during your busy week.

So, saddle up and mark your calendars! We promise it’ll be a mane event you’ll remember. See you there!

Categories: Events

We’re excited to introduce our new eBook search widget, now live on the library’s homepage! This tool streamlines the process of finding and accessing eBooks, solving some of the navigation challenges in our main catalog. Give it a try today for a faster, simpler search experience! We’d love to hear your thoughts—your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve. 

Reach out to mclibrary-collections@duke.edu.

Categories: Alerts

Tags: e-books