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VOLUME 11, NUMBER 4
October 1997
.IN THIS ISSUE:
"MAGNOLIA" project benefits UMC
Rowland Profile
Rowland receives Hardin award
NLM initiates free access
Focus on Friends
Thousands of Netter Slides now available
Electronic sources expanded
RoMeO's Web
FAQs on File
Mississippi's "MAGNOLIA" Project enhances Rowland's electronic resources
MAGNOLIA Day, August 15, 1997, saw the official unveiling of the Mississippi Alliance for Gaining New Opportunities through Library Information Access (MAGNOLIA). Established in May,1997, MAGNOLIA is the result of the integrated efforts of librarians, the Council for Education Technology, the Mississippi Library Commission and the University Library Directors' Council. The Shared Library Resources Steering Committee worked for more than a year to establish the alliance and acquire funding for the project. Through special efforts of the Institution of Higher Learning, of Sen. Grey Ferris, D-Vicksburg, and legislative appropriations,over half a million dollars was reserved to fund this project. MAGNOLIA provides access to periodicals and other databases for citizens of Mississippi through its libraries. This new statewide project provides online connection for 1,138 publicly supported libraries throughout Mississippi, from elementary through university level, including Rowland Medical Library, giving all the libraries access to ten (10) electronic databases of full text periodicals and other published information.
After reviewing products of a number of vendors, the MAGNOLIA Database Selection Committee chose EBSCO Publishing of Ipswich, Massachusetts as the provider of a suite of databases for various user levels. The databases offered through this project augment current information services for libraries. Selection criteria for these core electronic resources emphasized the needs of the largest majority of the state's libraries, as well as those of its citizens. Other vendors will become involved as the "MAGNOLIA" Committee continues to evaluate and make recommendations for additional resources.
Among the available databases that will be beneficial to Rowland Medical Library users, is the Academic Search FullTEXT Elite. This database includes full text for over 1,000 scholarly journals with indexing and abstracts for over 3,100 journals covering all academic disciplines (over 3 million articles). It also indexes articles published in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times and Christian Science Monitor. MasterFILE FullTEXT 1500 offers more than 3,100 titles indexed (nearly 4 million articles) and abstracted, plus searchable ASCII full text for more than 1,500 active titles. Subjects covered include general reference, business, health, social science, education, science, humanities and news and current events.
Newspaper Source contains abstracts and indexing from the following papers (cover to cover): the New York Times, Wall Street Journal (Eastern and Western editions), Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, and the Washington Post. Abstracting and indexing for all titles and full text for the Christian Science Monitor are provided. Coverage includes everything except obituaries (exclusive of famous people), sports tables, ads and classifieds, stock prices, and weather. The U.S. Department of Education's database, Educational Resource Information Center (ERIC), provides the user with indexing and abstracts from thousands of research and technical reports in the Resources In Education Index (RIE) and from more than 750 education and education-related journals in the Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE). This unique database includes full text (or the complete article where indicated) for thousands of ERIC digest records. Although ERIC is already available in the library as a database on the OVID system, MAGNOLIA now provides a different means of access.
Health Source Plus provides indexing and abstracts for nearly 500 consumer health, nutrition, and professional titles of which 210 titles are included in full text. Complete text is available for nearly 1,000 health pamphlets as well as USP Pharmacopoeia DI: Volume II Advice for the Lay Patient. Business Source Elite offers comprehensive keyword access to over 850 abstracted titles, including The Wall Street Journal, plus searchable full text for more than 660 business periodicals such as Business Week, American Banker, Forbes, Fortune, and The Economist. Wall Street Words, a dictionary of financial terms, is linked directly to words within the citations and full text.
All of these databases can be accessed in the library through a Windows client version as well as from the library's web page. Search strategies, both simple and advanced, are available with explanations about each database and its areas of coverage and online help. Collectively the MAGNOLIA databases make a valuable addition to the available resources at the medical center's Rowland Medical Library.
Rowland Profile: Kathryn L. Hill
Kathryn L. Hill joined the library staff in July as a research associate in administration. She had worked in the family medicine department since 1990, as project manager for a preclinical research grant administered by Dr. Judy Gearhart. In 1995 she joined their research division to work more closely with faculty and residents using her administrative skills to coordinate special projects and events.
Hill is a graduate of Belhaven College where she received her BS degree in business administration. She also attended the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg and the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama.
While living in Corinth, MS, she was director of the Corinth Welfare Association, a community service organization, and worked part-time as a substitute teacher in the city school system. She was a Girl Scout troop leader for eight years, helped establish a physical fitness program for the city elementary and middle schools and a little theatre for the community, serving as a board member for seven years. Later she worked as a deputy circuit clerk in the Alcorn County criminal court system for six years before moving to Jackson in 1990.
Rowland's home page growth and expansion continues providing patrons with access to electronic resources for better information management. With numerous electronic health sciences sources available on the Internet, the library's faculty provide users quality filtering to authoritative information which supports education, research and health care delivery needs.
The following new titles: CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Emerging Infections Diseases, Journal of Immunology, Medical Tribune and Science, have been added to the "Electronic Journals" section.
The "Health Hyperlinks" section, which organizes electronic sources by broad subjects, has been augmented with four new categories: oncology, genetics, infectious diseases and emergency medicine. These categories link users directly to the following new sources: (1) Oncology - ACS Cancer Information, Oncolink: diseases, prevention, clinical trails and support, and NCI CancerNet; (2) Genetics - ONIM: Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man; (3) Infectious Diseases - CDC Travel Information; (4) Emergency Medicine - Weekly Web Review in Emergency Medicine. A document link, CancerCare Informational Materials, was created for the Consumer Health category. New sources for the Health Statistics category include AHA Tracking Trends in Health Care and SEER Cancer Statistics Review, 1973-1991.
"Browse Health Sites," one of the categories under the section of "Additional Resources," is growing rapidly. Users are now linked to numerous Web sites in this section. Among the new sites now accessible are American Cancer Society, American Medical Association, American Nurses Association, Breast Cancer Information Clearinghouse, BreastCancer Net, CancerCare, Inc, CanSearch: A Guide to Cancer Resources, National Cancer Institute, National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism, Nursing and Allied Health Internet Directory, NP Web, and Martindale's The Virtual Nursing Center.
The expansion of services provided by Rowland is featured in "Instant Updates." Users can keep abreast of the library's added services and sources, forthcoming events, most recent announcements, and news by consulting this section weekly.
NLM provides free online access to medical information
MEDLINE, the world's largest source of published medical information, became available free to consumers and health professionals worldwide in July 1997 through the internet GratefulMed. The National Library of Medicine (NLM), a part of the National Institutes of Health, initiated a new service which provided all Americans free access to MEDLINE. Now over the World Wide Web at http://igm.nlm.nih.gov, the world's most extensive collection of published medical information can be accessed free, by not only professionals but consumers as well. MEDLINE is already accessed by over 30,000 people a day; providing free, easy, and private access will increase that number many times over. Previously, users have had to register and pay to search MEDLINE and other NLM databases.
While MEDLINE gives abstracts, the consumer can get full-text through PubMed, another new free NLM online service allowing the public to establish direct web links to publishers. PubMed's URL address is http://www.ncbi.nlm. nih.gov/pubmed. The rapidly changing complexion of health care delivery makes the free Web-based service very timely. Medical center users can access both services from the library Web page.
As the medical center's library, Rowland strives for excellence while supporting the University's clinical, research, and educational goals. NLM has a different objective, one of providing the public access to health information through MEDLINE. Although there are many ways to access free MEDLINE, Rowland Medical Library will continue to use the Ovid search engine to interface MEDLINE and other databases. There are many reasons why the Ovid system provides the best access to the medical and health information that UMC users require; special features, functionality, and reliability of results are high on the list. The ability to search several databases with a common interface provided by the Ovid system is well worth the cost. It offers users the information that they need in the most timely manner.
- K. Hill
Network for Continuing Medical Education
The following NCME tapes have recently been received in the library. These tapes may be checked out for a two (2) day period.
#703 Psychiatric Challenges for the Primary Care Physician: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
#704 Psychiatric Challenges for the Primary Care Physician: Depression
#705 Clinical Strategies for Successful Aging: Health Promotion in Older Patients
#706 Clinical Strategies for Successful Aging: Management of Geriatric Syndromes
Library receives Hardin technology Award
Rowland Medical Library earned first place recognition and a $1000 grant from the Phil Hardin Foundation for innovative uses of technology. Library director Ada M. Seltzer received the award as the top winner from all UMC's entries. From more than fifty UMC entries, five UMC faculty members were honored for their innovative uses of computer technology. Presentations were made on May 13 and 14 at a Technology Retreat for the IHL Board of Trustees sponsored by the Foundation.
Technology now stretches our horizons beyond anything we have ever dared to dream of, taking us beyond space to cyberspace to even further reaches. The universities in Mississippi are the springboards to these new and swiftly changing horizons. Moving toward the virtual library, the faculty and staff of RML through the use of this technology, can now reach and be accessed by many, regardless of the miles in between. Mississippi health practitioners, health care givers and others, regardless of their location, are served by the Mississippi Health Sciences Information Network(MisHIN) for access to the multiplex arena of health information. They can also take advantage of continuing health professional education(CHPE) delivered at their office or practice site, through microcomputer based distance learning. Using this technology, the latest information can be accessed and retrieved from libraries and other information providers worldwide. Health care professionals can use this technology to keep themselves updated and also to have audio interaction. Rowland's WWW homepage provides detailed information from numerous on-line databases allowing the users to access the library, retrieve information, and request services electronically. With these technological applications, health care professionals in any location have the advantage of accessing information instantly to enhance delivery of the best possible care for their patients in the most efficient, timely manner possible.
-K. Hill
New programs expand electronic sources
The library has recently acquired a comprehensive U.S. census database and an interactive computer-assisted instruction program, which are now available for searching at terminals in the reference area.
CensusCD is the largest reference database published on a single CD-ROM. It contains the full set of census demographic data on over 375,000 geographic locations in the United States. Demographic information such as population, age, race, education and income can be obtained for the nation as a whole or for an area as small as a single zip code. Users can choose to search from 16 geographic levels including nation, region, state, county and congressional district. The database provides lists of streets for every zip code in the country.
Human Anatomy takes a multimedia approach to the study of anatomy. Featuring over 6,000 photographs, this resource is an excellent tool for learning the basics of anatomy and the dissection process. Dissection procedures are illustrated with important structures individually identified. Image sequencing shows structural processes, such as the reflection (retraction) of muscles. Users initiate the program by selecting an area of the human body. Additional program options permit the user to choose the level of specificity to study a particular structure. The database includes over 4,700 test questions that can be used to customize anatomy examinations.
The library staff provides assistance to authorized users in searching these programs. Contact the reference desk at extension 1231 for further information.
- M. Malizia
Media editions of Netter plates aid instruction
Thousands of slides, now available in the library, on anatomy, embryology, physiology, pathology and surgical procedures comprise the Collection of Medical Illustrations: Slides. This set duplicates plates by the dean of medical illustrators, Dr. Frank Netter, and other artists commissioned by Ciba-Geigy. The so-called "Ciba Slide Collection" corresponds to print illustrations published in the eight-volume set with the same title as well as those in the ATLAS OF HUMAN ANATOMY and the CLINICAL SYMPOSIA. A catalog of the slides available in the reference collection provides the numeric identifier necessary to retrieve the specific images. Slides in the complete edition may be viewed only in the library. A duplicate set of the most frequently used images can circulate for a short period of time; users may submit requests for slides at the circulation desk. Compliance with duplication and display restrictions of the copyright law is strictly monitored.
Digital images of Netter's ATLAS OF HUMAN ANATOMY are available through the Interactive Atlas of Human Anatomy on CD-ROM. Over 900 plates can be viewed with or without structure labels. The program features three educational components: a facility for organizing and managing anatomical information, a study guide and testing features for both students and instructors. Users may search this database at a designated terminal in the library reference area. The print copy of the atlas is published as a part of the eight volume COLLECTION OF MEDICAL ILLUSTRATIONS shelved in the reference collection.
- A. Haaland
The Friends started the new academic year with a one-day book sale in the clinical sciences building walkway. The UMC family demonstrated strongly their appreciation for this kind of book sale. With such enthusiastic support, we plan to offer the book sale more often; our next one is planned for April 1998 in the Holmes foyer.
During October 6-9 the library celebrated National Medical Librarian's Month. The Friends conducted membership and fundraising activities outside the library entrance. On October 9 the board of directors held its fall board meeting. This was followed by the annual meeting of the general membership at 2:30 p.m. in the Guyton History Room (U218). Thursday, October 9, the board hosted a well attended reception honoring the library faculty and staff from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Holmes foyer. The next day, the executive committee treated the faculty and staff to a buffet luncheon coordinated by Katharine Stilley of the School of Health Related Professions. Everyone expressed appreciation.
Completing the fall season, a special fundraising event, the Dessert by Candlelight Gala, is planned at the Pearl River Glass Studio of Andrew Young on Thursday evening, November 13, between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. The high point of the evening features the unveiling of the Friends of Rowland Medical Library charter member plaque created by master art glass craftsman Andrew Young. The Friends organization started in 1994 with 162 charter members. The plaque will be placed on permanent display outside the Guyton reading room on the second floor of the library.
This special event includes an exhibition of oil paintings by Collin Asmus, a young art professor at Millsaps College. His show is titled Ultramarine. In additional there are opportunities to purchase small, stained glass items produced at Pearl River Glass Studio.
In case you were wondering, we did not forget about the desserts. An assortment of extraordinary desserts is being specially prepared for this gala for everyone's enjoyment. The cost of admission is $15 for individuals and $25 for couples. Gretchen and Duane Haines are co-chairing "Dessert by Candlelight" with the help of committee members: Joyce and Jim Corbett, Mary and John Jackson, Pat and Maury Mahan, Carol and Perry McGinnis, and Anne and Nate Peirce.
Friends annual membership drive is underway. The membership committee, chaired by Jeanette Waits, has prepared and distributed a brochure for our 1997-1998 drive. We invite all of you to join Friends, the support group of the finest health sciences library in Mississippi, UMC's Rowland Medical Library.
Harold B. White, Ph.D.
President, Friends of Rowland Medical Library
Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry
New Members
STUDENT/HOUSE STAFF
Dr. Nader F. Armanious
J. L. Stoutenburg
INDIVIDUAL
Laura Blair
Dr. and Mrs. T. J. Brooks, Jr.
Dr. and Mrs. William Buchanan
Janelle Carraway
Dr. Sandor Feldman
Kathryn Hill
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Mosley, Jr.
Dr. Anne G. Peirce
Dr. Gary W. Reeves
Martha K. Snavely
Mark Wall
DONOR
Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Bertolet
Dr. Virginia H. Read
PACESETTER
University Neurosurgeons
KEY REFERENCE SOURCES
Medical consumerism is driven by the desire to acquire, understand and process information in order to make intelligent health decisions. The library continues to build its collection of authoritative consumer health sources to assist educators and consumers in identifying and locating relevant information.
The major problem confronting the consumer is how to access the growing body of literature and obtain copies of health-related consumer publications. Consumer Health USA is a useful two-volume set that provides concise, accurate and meaningful information about many diverse medical problems experienced in daily living. Data for diseases and medical conditions include signs, symptoms, mechanisms, diagnosis, coping, treatment, and prognosis. This publication features helpful charts, diagrams, lists of resources, as well as addresses and telephone numbers of support groups for each condition. A special index of toll-free numbers for health information and document sources of free materials from the federal government make this reference an important guide to the consumer health literature.
Health care providers and those interested in natural medicinal products will find The Review of Natural Products a practical reference source. Updated monthly with fully referenced and evaluated information, this guide provides comprehensive and up-to-date information about natural substances. Product information includes scientific name, common name, botanical or description of source, history, chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, a summary and references. Unbiased reviews provide uses (not FDA approved), abuses, and toxicity. The information is peer reviewed by an interdisciplinary team of medical professionals.
- G. Yang
The library welcomes donations to its collections and gratefully acknowledges recent gifts from the following:
Dr. James L. Achord
Dr. John Correia
Dr. Bonnie Davis
Ms. Carolyn Davis
Dr. William M. Flowers
Dr. Duane E. Haines
Dr. Randall Hines
Mr. Matthew McClain
Dr. Henry P. Mills, Jr.
Mississippi Crippled Children's Center
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mr. Larry Pratt
Dr. Roland B. Robertson
Dr. Seshadri Raju
Dr. William J. Rudman
Dr. Roy E. Shenefelt
Dr. Stephen L. Silberman
Dr. Patrick O. Smith
Ms. Katherine Stilley
Dr. Edsel Thrash
Dr. Robert Waltzer
FAQs on File is designed to provide answers to the most frequently asked questions about the library's resources and to help users who have similar needs.
"I have looked on the shelf and cannot find a book which the online catalog shows that we have. Where is it?"
Material noted as available in the catalog but not on the shelf should be reported to staff at the circulation desk. Patrons are requested to complete a "Lost or Missing Item" card with appropriate information on that particular book, journal, AV, etc. A library staff member will search for the missing item. When the item is found, the library holds the items for 3 days and immediately notifies the user. If the item is not found, the library contacts the user for a decision to obtain the item by borrowing through interlibrary loan. After conducting unsuccessful searches for six months, missing items are referred to the collection development department for possible replacement.
I received a fine notice on one of the books I had checked out from the library and I can't find the book. I am afraid I have lost it; what should I do?
Report all lost books to the circulation desk immediately. After receiving the first overdue notice, the sooner a book is reported lost, the smaller the fine. At the time a user reports an item lost, that date is noted on the user's record. The library initiates a thorough search procedure for several days. Users are responsible for conducting a similar search. Missing items are often found. If the item is not found after several days, the user must declare the book lost and make arrangements to replace it. Fines stop accruing at the time the user declares the item lost. If the user does not inform the library that the book is lost, the fines continue to cumulate daily.
When materials are not returned on or before their due date, three overdue notices are sent within a two-week period beginning the date the item is due. Fines of $.50 per day per item begin to accrue the day after the due date and continue until the item is returned or is declared lost by the user; at this time replacement fees are accessed. A numbered invoice detailing replacement costs is generated and sent to the user. Because both fines and replacement costs may apply in situations involving missing or lost materials, users are best served if lost items are reported immediately. Any problems concerning policies for lost material are handled by the professional in charge of circulation between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.