HSL Access notes - March 23rd

Hello Everyone,

 

A few notes for the week….

 

 

Audio-Digest

Unfortunately we have not been able to get MARC records for 3 of the Audio Digest titles (MP3 format). 

General Surgery
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Otolaryngology

 

They do show in the e-journal list, however there will not be an internet link for these items showing in the catalog record.  They are still accessible when

users authenticate into the Audio Digest portal.

 

 

Refworks and ProQuest for Word

Clients needing to access ProQuest for Word for use with RefWorks will need to use stations in the Computer Commons.  Our public stations will be configured with the updated ‘ProQuest of Word’ by the ITS team when possible.

 

 

LexiComp

I have had a couple of UC clients this week requesting a KRS barcode so they can sign up for LexiComp through AHS.  I spoke to Taryn about this and she recommends that clients set up LexiComp on an Alberta Health Services computer.  If you are on an Alberta Health Services computer when you select the LexiComp link you will not be asked for a barcode, but taken directly to a Lexi-Comp access page.  Clients (both UC residents and AHS) can then select the Mobile Access button (upper right area of page), and set up their mobile access.

 

 

Toronto Notes

The 2015 edition of the popular Toronto Notes is available in the bookstore.  Health Sciences Library is purchasing 3 copies that are currently being processed by collections.  We should have library copies available soon.

 

Study Tables

A couple of our back study tables have had pieces of the leg facing come loose.  McCrum’s have had a look and will be replacing missing pieces and checking all tables soon.

 

Next Week – Sessions

Health Sciences Library staff meeting:  Tuesday, March 24^th  2:00 – 3:00

Toolkit Training: Apps for Reading the Medical Literature, Tuesday, March 24^th  3:00 – 4:00

We will have student assistant coverage that afternoon so all can attend.

 

New Tour to The Military Museum and Founder’s Gallery

Many of you may have attended the TMM tour last year.  This spring there is a new exhibit in the Founder’s Gallery that has received excellent reviews, Burnt Generation.  I know that last year the opportunity to view the exhibit with the TMM staff’s helpful interpretive comments made the tour very meaningful.

You may wish to catch this new exhibit!

The LCR Continuing Education Committee invites all LCR staff to…

WHAT: A tour of the Library and Archives, and the Founder’s Gallery @ The Military Museum

WHEN: Monday, March 30th

TIME:   Bus leaves Foothills campus at 9:45am
               Bus returns to Foothills 11:45am

Getting There: A chartered bus from First Student Canada will transport you from the main campus and Foothills campus to The Military Museum.

·         Bus Pickup @ Foothills campus  Please meet at the HSL Service Desk at 9:25am, and a HSL staff will escort you to the bus

You MUST SIGN UP in ADVANCE for TOURS. Deadline for signup is Thursday, March 26^th 4 PM

To sign up please contact Taraya Middleton in LCR Admin at tmiddlet@ucalgary.ca

When you sign up, please indicate pick up location and if you want to take the bus or your own car

 

There is no admission for LCR staff taking this tour, but as a gesture to surviving veterans TMM asks for a non-perishable food donation. There is also a cash donation drum in the atrium as well, for those wishing to make a monetary contribution.

 

AUPE

Offers for reduced prices for movie and zoo tickets posted in the lunch room.

 

 

 

HSL Access Notes - January 3rd

Hello Everyone,

Happy 2014!

A few notes to begin the New Year….

 

New Term and Term Loans

We have seen a number of graduate students at the desk this week asking why their term loan items are only renewing to January 31^st rather than the May 15^th term loan due date.

This will happen if their registration process for the new term is not yet fully processed in the system (ie. Fees not yet paid or not yet processed due to holidays), so their library privileges show as expiring on January 31^st.   Once the registration process is complete their privilege date should automatically update to September 30/14.  Their library items will not automatically renew beyond January 31, 2014, however the client will receive a renewal reminder 3 days prior to the due date.  I am pleased to follow up with any clients who would like additional assistance or information.

 

Student Assistant

I will be interviewing for a new student assistant next week to cover our Tuesday evening shifts.

 

Service Walkarounds

As another way to bring service to the client wherever they are in the library, staff at the desk are asked to do one walkaround during each shift to provide a helpful presence and offer assistance to anyone who might have questions.

Thanks.

 

NVivo

A doctor called in before Christmas asking about access to the software NVivo. 

The University of Calgary IT website does make available free software downloads to members of the university community with a valid IT Account, that includes Nvivo and quite a list of other software.  The full list, that also shows eligibility for faculty, staff and students is available at: http://www.ucalgary.ca/it/software/downloads.

 

Withdrawal of Vet Med DVDs

The decision was made late last year to withdraw Vet Med DVDs from the Health Sciences Library collection because, given the nature of these products, we could not ensure compliance with Canadian licenses and copyright terms.  A few examples would be: The Art of Equine Auscultation, the Glass Horse and The Glass Horse Equine Colic.

Please let Lorraine T.  know if you get vet professors who ask about Vet Med DVDs.

 

SharePoint on Service Desk Stations

Since the service desk workstations have not yet been upgraded, we have been seeing some odd file behavior when working with files saved in SharePoint.  ITS has provided this easy work around for the time being.  This will apply mainly to the student project files.

 If you are going to be working on project files that are saved in SharePoint at the service desk workstations, it is best to:

·         First open Word 2007 and/or Excel 2007 and minimize these windows on the desktop,

·         Then open SharePoint  and find and open the files.

The files should then automatically open in the 2007 version of the Office program.

 

Excel Resources

Chelsea shares some Excel resources that she has found helpful:

·         I most often references Excel Magic Trick #… videos through the Excel is fun youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/ExcelIsFun?feature=watch

·         And sometimes MrExcel videos through Bill Jelen’s youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/bjele123

·         I also sometimes find help through Contextures Inc. as well: http://www.contextures.com/

 

Sessions Next Week

The Photoshop, Xibo and Colourbox Toolkit session scheduled for January 9^th will likely need to be rescheduled – watch for more details so you don’t miss out on this fun and interesting session!

 

Outlook Tip

One Outlook feature that I like is the Autocorrect to help expand acronyms.   It is a great feature – I type AHS and it automatically expands this to Alberta Health Services and I type UofC   and it automatically turns it into University of Calgary.  You can create your own autocorrect rules to use this in many different ways.

Select the File tab: Select Options: Select Mail: Under Compose Messages click on Spelling and Autocorrect button: Select autocorrect options: then in the dialogue box fill in the appropriate fields.  Replace : type in your acronym or short form word With:  type in the expanded form

Would anyone else like to share on Outlook tip?

 

Please let me know if you have any questions, suggestions or concerns.

Looking forward to an interesting year ahead at Health Sciences Library!

Mary