BIOFEEDBACK: Biomedical Library Newsletter

New Series Winter 1999 Issue #42
http://southmed.usouthal.edu

JOURNAL USE STUDY CONTINUES

The University of South Alabama Biomedical Library conducts a continuing journal use study in order to prioritize the collection needs. The following table presents data on ranked usage of the journal collection with a comparison of past three years. (*97 data for six months only)
 

Statistics kept during the month of November revealed the following on OVID usage.
 

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE HOMEPAGE UPDATE

Electronic Publications Page

The Biomedical Library Homepage now has over 200 full text electronic journals listed at http://southmed.usouthal.edu/library/e-jour.htm. There are over 50 titles with selected full text and over 70 titles with tables of contents and abstracts. Some of the newer additions are American Journal of Physiology, American Family Physician, Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, Cell and Tissue Research, Current Genetics, European Journal of Cancer, Experimental Brain Research, FEBS Letters, Human Genetics, Journal of Infectious Diseases, and much more.

Some of the electronic journals must be accessed from a hardwired computer from a University site, others may be accessed from anywhere using a modem or hardwired computer.

College of Medicine and Biomedical Library Homepage Statistics

The College of Medicine and Biomedical Library homepages are getting busier. They are averaging almost 6,000 hits per day from 59 different countries. The five pages with the most hits for the past three weeks are:

The College of Medicine Homepage- http://southmed.usouthal.edu
The Biomedical Library Homepage - http://southmed.usouthal.edu/library/
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology Homepage - http://southmed.usouthal.edu/com/micro/
The College of Medicine and Biomedical Library Search Page - http://southmed.usouthal.edu/com/at-com.htm
The College of Medicine Department and Selected Student Group Homepage - http://southmed.usouthal.edu/com/depart.htm

New on the Homepage

There is a new page for the University of South Alabama Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center at http://southmed.usouthal.edu/com/sickle/ and a College of Medicine Research Homepage at http://southmed.usouthal.edu/com/research/.

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE HISTORICAL ROOM UPDATE

New tables and chairs have been ordered for the College of Medicine Historical Room. Delivery is expected in late January. Plans call for the room to house an historical collection of medical books and medical artifacts. The room is available for meetings, receptions, etc. For further information and reservations, contact Tom Williams, Director, 460-6885.

NEW CD-ROMS IN MULTIMEDIA LAB

Three new programs have been added to the Anatomy collection, utilizing the "visible human male data" commissioned by NIH and executed by Victor Spitzer and David Whitlock. One title, The Complete Visible Human Male, is a controller CD-ROM working with a laser disc containing the data and a set of CD-ROMS with high resolution graphics of the individual "plates" in the set. Dr. Spitzer and Dr. Whitlock worked on this rendition of the database, which allows one to obtain useful information from the thousands of unlabeled files that can be downloaded from NIH. Another is Virtual Human which allows one to use powerful three dimensional techniques to visualize all aspects of human anatomy from any angle using the Visible Human database. A third program, Interactive Atlas of Clinical Anatomy is a correlation of Dr. Frank Netter's medical illustrations of anatomy with the Visible Human database as well as clinical radiology. Each of these programs offers additional features.

"Interactive Electrocardiography," based on the popular book "Basic Electrocardiography" by Stephen Scheidt, M.D., utilizes Dr. Frank Netter's medical illustrations along with Dr. Scheidt's input and insight to teach the basics of electrocardiography. Four separate training sections cover basic theory and analysis, diagnosis of cardiac rhythms, chamber enlargement, intraventricular conduction defects and myocardial infarction and ischemia.
"Clinical Pharmacology" presents a wealth of reference information on every drug available in the U.S. in an easy-to-use format suitable for teaching. Also included are investigational drugs, i.v. admixtures and nutritional products. All aspects of drug information from adverse reactions to cost are covered. Updates will become available quarterly.

"Essentials of Immunology" presents the basics of host defense mechanisms in a unique manner. The latest advances in immunology are presented in the context of a clinical case, allowing one to access the depth of information one needs. A list of all known immune deficiencies is provided with their clinical presentation, genetic defect (if known), and current therapy. Physiological processes are shown as a continuous process allowing for quick comprehension.

DATABASES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY HOMEPAGE

Other than the OVID databases (AIDSLINE, BioethicsLine, CancerLit, CINAHL, HealthSTAR, and MEDLINE) available from the Library's homepage (http://usaovid.usouthal.edu), there are other databases of interest available through the University Library's homepage (http://library.southalabama.edu/). INFOTRAC includes the Health Reference Center. Use this database to find articles on fitness, pregnancy, medicine, nutrition, diseases, public health, occupational health and safety, alcohol and drug abuse, HMOs, prescription drugs, etc. LEXIS-NEXIS Academic Universe provides access to a wide range of news, business, legal, and reference information. EBSCOhost includes information from a wide range of academic areas including business, social sciences, humanities, general academic, general science, education. The "Electronic Indexes" button provides access to an alphabetic list of web based indexes that include the following: Books in Print, Dissertation Abstracts, FedStats, General Business File ASAP, GPO Access, PsycINFO, Statistical Abstract of the United States, Thomas: Legislative Information on the Internet, and US Patent and Trademark Office Patent databases.

REQUEST INTERLIBRARY LOANS AND LITERATURE SEARCHES FROM BIOMEDICAL LIBRARY HOMEPAGE

Several forms have recently been added to the Library's Homepage (http://southmed.usouthal.edu/library) to facilitate requesting information. Click on "Library Forms" for the list of forms, then click on the name of the appropriate form for your need. Fill in the blanks and click the "Send Request" button. The following forms are on the web:

INTERLIBRARY LOAN FORMS - for use by Faculty and Staff of the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health, College of Medicine Students, Nursing and Allied Health Students, and SOUTHmed Network Members requesting items that are needed from another library.

MATERIALS REQUEST FORM - To request that the library order an item for the collection - for use by College of Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health Faculty, Staff, and Students.

SEARCH REQUEST for use by College of Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health Faculty, Staff, and Students or SOUTHMED members to request that librarians provide a computer search on a specific topic. If any problems are encounted while using a form, please contact the Reference desk at 460-7044 or medlib@jaguar1.usouthal.edu.

HEALTH RESOURCES FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIANS

Last quarter, the Biomedical Library completed work on a sub-contract from the Southeastern/Atlantic Region/National Network of Libraries of Medicine, providing Internet classes for public librarians. The classes focused on consumer health web sites and searching the MEDLINE database via Internet Grateful Med and PubMed. Forty-three librarians from south Alabama and northwest Florida attended. Instructors were Jie Li, Sally Murray and Judy Burnham. Judy Burnham is the principal investigator for the subcontract.

PUBMED TRAINING SCHEDULED

Lisa Boyd, representative from the Southeastern Atlantic Region/National Network of Libraries of Medicine, will be in Mobile on Jan 28, 1999 for a training session on PubMed. While essentially geared for librarians, other health care personnel are also invited. Registration will be first come/first registered. To register, call 460-7044 or send a message to medlib@jaguar1.usouthal.edu.

SUGGESTIONS SOUGHT

The Biomedical Library is in the process of preparing a book order and suggestions are requested. If you have a book title you would like to have added to the collection, use the appropriate form on the homepage or contact Judy Burnham, 460-6888, jburnham@jaguar1.usouthal.edu.

BIOMEDICAL LIBRARY FACULTY AND STAFF NEWS

From October 25 - 28, Jie Li attended the International Conference on New Mission of Academic Libraries in the 21st Century in Beijing, China, where she presented a paper. Librarians from 18 countries attended this meeting. Six conference themes were discussed at the meeting: Mission and Purpose of Academic Libraries in the 21st Century, Library Management and Organizational Structure of the Digital Library, Services and Resource Sharing in the Networked Environment, Management of Electronic Information, Libraries and Distance Learning, and Professional Development and Continuing Education. During the meeting, conference attendants also visited the National Library China and the Tsinghua University Library. Jie Li's paper "Distance education in health sciences and libraries services" has been published in the conference proceedings.

Gentry Holbert has joined the library faculty as Information Services/Education Coordinator at the Biomedical Library. She will be responsible for teaching and coordinating classes on online and computer resources as well as providing assistance in the Reference Department. She comes to Mobile from Washington, D.C. where she was the Manager of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Information Center. Prior to that, she held positions as Electronic Services Librarian at USA's University Library and Head of Reference Services at Southeastern Louisiana University.

Kathy Corner has joined the Circulation Department, at the campus site, as a Library Technical Assistant 1. She formerly worked at the University Library.

Lynda Touart, graphic artist in Media Production Services, received Honorable Mention in the Graphics in the Watercolor and Graphic Art Society exhibit, now showing at the downtown gallery of the Mobile Museum of Art.

The Biomedical Library held its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive in November to benefit the Bay Area Food Bank. A barrel was placed in the lobby of the campus site and 132 pounds of food was donated.

The Biomedical Library, Media Production Services, and the Department of Pathology participated in the Lee National Denim Day on October 9. The Lee Company encourages companies across America to allow their employees to wear jeans in exchange for a $5 donation to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. This is the largest private funder of research and education dedicated to breast cancer. A display of posters, pamphlets, mammogram x-rays, and a prosthetic breast exam model was set-up at both sites of the library. The campus site of the Biomedical Library and Media Production Services raised $165.00 and the Medical Center Site along with the Department of Pathology raised $185.65. Participating employees were given pink ribbon pins to wear in support of this worthwhile cause. To see pictures of the event go to: http://www.denimday.com/

INTERNET WORKSHOP FOR PHYSICIANS

A hands-on Internet Workshop for Physicians will be held by the Biomedical Library on February 23, 1999, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. The objectives of the course are:

• e-mail and discussion groups
• navigating the Internet using browsers
• using search engines to locate information on the Internet
• using bookmarks
• major medical sites on the Internet
• evaluation of webpages

DONATIONS

The following individuals have donated materials to the Biomedical Library in the last few months. These materials have helped to expand the collection and have replaced some missing journal issues.

Biomedical Library Classes - Spring 1999

The following classes, scheduled for January through March 1999, are open to University faculty, staff, and students and SOUTHMED members for searching MEDLINE, CINAHL, the Core Biomedical Collection, and Stat-Ref. Friday classes focus on using CINAHL for nursing information, but may change to MEDLINE according to demand. Note: No classes will be held Feb. 16. Reservations required at 460-7044, or 471-7855 or medlib@jaguar1.usouthal.edu.

OVID MEDLINE, CINAHL, CORE BIOMEDICAL COLLECTION, and Stat-Ref:
 

This class is designed to give basic knowledge for using the Internet in medical research. Classes may be geared to using e-mail or the World Wide Web as tools at the request of students. E-mail classes demonstrate the use of Pine mailer commands, netiquette, and discussion groups. World Wide Web classes include surfing and searching using a networked browser. This session will cover using various search engines such as Yahoo, Webcrawler, Lycos and InfoSeek to find medical resources on the Internet.
 

Service	COM Faculty, Staff, Students, Housestaff	All other USA	SOUTHmed Network Members	All Others
Verification	$2.00/citation	$2.00/citation	$2.00/citation	$3.00/citation
Fax Sending (receiving not available)	.50 page to 334 numbers ($2.00 minimum); $1.00 page to other numbers ($3.00 minimum)	.50 page to 334 numbers ($2.00 minimum); $1.00 page to other numbers ($3.00 minimum)	.50 page to 334 numbers ($2.00 minimum); $1.00 page to other numbers ($3.00 minimum)	$1.00 page to 334 numbers ($4.00 minimum); $2.00 page to other numbers ($6.00 minimum)
Photocopy USA Biomedical Library Articles*	NC  (patrons on site - $3.00) +Fax $2.00	$3.00 +Fax $2.00	$5.00 +Fax $2.00  NC for hospital members	$10.00 Pickup/mail +Fax $5.00
Borrower's Card	Free first time, $5.00 replace	Free first time, $5.00 replace	Free first time, $5.00 replace	Not Available
Interlibrary Loan (includes UL items) (items at Bindery will be free)	No Charge $2.00 Fax $5.00 Rush	N/C Fac,Staff, Grad Student; UG at cost +$2.00 Fax +$5.00 Rush	$10.00 +applicable royalty fees +$2.00 Fax +$5.00 Rush	Not Available
Novell Access	NC	NC	NC	$5.00/hour
OVID Databases- End User Searching	No Charge	CON & CAHP students $7.50/quarter, faculty NC; All others $4.00/half hour (annual rates available, call for information)	Call 460-6888 for information	$8.00/half hour
Mediated Online Searches- MEDLINE,CINAHL	$10.00 Current 5 Years +$5.00 for Backfiles	$10.00 Current 5 Years +$5.00 for Backfiles	$10.00 Current 5 Years + $5.00 for Backfiles NC for hospital members	$35.00 Current  5 Years + $10.00 for Backfiles
Mediated Online Searches - Other Databases	$5.00/database  + cost incurred;  $10.00 minimum	$5.00/database  + cost incurred;  $10.00 minimum	$5.00/database  + cost incurred;  $10.00 minimum	$35.00/search  + cost incurred
Consultations	Call 460-7044 for information	Call 460-7044  for information	1 Free per year;  $150.00 per day; $100 per half-day	$350+expenses/day $200 + expenses/half day
Copicard	$.10 per copy +$.55 per card	$.10 per copy +$.55 per card	$.10 per copy +$.55 per card	$.10 per copy Card Not Available

* Eligible patrons not charged for inhouse

BIOFEEDBACK, New Series, Issue #42, Winter 1999
The Biomedical Library Biofeedback, a publication of the University of South Alabama Biomedical Library, is published at irregular intervals. Editor: Judy Burnham. Contributors to this issue were Judy Burnham, Geneva Bush, Gentry Holbert, Jie Li, Sally Murray, Anne Romano and Diane Williams. Comments should be addressed to Judy Burnham, Biomedical Library, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688-0002.

To make comments, suggestions, or get more information, send email to medlib@jaguar1.usouthal.edu or call (334)-414-8210.

University of South Alabama Biomedical Library

Revised: January 20, 1999 (revised Jan. 8, 2001)