Librarians' Blog for Medicine, Dentistry and Health

Tuesday, 29 September 2015

New items available in the library!

If you would like to recommend a book for the library to purchase, then please fill in the book recommendation form.

Kanski, J.J. - Clinical opthalmology: a systematic approach - [ebook] - 7th ed. ISBN: 9780702045110.
Print copies also available

Levin, L.A. - Adler's physiology of the eye - [ebook] - 11th ed. ISBN: 9780323081160
Print copies also available

Todd, I. - Lecture notes: immunology - [ebook] - 7th ed. ISBN 9781118451663
Print copies also available

Barber, P. - Medicine management for nurses: case book - [ebook] - ISBN 9780335245758

Print copies also available

Lynn, J.S. - The new prescriber: an integrated approach to medical and non-medical prescribing - [ebook] - ISBN 9781118278321
Print copies also available

Wray, S.H - Eye movement disorders in clinical practice - [ebook] - ISBN 9780199921812
Print copies also available

Bennett, P. - Psychology and health promotion - [ebook] - ISBN 9780335230709

Print copies also available

Cheasman, C. - Stammering therapy from the inside: new perspectives on working with young people and adults - ISBN 9781907826078

Yarger-Dror, M. - African American English speakers and their participation in local sound changes - ISBN 9780822367413

Monday, 21 September 2015

Welcome new students!

...and welcome back to all our current students too.

We'll be seeing lots of you for various lectures and workshops over the next few weeks but in the meantime here's a quick reminder of our key services.

You can find all the information you need to get started from our online induction webpages;

http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/services/new

There are the library subject guides where you can find more specific resources and don't forget the Information Skills Resource where you can get further support with literature searching, referencing, critical thinking and more.

If you have any questions do get in touch; either with us or with the Library Helpdesk.

All the best for the next year.

Vic, Anthea and Cat

http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/liaison/med

Thursday, 30 July 2015

New - Science Photo Library

The Library has recently purchased a subscription to Science Photo Library.

Science Photo Library holds an extensive collection of images and video clips in the fields of science, technology and healthcare. Our subscription allows you to download high resolution images and clips for educational purposes, making this a great resource for both students and teachers.

Make sure you login first with the Library's account details for complete access. You can find our login details here .

Tuesday, 21 July 2015

Doing a Literature Review?

If you're embarking on a literature review for your dissertation this summer then take a look at 'Doing a literature review in health and social care : a practical guide' by Helen Aveyard.

Whether it's for a standard literature review, narrative review or indeed a systematic review this book offers good advice at each stage of the process.

View the ebook here .

There are print copies available in the Library too .

Also check out our online tutorial '7 Steps to Producing a Literature Review' for extra guidance and links to more resources.

Monday, 20 July 2015

Summer Vacation Opening Hours

Summer Vacation opening hours start today at the Health Sciences Libraries.

Sites will be opening the following from Monday 20 July until Sunday 20 September

Royal Hallamshire Hospital:
Monday - Thursday
Opening Hours: 9am - 7pm
Staffed Hours: 9am - 7pm
Friday
Opening Hours: 9am - 7pm
Staffed Hours: 10am - 7pm
Saturday
Opening Hours: 2pm - 6pm
Staffed Hours:Self-service only
Sunday
Closed

Exceptions
Monday 31st August: Closed

Northern General Hospital
Monday & Wednesday
Opening Hours: 9am - 7pm
Staffed Hours: 11am - 3pm
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday
Opening Hours: 9am - 5pm
Staffed Hours: 11am - 3pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed

Exceptions
Monday 31st August: Closed

Information Commons (from Monday 15 June - Sunday 20 September)
Monday - Friday
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Staffed Hours: 9am - 7pm
Saturday - Sunday
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Staffed Hours: 12pm (midday) - 6pm

Exceptions
Monday 31st August
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Staffed Hours: 9am - 5pm

Western Bank Library (from Monday 15 June - Sunday 20 September)
Monday - Thursday
Opening Hours: 9am - 7pm
Staffed Hours: 9am - 7pm
Friday
Opening Hours: 9am - 7pm
Staffed Hours: 10am - 7pm
Saturday
Opening Hours: 10am - 6pm
Staffed Hours: 12pm (midday) - 6pm
Sunday
Closed

Exceptions
Monday 31st August:
Opening Hours: 9am - 5pm
Staffed Hours: 9am - 5pm

For more information see the library webpages here.

Friday, 17 July 2015

QR codes for our ebooks

Did you know that the library has ebooks as well as print books? Look out for the QR codes on the shelves which link to some of our heaviest used titles!

There are also lots more electronic titles to discover on the Library Catalogue - StarPlus.

Look for the title you require, and if it has a 'View it' option, it means that it is available electronically. Our ebooks are available both on and off campus 24/7, log in to MUSE and go to the library catalogue via My Services to discover more!