News about the Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library
On Thursday, October 24th the Emory Libraries will host an ORCID iD sign-up event aimed at encouraging graduate students, post-docs, and fellows to create a persistent author ID. An ORCID iD helps authors and researchers claim and track their work across their career and future institutional affiliations. Many journal publishers and funding agencies now require Read More …
The previous Lasergene server and IP address needed to be suddenly retired. But a new virtual server is up and running! The easiest way to switch to the new server is to go to software express: http://it.emory.edu/software/ and download version 16 of Lasergene. Instead of entering the IP address please enter the hostname: whlaserwebprod1.cc.emory.edu. If Read More …
The University Libraries now offers a Chrome extension which streamlines access to full-text PDFs in journals licensed by the libraries. Currently, the extension works on PubMed and a number of direct publishers’ websites. Go to the Chrome Store and search for and install the libkey nomad (as seen below) by clicking on “Add to Chrome.” Read More …
The WHSC Library is constantly updating its eBook collections which can be found by searching the University Libraries catalog discoverE. See below for a few of the most recent eBooks now available. Good Enough: The Tolerance for Mediocrity in Nature and Society Teaching with Technology in Nursing and the Health Profession: Strategies for Engagement, Quality, Read More …
BrowZine, available in a desktop version and as an app for iOS and Android devices, allows users to access Emory’s online journal subscriptions in a quick and efficient way. My Bookshelf Create your own “library” of online journals by using the My Bookshelf feature. Up to 64 journals can be placed in My Bookshelf. Read More …
As you begin your studies at Emory, the Woodruff Health Sciences Center (WHSC) Library is here to help you along the way. We have… Spaces for you to work alone or in groups Upper level is the quiet space furnished with carrels and tables Check out a key for one of our group study rooms Read More …
On August 21, DynaMed will update to its next generation version which combines high quality evidence-based information with a user-friendly interface. The new version of DynaMed uses modern web technologies to provide a more familiar and intuitive search environment. In addition, DynaMed is now organized to highlight evidence synopses and key takeaways while still providing links Read More …
In response to student and faculty feedback, the WHSC Library will extend its operating hours beginning in the Fall Semester. The Library will open earlier on Saturdays and Sundays and stay open later on Friday nights. Fall Standard Schedule: Sunday: 9:00 am – Midnight Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – Midnight Friday: 7:30 am – Read More …
Please note that the Eagle Row Pedestrian Bridge, crossing the railroad tracks and connecting the Biomedical Campus with main Clifton campus, will be closed for top coat installation August 10th and 11th, 2019. The map below shows the alternate walking route using Eagle Row, Clifton Road, and Michael Street. Destinations requiring an alternate walking path Read More …
The NIH, CDC, and AHRQ recently announced that beginning in FY2020, ORCID iDs (Open Researcher and Contributor Identifiers) will be required for individuals supported by agency research training, fellowship, research education, and career development awards (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-19-109.html). An ORCID iD is a unique digital identifier for an individual that can be used to associate a person Read More …