New! Cancer Resources LibGuide

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Explore our new Cancer Resources for Patients & Families LibGuide.  This LibGuide was designed to point users to quality information resources, whether they are a cancer patient or a family member of someone with cancer.  It is also useful for healthcare practitioners needing to direct their patients to reputable cancer resources.  It covers the following areas:

  • Types of Cancer - Find information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for different types of cancer
  • Drugs & Treatments – Resources for drug and treatment information, including side effects
  • Supportive Care/Symptom Management – Links you to resources and information for life during and after cancer, including treatment side effects, as well as rehabilitation.  Key web resources for end-of-life information are also included. 
  • Research – Need to find the latest research? Interested in clinical trials? Look here.
  • Multimedia – Images, videos and educational tutorials
  • Social Media – Links to Facebook pages, Twitter feeds, and blogs from the social media cancer community
  • News – Up to the minute news feed on cancer.  Lists key news sources both local and national.

As always, if you need assistance finding information, don’t hesitate to Ask a Librarian.

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Mulford Book Drop Moving

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Looking for the book drop? By the time you read this post, it may have been moved to the first floor of the Mulford annex, closer to the student lounge.

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Celebrate National Library Week at UT Libraries

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Join the University of Toledo Libraries in celebrating National Library Week next week, April 15-21.  We will be hosting two receptions to unveil our new READ posters, featuring some familiar faces from the UT community with their favorite books.  The receptions will also give you a chance to hear about some of the newest initiatives from the libraries, and we will be giving away a $100 gift card to the UT Bookstore to help you buy next semester’s textbooks (Separate drawings at each library; must be present to win).  Refreshments will be provided at both receptions.

  • Carlson Library, Monday April 15 at 2:30 p.m.
  • Mulford Library, Tuesday April 16 at 1:00 p.m.

On Wednesday, April 17th, the UT Libraries will have a used book sale in the Carlson Library concourse.  Stop by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to look for some great deals!

National Library Week

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FNP Practice Exam in ExamMaster

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Studying for the Family Nurse Practitioner board certification exam?

Look no further than ExamMaster, an online exam preparation resource that lets you brush up on content and take practice exams.  Nursing content in ExamMaster (which also includes the NCLEX-RN practice exam) can be accessed on and off-campus via this link.

If you need assistance, or have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask a librarian.

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Nature Series on the Future of Scientific Publishing

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The March 28, 2013 science journal Nature has published a special issue containing a series of articles that explore changes occurring in the realm of scientific publishing. The articles address such topics as attitudes toward open access publishing, journal identity theft, creative commons licensing, new technologies that supercede the journal and article, and ways in which libraries are becoming co-contributors with researchers in the creation of new knowledge. For UT affiliates Nature may be accessed through the UT library catalog.

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Improvements are continuing at the Mulford Library…

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In response to student requests for additional silent study, we’re increasing the number of study carrels and other seating in the sixth floor study loft (sixth floor south). What that means for this week (March 4-8) is:

  • There may be some brief drilling before 3 pm each day. (To minimize disruption, most of the drilling will be done before the library opens at 7:30 am.)
  • Electricity to the small study carrels along the long walls of the fifth floor will be shut off, and the carrels moved to the sixth floor (where they will also have electrical outlets). We don’t have a specific date for the move; however, it is expected to be this week.
  • Study tables will be added to the southwest side of the sixth floor study loft to provide additional seating.
  • Additional study tables with electrical outlets will be added to the fifth floor in the next few weeks.

Thanks to the College of Medicine and Life Sciences for their support of these improvements!

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Catalog and Database Lists Improved!

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(Original post by Wade Lee)

We’re rolling out improvements to the look and functionality of two important library resources this week!

Click to see a larger screenshot with explanations.

The library catalog will get a new look… now your search will bring up the most relevant materials to the top of your search, and you’ll be able to further refine your search by location, format, date, etc. using the menus at the left.  Also new is one step searching for articles, right from the catalog search results.  This brings almost all of our materials– books, articles, DVDs, and much more–into a single easy search.  Check it out today!  The old version of the library catalog is still available for searching, too.

The other major improvement is to our list of research databases and other electronic resources.  Our new page features an alphabetical menu across the top and an expanded menu of subject categories.  All databases are listed, including those that we get through OhioLINK and those that we purchase just for University of Toledo users.  Signing in from off campus is easy–just use your name and Rocket ID number, including the ‘R’ at the beginning.

If you have any comments on these changes, please let us know either here in the blog or at MulfordReference@utoledo.edu.  

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Extended Spring Hours for Mulford Library

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Beginning Friday, March 1st, the Mulford Library Spring semester hours of operation will be extended from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. through the end of May. For the full schedule visit http://www.utoledo.edu/library/mulford/hours.html.

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New iPad App: Solve the Outbreak

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Detectives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) attempt to halt the spread of disease by discovering its underlying causes. A new, free iPad app from the CDC, Solve the Outbreak, allows you to play the role of an Epidemic Intelligence Service agent, discover clues about outbreaks, and use the information to decide a course of action. The app is fun, educational, and perfect for teens, young adults, and public health aficionados.

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Back on Regular Academic Year Hours

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Happy New Year!  We resumed regular academic year hours today, January 2:

Monday-Thursday:  7:30 am – midnight
Friday:  7:30 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday:  9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday:  9:00 am – midnight

Just a reminder, for the Martin Luther King holiday (Monday, January 21), we will be open our regular Monday hours.

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