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RESEARCH
ASSISTANCE
Reference Services
Library Instruction & Workshops
Research Request
Alert Services
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| Reference
Services |
There are different types of reference services. Questions may
range from basic directional or procedural questions to in-depth
mediated searching. In the case of most reference transactions,
it is the goal of the library staff to inform and educate the
users on how to conduct their own searches.
Below is a list of reference services available to users:
- Directional
or procedural questions (photocopier, printer, policy,
etc.)
- Ready
reference- Single source searches with quick, factual
answers; location of known library items
- Instructional
reference- How to access or use library resources or
how to develop an effective search strategy
- Introduction
to new library technologies
- Mediated
searching- Searching that requires mediation from the
librarian and extends beyond 25 citations is considered a mediated
search service. Please meet with the librarian at least
two weeks in advance of your deadline to discuss the details
and determine the appropriateness of librarian participation.
The following searches
and services are not conducted by the medical library staff, although
users with such questions or needs will be referred appropriately.
- Genealogical
searches
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Trivia searches for contests or game shows
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Proofreading
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Typing or preparation of documents and presentations
For
more information, please see the library's Reference
Policy.
If you would like assistance, please
fill out the following online form to send your research request
to the librarian.
Research Request Form (UCSF-Fresno affiliates only)
You can expect a response within 1-2 business days.
Questions submitted during the weekend will be answered the next
business day.
Questions?
Please contact the UCSF Fresno Medical Librarian, Amy
Andres.
Phone:
559-499-6505
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| Library
Instruction & Workshops |
The Library at UCSF-Fresno
provides instructional services to promote both effective and
efficient research skills for its users. Library instruction aims
to assist researchers in developing a broad understanding of the
skills and concepts related to the identification, access, evaluation,
use, and acknowledgement of information resources [1].
Curriculum-Related
Instruction - Instruction can be designed for the specific
curricular needs of the medical education program. The instruction
may involve multiple concepts related to research, such as the
utilization of specific resources, advanced search techniques,
evaluation of information, plagiarism, and cititng sources. Curricular
instruction incorporates a hands-on module and can take place
at the UCSF-Fresno facility or outside.
Workshops
- The Library offers periodic workshops focusing on a specific
area of research. Workshop topics may include: PubMed Advanced
Searches, EBM Searches, AlertServices, and Interlibrary Loans@UCSF-Fresno.
For
further information, please call the library at 559-499-6505
"Information
Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education." American
Library Association. (2006). http://www.ala.org/acrl/ilcomstan.html
(Accessed
30 May, 2006).
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| Research
Request |
Please
fill out the following online form to send your research request
to the librarian.
Research Request Form (UCSF-Fresno affiliates only)
You can expect a response within 1-2 business days.
Questions submitted during the weekend will be answered the next
business day.
Questions?
Please contact the UCSF Fresno Medical Librarian, Amy
Andres.
Phone:
559-499-6505
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| Alert Services |
Alert Services--Keep up with the literature!
Use your inbox to automatically receive journal citations on a pre-selected topic or the table of contents of the most important journals in your area . You can pre-establish a search in a library database (by topic or author), that search will be executed each time the database is updated, and new results will automatically be forwarded to your inbox.
Why set up an Alert Service?
- Save time by creating an automated literature search
- Be notified of new research on a specific topic or by a specific author
- Be notified when an important article is cited
- Receive the Table of Contents of the important journals
Where do Email Alerts come from?
- Databases (subscription and free web)
- Publisher web sites
- Email Alerts may also be referred to as AutoAlerts, Current Awareness, SDI (Selective Dissemination of Information, or ToC Alerts (Table of Contents)
What will I receive if I sign up for an Alert Service?
Each database or publisher may offer different content. You will have the option to choose one of the following:
- citations
- citations + abstracts
- citations + abstracts + subject headings
- Table of Contents of the journal
- RSS feeds (Really Simple Syndication)
- alert when an article is cited
How do I set up my own Alert Services?
- Most of the library's databases will have links for Alerts or SDI. Follow the link and subsequent instructions.
- Visit the web page of a specific journal and look for a ToC or Alert link.
- Below are guidelines for setting up Alert Services from some of the more popular library databases:
Guidelines:
PubMed (My NCBI)
BioMail (another Alert option via PubMed@UCSF)
JournalToGo - JournalToGo is an easy way to keep current with the medical literature. Offers select medical journal abstracts deliverable to your PDA and/or accessible from your PC.
MDConsult - Follow the “M” to MD Consult; click on Personal Account: Tell Me More!
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