The library now has access to 4 new eBook titles via Thieme Electronic Library
W. Platzer: Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, Vol. 1, Locomotor System. 2009, 6th edition
H. Fritsch/ W.Kuehnel: Color Atlas of Human Anatomy, Vol. 2, Internal Organs. 2008, 5th edition
Bhandari / Joensson: Getting Your Research Paper Published. 2010
Bhandari / Joensson: Clinical Research for Surgeons. 2008
Learn how to find information for your projects at the library’s introductory database sessions on the following subjects:
Business and related subjects using EBSCO Business Source Complete
Ebsco provides access to a wealth of business information including company and country reports and full-text journal articles. This session is for business and non-business students who need to find business information for their projects.
All subjects using CSA (Cambridge Scientific Abstracts)
CSA (Cambridge Scientific Abstracts) covers major areas of research, including environmental sciences, materials science, biological sciences, engineering and computer science.
All subjects using Web of Science
This multidisciplinary database covers a wide range of subjects including science, engineering, humanities, medicine and social sciences. It also includes cited references for all articles.
All subjects using Google Scholar
Google Scholar is a service which uses the Google search engine, but searches only scholarly resources. This session will cover search tips, what Google Scholar can do for you, and the advantages and disadvantages of using Google Scholar
Chemical information using Scifinder Scholar
SciFinder Scholar is a key chemistry resource and also covers biochemistry, biology, pharmacology, medicine, and related disciplines.
Medicine and related subjects using PubMed
This is the most comprehensive source for biomedical articles. This session is for students who need to find information in medicine and related subjects.
Engineering using Resources for engineering students
This workshop will introduce students to the Library’s resources suitable for finding Engineering information more efficiently and effectively. Key databases, e-books and other sources of information will be covered and will include a practical hands-on session
Intelligent use of the Internet – learn which sources on the Internet to trust
We all use the internet but we don’t always know how reliable it is. This session will show you how to decide whether the information you find on the internet is valuable research or just plain rubbish!
Cross-search multiple databases using Metalib, the library’s portal
This information portal provides access to databases and electronic journals subscribed to by the Library. Many of the resources can be cross-searched, where a single search is carried out on more than one database.
Presentation Skills – get general advice and tips on preparing a presentation, including how to plan a presentation, and what to do when you are a presenter.
RefWorks – learn how to store your references and create a reference list
Reading & Note Taking – learn techniques for improving your reading and note taking skills
Academic Writing – learn techniques for improving your academic writing skills. You will learn how to understand essay questions, look at different academic writing formats and gain some tips to help in those all important exams.
Current awareness in your subject – This hands-on workshop will show you a number of methods (such as using a Google Reader account) to enable you to keep up to date with new developments in your subject field, including research findings and news items.
Timetable
| Session | Time and date |
| Academic Writing | Thurs 10 Feb 12.00 |
| CSA | Tues 25 Jan 12.00 |
| Current awareness in your subject | Mon 21 Feb 12.00 |
| Ebsco | Tue 1 Feb 12.00 |
| Google Scholar | Thurs 3 March 12.00 |
| Intelligent Use of the Internet | Thurs 17 Feb 12.00 |
| MetaLib | Tues 8 Feb 12.00 |
| Presentation Skills | Thursday 24 Feb 12.00 |
| PubMed | Tues 15 Feb 12.00 |
| Reading and Note Taking | Thurs 3 Feb 2011 12.00 |
| RefWorks | Thurs 27 Jan 12.00 |
| Resources for Engineering | Tues 22 Feb 12.00 |
| SciFinder Scholar | Mon 7 Feb 12.00 |
| Web of Science | Tuesday 1 March 12.00 |
All sessions are in Training room 1 on Level 1 of the Central Library unless otherwise stated
To book
Please see http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/library/subjectsandsupport/workshops to register for any of these sessions.
See here for details of the new opening hours at the medical campus libraries. Charing Cross and St Mary’s campus libraries are now both open on Saturday mornings.
All Imperial libraries will be closed on Thursday, 23 September for staff training.
For those needing to print or copy in colour, we now have a colour printer. Also note that the machines have been moved to the back alcove on the right hand side of the library.
If you are leaving Imperial but wish to continue to use RefWorks, you may be able to register for a RefWorks alumni account. If you are interested email medlib@imperial.ac.uk for more information and the necessary code.
The book moves have now been completed at the Central Library.
The entire book collection is now available as below:
0 – 532 – Level 2
533 – 599 – Level 4
600 – 999 – Level 5
Most of the medicine collection is now found on Level 5, but check the catalogue for exact shelfmarks.
The print journals collection is currently unavailable, while various collections are integrated and will hopefully be available on around the 13 September.
For further details, see the Single Sequence Project page of the library website.
We now have access to Nature online back to the beginning, thanks to the purchase of the Nature archive.
The first issue is dated November 1869 and contains two articles by T.H.Huxley. The archive gives a fascinating insight into the history of scientific discovery and of the journal itself.
See this library webpage for further info on the Nature Archive.
As part of the library’s single sequence project, work on relocating books to and from Level 4 (where most of the Central Library’s medicine titles are located) will begin on Wednesday, 4th August. Level 4 will be closed until Monday 16th August and all books with classmark 533 -599 will be unavailable during this time. Please contact medlib@imperial.ac.uk or check the project’s webpage if you have any questions.
The new version of OvidSP, which hosts Medline, Embase and PsycINFO, launches on Monday 2 August. See the OvidSP Resource Centre for a demonstration. Contact medlib@imperial.ac.uk if you have any questions about the new OvidSP.
