The University of Iowa has partnered with KNODE Inc. to help connect researchers at Iowa and elsewhere and to provide direct links to scientific content. KNODE is a Cloud-based tool which provides a comprehensive view of a researcher’s expertise. Currently, KNODE is focused on researchers in the life sciences. Researcher profiles are automatically generated fromContinue reading “KNODE : new research collaboration tool available at UI”
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Exam Master added a new mode – Learning
Exam Master now includes a new learning mode. You can view the correct answer choice and question explanation immediately without generating a score report. 4 modes are available in Exam Master 1. Test Mode: Submit an answer choice for each question and click score to complete the session. If score report access is allowed, goContinue reading “Exam Master added a new mode – Learning”
Anatomy.tv now available online from Hardin Library
Hardin Library for the Health Sciences is excited to announce that Anatomy.tv is now available for our patrons! Anatomy.tv is an internet-based anatomy tool provided by Stat!Ref which includes a complete set of 3D human models. Anatomy.tv allows for manipulation and 360-degree rotation of virtual models, as well as filtering different layers of anatomical structure.Continue reading “Anatomy.tv now available online from Hardin Library”
Keep up with your favorite journals using BrowZine!
The UI Libraries now subscribes to BrowZine, an app that makes it easier to read your favorite journals on your iPad or Android tablet. Because BrowZine knows which journals the UI Libraries subscribe to, it’s easy to find your favorite journals by title or subject and even to create a personal bookshelf of your favoriteContinue reading “Keep up with your favorite journals using BrowZine!”
UpToDate Mobile App now available!
UpToDate is one of the leading evidence-based clinical practice tools available, and has long been provided for University of Iowa students, faculty, and clinicians. Written by a recognized faculty of experts who each address a specific clinical issue, the contents synthesize the latest evidence and best practices. Now, access to this resource has become evenContinue reading “UpToDate Mobile App now available!”
Print DSM-5 Available at Hardin Library
A print copy of the DSM-5 is now available in the Hardin Permanent Reserve collection, under call number RC 455.2 .C4 D54 2013. It may be checked out for two hours at a time. We have had several questions about whether we will be adding the electronic version of the DSM-5. The quick answer isContinue reading “Print DSM-5 Available at Hardin Library”
Measuring Scholarly Impact: Altmetrics and Altmetric for Scopus
Traditional scholarly metrics like Journal Impact Factors do not take into account scholars’ impact in today’s social media world. This is where altmetrics come in (visit altmetrics: a manifesto for more information). There are a growing number of altmetrics applications out there. One example is the Altmetric for Scopus. Scopus is a multidisciplinary database with substantialContinue reading “Measuring Scholarly Impact: Altmetrics and Altmetric for Scopus”
Scopus mobile app: Scopus Alert for iPhone
The Scopus Alert for iPhone app allows you to 1) do keyword search, 2) email, bookmark, and tweet an article, and 3) receive email alerts when articles get cited. Keep in mind that you can only view abstracts, and full-text links are NOT available. A workaround is to email an article to oneself and access the fulltextContinue reading “Scopus mobile app: Scopus Alert for iPhone”
Problems with Logging into NCBI and Proxy
It has come to our attention that some people are unable to access their NCBI accounts from off-campus. Occasionally, access from on-campus is also not working. With this problem, attempts to log into NCBI accounts result in the page failing to load completely. Sometimes, there is a notice at the bottom of the screen thatContinue reading “Problems with Logging into NCBI and Proxy”
Changes to Write-N-Cite and Refworks Webpage
If you are a RefWorks user, you may notice that when you log into your RefWorks account and select tools, you will see that a new version of WNC 4 was released Jan 4, 2013. There are new features and bug fixes in this version. However, this newest version does not work with Microsoft Office 2013. Office 2013 usersContinue reading “Changes to Write-N-Cite and Refworks Webpage”