This issue of IMPACT highlights events and resources to support your successful start to the new year: save the dates for exciting new workshops and programs, reach out to your liaison librarian, enjoy the improved Ebsco interface, and get to know our newest acquisition, Covidence!
Save the Dates: Rashes to Research: Exhibit and Program
On February 5, the Health Sciences Libraries will host a guest lecture by Patricia Whitley-Williams, MD, Senior Associate Dean for Inclusion and Diversity, Professor of Pediatrics, and Chief, Division of Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in conjunction with the National Library of Medicine exhibit Rashes to Research: Scientists and Parents Confront the 1964 Rubella Epidemic. Please register for Dr. Whitley-Williams’ virtual presentation on February 5 from 1:00-2:00pm. A calendar invitation with the zoom link and information will be emailed to you.
The traveling exhibit will be on display at Smith Library on February 3 and at RWJ Library late February.
Introducing Covidence
We’re excited to announce the launch of Covidence a tool for creating and collaborating on systematic reviews. Covidence supports efficient project management allowing team members to easily collaborate throughout the review process including abstract/title screening, full-text screening, data extraction, and quality assessment. We will host workshops later this semester to help you learn more about this resource. Contact our Systematic Review Service team for more information.
Love Data Week
Love Data week is February 10-14, a week is dedicated to celebrating data and raising awareness about data science and management. Want to learn more? Register for our workshop: February 13 @ 1:00-2:00pm: How to use DMPTool for NIH and NSF data management plans.
Check our events calendar to find data workshops throughout the year.
Health Sciences Librarians are Here for You
The librarians at George F. Smith Library and Robert Wood Johnson Library are available both virtually and in-person to meet with you! We can consult with you and your team to provide assistance with library services and resources. Each of our librarians serves as a liaison to a Rutgers Health school. Use our appointment scheduling tool to find a time to meet with us or use our contact information below:
Find your librarian:
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences - Piscataway
On January 7, EBSCO updated its user interface for all of its databases including Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, Medline, as well as its e-books platform. The modernized interface provides expanded accessibility features, a responsive design for desktop and mobile devices, and additional citation formats. To learn more about the new interface please consult EBSCO’s FAQ or contact a librarian for assistance.
Martin Luther King Day Celebration
Rutgers University Libraries closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in celebration of Martin Luther King Day. For all information about library hours, please consult the Rutgers University Libraries master schedule.
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