Navigating the Alumni Medical Library Resources: A Comprehensive Guide
The Boston University Alumni Medical Library serves as a vital resource for the educational, clinical, and research endeavors of the Boston University community. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the library's resources and services available to alumni, students, faculty, and staff, particularly those affiliated with the Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Public Health.
Accessing Library Resources
Eligibility and Access Points
The Boston University Alumni Medical Library extends its resources to current Boston University students, faculty, and staff in the Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Public Health. Recognizing the continued need for information access post-graduation, the Library offers various avenues for alumni to utilize its collections and resources.
Electronic Resources
Alumni have access to a range of electronic resources, including free/Open Access e-Resources and a selected list of subscribed/paid e-Resources. It is important to note that access to other licensed resources is generally restricted to on-site use via the New York Weill Cornell Medical Center network.
On-site Access
Alumni can visit the Library in person to access both print and electronic resources. This allows for a broader range of materials to be consulted, including those not available remotely. Printer/copiers are available for convenience.
TexShare Card Program
Alumni residing in Texas can leverage the TexShare Library Card Program, a reciprocal borrowing initiative coordinated by the Texas State Library. By obtaining a TexShare card from a participating Texas public or university library where they have privileges, alumni can expand their access to resources.
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Library Services
Reference Assistance
Reference librarians are available to assist with questions regarding searches, library resources, and other topics. These librarians can be consulted in person or virtually between 9 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday.
Interlibrary Loan
The interlibrary loan service is available to students, faculty, and staff of the BU Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine, Public Health, and the BU Medical Campus. This service allows users to request journal articles and book chapters from other libraries. Requests typically take 1-4 business days to fulfill (Monday-Friday).
Workshops and Consultations
The Library offers workshops and consultations to enhance users' research skills and knowledge of library resources. These sessions can cover a variety of topics, such as effective search strategies and database navigation.
Exploring the Library and Archives
The Alumni Medical Library extends beyond traditional resources, providing access to archives and historical collections.
Additional Resources
WebMD Mobile
WebMD's mobile website offers free access to daily healthcare news, clinical cases, treatment review articles, opinions in medicine, CE/CME courses, and drug information. This resource is designed for easy browsing of slide shows, articles, and answers to health and wellness questions.
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NIH Clinical Alerts and Advisories
The library provides access to NIH Clinical Alerts and Advisories, ensuring users stay informed about critical updates in clinical research and practice.
Proquest Databases
The Alumni Medical Library provides access to a collection of more than 30 Proquest subject-specific databases covering Business, Health and Medical, Social Sciences, Education, Science and Technology, and Humanities.
Students can view a massive amount of peer-reviewed research across multiple disciplines. Includes a Thesaurus feature that assists in using the database’s controlled vocabulary, as well as read-aloud feature.
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