We recently created an Instagram Reel that has over 22,000 views, 555 likes, and 406 shares.
And again, if you aren’t following us on Instagram, you should. 🙂
Taira Meadowcroft
Taira Meadowcroft is the Public Health and Community Engagement Librarian at the Health Sciences Library at the University of Missouri.
Overview of Recent University of Missouri Publications in Medicine and Related Fields: December 2023
Each month we provide an overview of University of Missouri School of Medicine faculty-authored articles in medicine and related fields as well as a featured article with the highest journal impact factor.
This month’s featured article, “Viral infections and pathogenesis of glaucoma: a comprehensive review” was co-authored by Dr. Aaron Webel, Dr. Sandra Johnson, Dr. Ayman Suleiman, Dr. Frederick Fraunfelder, and Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh of the Department of Ophthalmology. The article was published in Clinical Microbiology Reviews (impact factor of 36.8 in 2022).
See the list of publications in medicine and related fields we retrieved for this month: https://library.muhealth.org/facpubmonthlyresult/?Month=December&Year=2023
Marketing Highlight: Instagram Reels
If you don’t follow us on instagram, you should.
We just recently posted this funny instagram reel and it has over 2000 views:
Submit Your Favorite Book(s) of 2023
The marketing team wants to know what your favorite book(s) of 2023 were. We are hoping to create some fun content with it.
Submit your favorite books using this form: https://missouri.libwizard.com/f/Your_Favorite_Book_of_2023
Thanks!
Overview of Recent University of Missouri Publications in Medicine and Related Fields: November 2023
Each month we provide an overview of University of Missouri School of Medicine faculty-authored articles in medicine and related fields as well as a featured article with the highest journal impact factor.
This month’s featured article, “Potentiating glymphatic drainage minimizes post-traumatic cerebral oedema”, was co-authored by Dr. Michael J. Davis of the Department of Medical Pharmacology and Physiology . The article was published in Nature (impact factor of 64.8 in 2022).
Note that Dr. James Stevermer also had a publication in JAMA as a member of the USPSTF:
See the list of publications in medicine and related fields we retrieved for this month: https://library.muhealth.org/facpubmonthlyresult/?Month=November&Year=2023
Where Can You Study When the Health Sciences Library is Closed?
Mizzou has several libraries across campus that all MU students, staff, and faculty can access:
- Ellis Library
- Engineering Library
- Geological Sciences Library
- Journalism Library
- Mathematical Sciences Library
- Veterinary Medical Library
To make it easier to find these libraries, we created a map that includes walking times from the Health Sciences Library and the hours of each campus library.
Looking for quiet? Ellis Library has designated quiet spaces in rooms 201 and 202. Even MizzouRec has some serene study spaces, according to this Show Me Mizzou article! Looking for some background noise? Find a comfy chair in the Student Center or Memorial Union and let the hustle and bustle drown out your distractions. Need caffeine while you work? Grab some coffee and settle in at Vida Coffee (located on Hitt Street) or Starbucks in Memorial Union.
Also, check out the Ellis Library’s Sensory Map for a guide to quiet study spaces, uncrowded areas, and rooms with natural light.
Send a Friend (or Yourself!) a Finals Week Pet Gram
Feeling stressed? Need a pick me up or know someone else who needs a a dose of serotonin? Send yourself, a friend, a coworker, or whoever else a pet gram to make them smile.
You can choose to feature a dog, cat, or bird. Or choose to be surprised! All pets featured are owned by a Mizzou Libraries employee and they are excited to have their beloved pets to spread some joy.
Send one or many, there is no limit! We will take requests from November 29th-December 9th.
Request here:Â https://forms.gle/KahzbkveBJVsCdoe9
Have a question? Email mulibrariesprmc@missouri.edu
Countdown to Finals: Take a Break
You made it and we couldn’t be prouder. To help get you through the finals week finish line, we have some virtual study breaks for you to try.
Send a Pet Gram!-Â Feeling stressed? Need a pick me up or know someone else who needs a a dose of serotonin? Send yourself, a friend, a coworker, or whoever else a pet gram to make them smile.
Color our Collections– for the past few years, Special Collections participated in a week long, social media coloring fest. You can print out and color items from our special collections and archives. And to get you in the Mizzou spirit, there’s a homecoming edition featuring drawings, cartoons, and images from the Savitar, the yearbook of the University of Missouri, published from 1894 to 2004.
Library Ambiance– miss the sounds of the library while studying? One of our favorite things to do is pull up some videos on youtube that mimic the sounds of the library, coffee shops, or our house common room. We’ve curated a list of our favorites to share with you.
Finals Jam Playlist– need a playlist to help you study? We got you covered. This is a list of some of our favorite songs. If you have a suggestion let us know!
Virtual Puzzles– If puzzles are your thing, virtual puzzles can be a nice break from studying. You can even work on the Ellis Library Grand Reading Room.
Animal Cams at the St. Louis Zoo– Animal therapy is backed by science and instantly makes you feel better.
Teen Health and Wellness- While a promoted to teens, this Daniel Boone Regional Library resource is for everyone. It has a calm room which feature your choice of calming sounds, animal cams, and information on mindfulness and meditation. You do need a DBRL library card to access this resource, but if you are Mizzou student, you can get a library card.
If in-person activities are more for you, several of our libraries will have some stress relief activities:
- Ellis Library
- TBD
- Engineering Library
- TBD
- Health Sciences Library
- Sensory bins and fidget toys in the School of Medicine Atrium: Nov. 29th-30th 2-4pm
- Journalism Library
- TBD
- Vet Med Library
- TBD
Countdown to Finals: Writing Your Final Paper
It’s that time of the semester when you are most likely thinking about your final papers. We’ve got several guides to make the writing process easier.
Finding Sources
We suggest starting by looking at Databases by Subject  in your subject area. This is a quick way to find the best databases that fit your topic.
Citing Sources
Citation Styles & Tools: Citation Styles: The Basics – See tabs for APA, MLA, Chicago, and specialty citation formats. You can also learn more about how our databases help you cite the sources you find.
Paraphrasing vs Plagiarism
Curious about the difference between paraphrasing and plagiarizing? Check out our plagiarism tutorial and other resources here.
Writing Help
Did you know there’s a Writing Center site in Ellis Library in the Info Commons? You can sign up for a writing center appointment here.
As always, your Mizzou Librarians are available to help you through MU Connect and 24/7 chat.
No question is too big or small. We are here for you!
Countdown to Finals: Chat With the Librarians
Need research help? Working on your final paper or project? You can ask a librarian for help using our chat service– almost 24 hours a day.
During the day you can chat with Mizzou librarians and library staff. At night, we offer access to a chat reference service called ChatStaff. They will be able to answer most research questions, except for some that are Mizzou-specific.
To access the chat service and see what hours chat reference is available, visit libraryanswers.missouri.edu.