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How to Find Ebooks at Mizzou Libraries

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Mizzou Libraries has access to many ebooks and we have an easy way for you to search for them.

Go to library.missouri.edu and type out your topic or the name of the book (put the title in quotation marks for best results) you are looking for in the search box. Click the search button (see the image below for an example).

For books in health sciences, take a look at the Health Sciences Library ebook page.

For books in veterinary medicine, take a look at the Zalk Library ebook page.

For books in journalism and communication, take a look at the Journalism Library ebook page.

If you get stuck or have a question, our 24/6 chat is on the right hand side of the screen. We are here for you.

Scroll down through the search results until you see Filter by Format on the left hand side. Choose Ebook. If Ebook doesn’t show up as an option, choose Show More, then click Ebook. 

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Peer Navigator Corner: Libraries Infographic

By Kimberly Moeller   Posted in Ellis Library Resources and Services
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Written by: Alyssa Westhoff

 

The University of Missouri is a large campus with an overwhelming number of resources for students, but in my opinion a few of the most essential are the Libraries. In addition to Ellis, a couple examples include the Health Sciences Library, the Journalism Library, and the Engineering Library. Last semester, myself and two other Peer Navigators created an Infographic and video guide for incoming freshmen who may not realize that these buildings even exist, and to show more of what the Libraries have to offer!

The fourteen-minute video has different sections you can jump to explaining where each library is located on campus, Ellis specific information, how to use the libraries website, how to borrow equipment like phone chargers, and highlighting other services. It also answers the most common questions we receive as Peer Navigators such as “How do I print?” The infographic gives a quick summary of all of these different topics with video timestamps so you can easily access the certain topic you need without having to watch the entire guide.

An important update occurred over the summer that I wanted to clarify relating to printing software. One of the most common questions new students tend to ask is how to go about printing in the library. Ellis offers a “Quick Print Station” where students can log into a computer and print directly from there. The “Quick Print Station” is located on the first floor, right next to the left of the staircase leading down to the cafe and the west entrance. Another printing option that’s often more popular is to download the Print Anywhere software onto your personal laptop. In our video guide, we provide a step by step explanation of how to download this software. Over the summer, a change was made and now the website students need to search is “printsmart.missouri.edu” instead of “doit.missouri.edu,” which we reference in the video. Once you get to the Print Smart page all of the following steps remain the same as before.

Here is the link to our video guide for anyone who hasn’t had the chance to view it. Physical copies of our infographic can be found on the Peer Navigator desk, please feel free to stop by and grab one for yourself or to share, and ask us any other questions you may have in person!

 

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Looking to Publish a Case Report? Start Here

By Taira Meadowcroft   Posted in J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library Resources and Services
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Deciding where to publish a case report is difficult because it’s hard to track down which journals actually publish case reports. To make that a little easier, a list of journals that publish case reports was recently released.

This new journal list includes 1,028 journals covering 129 specialties.

Below are just a few that are medicine and health science related.  You can check out the whole list here to search by specialty. 

American Family Physician

American Journal of Emergency Medicine

BMJ Case Reports

The Health Sciences Library subscription to BMJ Case Reports includes a waiver of the individual membership fee of £273 normally required to publish cases. Submission instructions.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine

Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine

Critical Care Nurse

Frontiers in Public Health

Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare

Leukemia Research

Occupational Medicine

Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Women’s Health

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Taira Meadowcroft is the Public Health and Community Engagement Librarian at the Health Sciences Library at the University of Missouri.

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Special Spaces in Mizzou Libraries: Prayer Hall

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An interfaith meditation and prayer space is designated for use at the southeast corner of the first floor that offers a secluded space in Ellis library.

We’ve placed signage in the area that requests respect for those engaged in meditation or prayer. In less busy times, you might be able to reserve an open study room for a more private space.

The Division of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity maintains a list of spaces on campus that can be used for meditation and prayer.

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Overview of Recent University of Missouri Publications in Medicine and Related Fields:August 2024

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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, “Harnessing cellular therapeutics for type 1 diabetes mellitus: progress, challenges, and the road ahead “was co-authored by Dr. Haval Shirwan of the Department of Pediatrics. The article was published in Nature Reviews Endocrinology (impact factor of 31.0 in 2023).

Note that Dr. James Stevermer also had a publication in JAMA as a member of the USPSTF: “Screening and Supplementation for Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement”

See the list of publications in medicine and related fields we retrieved for this month: https://library.muhealth.org/facpubmonthlyresult/?Month=August&Year=2024

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New Book Highlight- Environmental Alteration Leads to Human Disease: a Planetary Health Approach

By Taira Meadowcroft   Posted in J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library Resources and Services
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New Ebook Highlight

We’ve recently added Environmental Alteration Leads to Human Disease: a Planetary Health Approach to our online collection.

This book aims to explore the impact of human alterations of Earth’s ecological systems on human health. Human activities are producing fundamental biophysical changes faster than ever before in the history of our species, which are accompanied by dangerous health effects.

Drawing on advanced ecological principles, the book demonstrates the importance of using systemic medicine to study the effects of ecological alterations on human health.

This book is a great resource for anyone beginning to work on their dissertation or grant proposal as well as those who are interested in brushing up on their writing skills.

You can access the book online.

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Taira Meadowcroft is the Public Health and Community Engagement Librarian at the Health Sciences Library at the University of Missouri.

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Peer Navigator Corner: Health Sciences Library

By Kimberly Moeller   Posted in J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library Resources and Services
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Peer Navigator Corner Health Sciences Library

Written by: Sophie Lanzone

You may be aware, but there are several other libraries at Mizzou besides Ellis Library, including the Health Science Library. As a Health Science major, I think it’s a wonderful thing that there is a specific library with a focus on my area, but I didn’t know it existed until after my first year of college.

The Health Sciences Library (HSL) opened in 1985 and was named after Dr. J. Otto Lottes, who was an orthopedic surgeon from St. Louis and an alumnus of Mizzou. This library is a resource available to all Mizzou students, faculty, and staff. However, the materials focus on supporting the School of Medicine, Sinclair School of Nursing, School of Health Professions, Health Management and Informatics, and MU Health Care.

The library offers many research tools such as books, articles, and databases, and offers research support through workshops. It is designed to help students find certain resources that pertain to medicine or healthcare. Similarly to Ellis, there are plenty of rooms to study, printers and scanners, computers, and electronic devices, in addition to document loan and delivery services. HSL also offers research tools such as self-paced EBM tutorials, mobile medical apps to help with studying, and specific resources for med and nursing students that Ellis does not.

Unfortunately, the Health Science Library is temporarily closed for renovation, but you can still get help and resources from it! Librarians and staff are working remotely, and there is a chat box you can use to talk with them. Libraries chat services are available 24/7, but Health Sciences Librarians can specifically be reached Monday-Friday from 9am to 4pm. You can also book a consultation with a librarian for resource help both online through Zoom and in-person. If you need any books from HSL, they will be sent to 24/7 pickup lockers either across the courtyard in the Medical Sciences Building or in Ellis Library.

More information about the Health Sciences Library can be found on their webpage, including links to different services as well as directions and maps to navigate around the library. You can also find pictures of progress of the renovations, and hopefully it will open again shortly!

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Digital Media and Innovation Lab in Ellis Library

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The Digital Media and Innovation Lab (DMiL) in Ellis Library provides innovative technology and resources for your creative projects.  The DMiL has an Audio Recording Booth, Digital Art Tools, and 3D Scanners in Room 156; interview recording room in Room 157, and a film studio in Room 3E21.

The DMiL is complemented by the Information Commons computers and equipment checkout at the checkout & information desk.  The DMiL is available to students for class or personal projects.

You can make a reservation and check-in or stop by for a consultation in Room 153.

Monday – Thursday: 11:00am – 8:00pm
Friday: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Questions & Consultation email: ellisdml@missouri.edu

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Chat With the Librarians Wherever You Are

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Chat with the librarians

Need research help? Working on a 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.

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Lockers With Chargers Available in Ellis Library

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Looking for a place to store your items and charge your phone? Personal storage lockers with USB chargers are available in Ellis Library, next to the elevators on the main floor.

These lockers are free to use, but a Mizzou TigerCard (MU ID) is required for access. These lockers were purchased with funds from the Enhance Mizzou student fee.

Spacesaver Lockers

  • There are two USB charger ports to charge electronic devices in each locker. Chargers are available at the Check Out and Information Desk.
  • You can only use one locker at a time.
  • Lockers can only be used for one day at a time. Any items left in the lockers overnight will be taken to Lost and Found at the Ellis Library West Entrance Desk.

Instructions

  • Push on the door to open the locker door. Available lockers have a green light on the numbered panel. Occupied lockers have a red light.
  • Put Items in the locker.Charge electronic devices by plugging into USB charger ports.
  • Close locker door. Press your Mizzou TigerCard against the numbered panel to lock the door. The light will turn red. Remember your locker number.
  • Open the locked door by pressing your Mizzou TigerCard against the numbered panel. The light will turn green and the door will open.

Contact the Ellis Safety Team at the West or North entrance if you have any problems using the lockers.