home J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library, Resources and Services Overview of Recent University of Missouri Publications in Medicine and Related Fields: August 2017

Overview of Recent University of Missouri Publications in Medicine and Related Fields: August 2017

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

Posted on August 15, 2017January 25, 2021

Each month we provide an overview of University of Missouri authored articles in medicine and related fields, and a featured article from a School of Medicine author with the highest journal impact factor.

This month’s featured article, Rasa1 Regulates the Function of Lymphatic Vessel Valves in Mice, was co-authored by Dr. Michael J. Davis, Professor, and Dr. Scott D. Zawieja, Post-Doctoral Fellow, in the Department of Medical Pharmacology and Physiology. The article was published in Journal of Clinical Investigation (impact factor 12.784 in 2016).

See the list of publications in medicine and related fields we retrieved for this month: http://library.muhealth.org/resourcesfor/faculty/faculty-publications/Aug2017/

*This list is not intended to be comprehensive.

Did we miss something? Email asklibrary@health.missouri.edu and we will add your publication to the list.

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Students contribute over 45,000 hours to the Libraries in FY17

By Noah Hartsfield Posted in Resources and Services

Posted on August 14, 2017

Student assistants play an important role to the success of the University of Missouri Libraries. In fiscal year 2017 (July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017), the University Libraries employed 244 students. Those 244 students worked in over 30 units throughout Ellis library and the all of the specialty libraries and off-campus locations. Students assist in everything from helping patrons checkout books and answering reference questions; to working behind the scenes to shelve, catalog, and digitize materials. Every aspect of the operations of the libraries are affected and aided by our student workforce. Our student assistants contributed over 45,000 hours of work time to the mission of the Libraries; upholding the values of Access, People, Service, and Stewardship.

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Learn about historic eclipses in Special Collections

By Kelli Hansen Posted in Databases & Electronic Resources Resources and Services Special Collections and Archives

Posted on August 14, 2017April 6, 2018

To celebrate the upcoming solar eclipse, Special Collections and Digital Services have teamed up to digitize selections from materials on eclipses and astronomy from the collections of Mizzou Libraries. From sermons on eclipses as symbols of divine judgment to early works on physics and astronomy, you can find a wide range of attitudes and ideas about astronomical phenomena in this new digital resource. We’ll be sharing highlights of these materials on our Instagram and Tumblr, but you can see what else we found at our exhibition website, exhibits.lib.missouri.edu, and we’ll be adding to it throughout the week. Follow the links to read selected materials online in their entirety at the HathiTrust, and watch for unique Mizzou-contributed items as well.

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Dodging the Memory Hole 2017 Call for Contributors

By Edward McCain Posted in Resources and Services

Posted on August 11, 2017

The next Dodging the Memory Hole: Saving Online News forum will be held Nov. 15-16 at the Internet Archive in San Francisco.

Read more at the Reynolds Journalism Institute blog: Dodging the Memory Hole 2017 Call for Contributors

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Show-Me One Health: MCMLA 2017

By Taira Meadowcroft Posted in Events and Exhibits J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library Resources and Services Zalk Veterinary Medical Library

Posted on August 10, 2017September 1, 2017

Join us in October for Show-Me One Health, the Midconintental Chapter of the Medical Library Association Annual Meeting at the historic Tiger Hotel, proudly hosted by the Health Sciences Library and the Zalk Veterinary Medical Library!

This conference, October 9-11, is themed around One Health, the idea that the health of people is connected to the health of animals and the environment. Show-Me One Health features a wonderful selection of papers and posters, as well as two keynote speakers from the University of Missouri's own Rebecca Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNAP, Professor of Veterinary Medicine and Director of the Research Center for Human Animal Interaction, and Lise Saffran, MPH, MFA, Director of Mizzou's MPH Program.

Interested in attending some classes? Consider taking one of our Continuing Education classes. You don't have to be registered for the conference in order to sign up for a class. Registering, for both the conference and/or CEs, is easy. Use http://www.mcmla.org/2017-Registration for more information on prices and registration dates.

We hope you will join us this Fall!

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Health Sciences Library Book Display: Study of Medicine

By Rachel Alexander Posted in Events and Exhibits J. Otto Lottes Health Sciences Library Resources and Services

Posted on August 8, 2017August 15, 2017

Are you working or interested in the medical field? The library has numerous resources that can help you as you study medicine. Learn about the ethics of physician assisted suicide, assisted reproduction, medical error disclosure and discussing patient care. Ensure that you can communicate with all of your patients and learn basic health care phrases in common languages. Check out review books for boards or brush up on clinical procedures. Don't miss the health sciences library's new book display located on the second floor across from the information desk.

Need a break from studying medicine? Check out our Study Break guide.

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Thank You, Student Fee Capital Improvement Committee

By Super Admin Posted in Ellis Library Resources and Services Support the Libraries

Posted on August 7, 2017August 9, 2017

Mizzou Libraries would like to thank the Student Fee Capital Improvement Committee for funding new furniture for the computer and work areas on the first floor of Ellis Library. The furniture includes numerous much-needed chairs in the computer and work spaces on the first floor, with a few more yet to come.

This photo shows a work area near Government Documents that has been refreshed with new tables as well as chairs. The furniture was chosen to make collaborative work easier.

The Student Fee Capital Improvement Committee provided $50,000 of funding for this improvement project.

Thanks also to Mizzou Libraries staff who helped with the project, including Gwen Gray, who filed the SFCIC proposal; Ann Riley, who envisioned the collaborative space; Pat Jones and Kathy Peters, who helped select the furniture; and others who provided assistance with the project.

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Welcome & Welcome Back!

By Kate Anderson Posted in Resources and Services Zalk Veterinary Medical Library

Posted on August 7, 2017October 8, 2017

Welcome, CVM Class of 2021! And Welcome Back, Everyone!

Check out the Zalk Library guide for VM-1s and 2s: https://libraryguides.missouri.edu/vm1.

Here, you’ll find the basics of how the library operates and information on the resources we have available for you.

Most importantly, we are here to help you succeed in vet school. Don’t hesitate to ask us a question.

Team Zalk
Kate Anderson: Librarian IV & Head. Ask Kate about searching the literature.
Laura Buck: Library Specialist, Sr. Ask Laura about circulation and reserves.
Sue Giger: Library Information Assistant. Ask Sue about InterLibrary Loan and Document Delivery.

Actually, ask any of us anything!

Friendly Reminders to Start Off the New Year:

The library is often the only quiet space in the building. Respect your classmate’s need for a quiet study area…don’t make us shush you.
Drinks in covered containers allowed. “Snack” foods allowed (think things that come out of a vending machine). “Meals”/messy/smelly/noisy food not allowed — really, eat your lunch in the Zou.
Keep it clean. If you do spill something, please let us know right away.
Don’t leave your stuff unattended.
Always have your badge on you.

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Hands-on History in Special Collections

By Kelli Hansen Posted in Resources and Services Special Collections and Archives

Posted on August 7, 2017November 13, 2017

If you teach at MU, Stephens College, Columbia College, or any of the surrounding schools, we'd like to invite you to explore Special Collections with your students this semester. As part of a class session in Special Collections, your students will have hands-on access to the most inspiring and intriguing materials the Libraries have to offer. And we librarians can make it easy for you by contributing presentations, helping to orient students to primary source research, creating customized course guides, and consulting with you on ideas for assignments or projects.

To help you get started, take a look at our Resources for Instructors Guide and browse our Teaching Spotlight for innovative ideas from your colleagues. Ready to jump in? Contact us for assignment or activity ideas, or go ahead and schedule a class session through our online form.