Online version of "The Official ABMS Directory of Board Certified Medical Specialists" now available through Matas Library

The Matas Library has licensed the online version of The Official ABMS Directory of Board Certified Medical Specialists. Up to 5 users can access this resource at a time.

To access this resource: http://libproxy.tulane.edu:2048/login?url=http://www.abmsdirectory.com/

Science Education Videos from JoVE

Since our library subscribes to the JoVE Science Education video database, our institution now has free access to the two newest modules, Essentials of Genetics and Essentials of Cell Biology, until December 31, 2015.

Our subscription currently includes General Laboratory Techniques and Basic Methods in Cellular and Molecular Biology.

The JoVE Science Education module includes 15 unique videos describing fundamental concepts and laboratory methods for a specific field, and 75 peer-reviewed video articles that demonstrate application of these methods to actual research at leading academic institutions.

What's new in Faculty publications: 2014 in review

Image from: http://www.agr.state.il.us/publications/

795 articles in 428 journals were published by Tulane Faculty, staff and students in 2014. For an overview of publication output by school, including a list of the top 20 articles by impact factor, see our Health Sciences Publication Report, 2014 (pdf).

A full list of the 795 articles is available via our Matas Faculty Publications Guide. http://libguides.tulane.edu/MedPubs2014

Off Campus Login change

Off Campus Login to Matas Library resources has changed.

The "Off Campus Login" link has been removed from our home page at http://matas.tulane.edu.

Instead, you will be prompted to log in when you click on a licensed resource.

Postdoc free access program from Elsevier/Science Direct

From Elsevier publishing:

• An opportunity for postdoctoral scholars
• Postdoc free access program
• Application deadline: 30th June 2015

For scholars who recently received their PhDs and currently do not have a research position, Elsevier is pleased to offer unlimited complimentary access to all our journals and books on ScienceDirect, for up to 12 months. This program allows those who qualify to have access to scientific journals and books in their field. To find out if you qualify, here's what you need to do:

• Step 1: Complete the 3-part application form; it will take you about 10-15 minutes.

• Step 2: You must submit a scanned image of a letter from your last academic mentor/advisor that states the position you have held and the date on which your position ends or ended and explains why you would be eligible to receive free access to ScienceDirect. The letter must be on official letterhead stationery of the department or host institution. We recommend that you first obtain this letter and create a scanned image file of it before completing the form.
   
  Go to application form

Criteria:

• You have become unemployed after 1 July 2014, or have a project ending before 30 June 2015.
AND

• You have received your PhD in the last 5 years.

Reposted from: http://www.elsevier.com/journal-authors/an-opportunity-for-postdoctoral-scholars

Information for new T3 and T4s

Welcome to the clinical years. We've created a special guide with resources organized by rotation to make your life a bit easier.

Check out the Clinical Clerkships guide for information on apps and ebooks in: anesthesiology, emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, OB/GYN, pediatrics, psychiatry, radiology and surgery.

For access to the guide, follow this link: http://libguides.tulane.edu/clerkship.

New mobile apps for JoVE

Hot off the presses: New JoVE mobile apps available FREE for Tulane users!

JoVE has just released two brand new mobile apps and a newly optimized version of the JoVE website that delivers seamless access to content from any mobile device. Researchers at your institution can now view JoVE videos on their iPhone, Android, tablet or other mobile device.

With JoVE Mobile, scientists and students alike can now enjoy the rich multimedia experience delivered by JoVE scientific video articles from the mobile device of their choice, anytime and anywhere. As loyal JoVE clients, all members of your institution can download the apps free of charge. To download JoVE Mobile, search for 'JoVE' in the Apple app store or on Google Play.