Biomedical

Vanderbilt libraries’ transformative agreement with Cambridge University Press waives the author processing charges for open access articles published by Vanderbilt authors. Please note that authors wanting to publish open access must be the corresponding author and use their Vanderbilt email address (either Vanderbilt.edu or VUMC.org). Eligible article types include research… Read More

Recently, we have been answering several questions related to accessing online library resources on the VUMC network. Technological infrastructure modifications at the institutional level and licensing language revisions within academic publishing are prompting libraries across the country to alter access to online library resources. This is especially problematic and prevalent… Read More

The 2003 NIH Data Sharing Policy has been revised. The new policy goes into effect on January 25, 2023. What’s new? The policy applies to all NIH-supported research that results in the generation of scientific data, regardless of funding mechanism. See Research Covered Under the Data Management & Sharing Policy for… Read More

The Libraries’ search tool has undergone a refresh to make it easier to find the most relevant results. On the Advanced Search page, you will now find the following search options: Everything Use Everything to find both print and electronic items, including journal and newspaper articles, books, e-books,… Read More

The Eskind Biomedical Library is pleased to announce that we are now Institutional Fellows of the British Medical Journal. This membership is required to submit BMJ Case Reports. See below for more information: BMJ Case Reports  VU and VUMC authors (faculty, staff, and students) can submit case reports. Publication fee… Read More

School of Nursing Dean Pamela R. Jeffries and Philip Walker, recipient of the School of Nursing Dean’s Award for Outstanding Service to Faculty and Students Eskind Biomedical Library Director Philip Walker was recognized at the May 2022 Vanderbilt School of Nursing awards ceremony for outstanding service to faculty and… Read More

As noted in today’s story in MyVU, Vanderbilt has temporarily reinstated the indoor masking protocols on campus. A few of the protocols of note: New masking protocols go into effect Monday, June 20 Wear a mask indoors if you cannot maintain 6 feet of physical distancing from others Masking… Read More

The Eskind Biomedical Library is excited to announce the addition of two new databases: CINAHL Ultimate and Stahl Online! Both databases are accessible from on and off campus and allow unlimited user access. CINAHL Ultimate expands the previous CINAHL content to include more international journals, open access journals,… Read More

Covidence is a web-based tool designed by researchers familiar with the systematic review process to make conducting reviews more efficient. It will help you with title/abstract screening, full-text screening, data abstraction, and quality assessment. It is geared towards those conducting a systematic review, meta-analysis, or clinical guideline, and is great… Read More

Beginning Monday, March 14, the Jean & Alexander Heard Libraries will reopen their doors to visitors. Campus visitors who are accompanied by a community member, such as an admissions officer or faculty researcher, are also welcome. Alumni and emeriti are once again able to visit the libraries during open hours… Read More