Biomedical

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    New Guide to Digital Resources for K-12 Learning at Home

    The Vanderbilt Libraries continues to respond to the ongoing challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. With the closure of many schools, many families are making plans for “learning from home” with their children. The Libraries is pleased to announce that a new resource for… Read More

    Mar 22, 2020

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    All Vanderbilt Libraries Are Closed

    In keeping with the Metro Public Health Department’s Safer at Home Order — directing all residents of Nashville and Davidson County to stay inside their homes, and immediately limit all movement outside of their homes beyond what is absolutely necessary to take care of essential need–all Vanderbilt Libraries… Read More

    Mar 22, 2020

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    New LibGuide of Academic Content Shared by Publishers during the Pandemic

    In an effort to share information during the COVID-19  pandemic, many academic publishers are moving as quickly as possible to assist libraries moving to online courses. In some cases, they have made content free for all users and in other cases, they have removed user limits to subscribed access. When possible, we… Read More

    Mar 19, 2020

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    Statistical Software Available Remotely via Virtual Machines

    In collaboration with VUIT, the Vanderbilt Libraries have procured three licenses each of both STATA and SPSS software. These licenses are available by accessing the Libraries’ virtual desktop machines. In order to access, students will need to connect via the VMWare Horizon. Navigate to… Read More

    Mar 19, 2020

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    Expanded Live Chat Now Available

    Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are encouraged to ask questions through the Ask a Librarian service. As we shift our priorities to remote instruction, the libraries have recently expanded  our virtual chat service for instantaneous support Monday through Friday, 8:00 am… Read More

    Mar 18, 2020

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    Ask a Librarian Reference Service Provides Answers Remotely

    Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are encouraged to ask questions through the Ask a Librarian service. This service is monitored Monday through Friday, 8:00 am -6:00 pm, and we will respond in a timely fashion. Librarians are also available to provide one-on-one consultations remotely. For more information, visit… Read More

    Mar 14, 2020

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    COVID-19 Information Resources

    Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University Medical Center Metro Nashville Public Health Department TN Department of Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention World Health Organization Coronavirus COVID-19 PubMed search string (all results) Coronavirus COVID-19 Information Center (Elsevier) Sanford Guide Infectious Diseases Update… Read More

    Mar 13, 2020

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    EBL Update – 3/16/20

    On behalf of the staff at the Eskind Biomedical Library, I want to offer our best wishes to the VU and VUMC community as we go through these trying times. We are striving to be as proactive as possible as both campuses transition to an increased digital presence and utilization… Read More

    Mar 13, 2020

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    Graphic Medicine Exhibit Update

    All, As mandated by Vanderbilt University Administration, the Graphic Medicine Exhibit’s Opening Reception and Panel on April 8, 2020 is canceled. We will still accept drawings and scan them for the online exhibit. All drawings may be dropped off at the Eskind Biomedical Library Monday through Friday from 8:00 am… Read More

    Mar 1, 2020

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    Infectious Diseases Database: Sanford Guide

    Sanford Guide Web Edition The Sanford Guide Web Edition integrates Antimicrobial Therapy, HIV/AIDS Therapy, and Viral Hepatitis Therapy into a single web site for maximum coverage and ease of use. Combining all the information from the print guides with greatly expanded digital-only content and interactive calculators, algorithms, and… Read More

    Jan 17, 2020