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Turkey Day is nearly here, which means Hirsh will have altered hours this week. The Library Service Desk will be closing early at 1pm on Wednesday, November 22nd and will remain closed until Sunday, November 26th at 12pm noon. Building hours and access will remain the same.

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Turkey Glamour Shot courtesy of Pixabay

So, whether you’re trying to figure out why there are so many wild turkeys in Massachusetts or simply enjoying eating the bird, the Hirsh Health Sciences Library team wishes you some rest, relaxation, and gratitude this long weekend. See you Sunday!

 

In observance of Veterans’ Day on Friday, November 10th, the Hirsh Library Service Desk will have shortened hours of 12pm – 7pm with no online chat, though building access remains unchanged. Regular hours resume on Saturday.

A field of poppies against a cloudy blue sky, the sun shining.

A field of poppies, courtesy of Pixabay

Veterans’ Day honors the service of U.S. military veterans. Originally called Armistice Day, it first marked the ending of World War I with an agreement signed between Germany and the Allies on the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. John McCrae’s “In Flanders Field” captures the feeling of seeing poppies growing out of a scarred battlefield; they have since become a symbol of remembrance. You can read McCrae’s poem online.

Enjoy your long weekend!

 

In observance of the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 4th, the Hirsh Library Service Desk will have shortened hours of 12pm – 7pm with no online chat. The building access remains unchanged, and the service desk will have regular hours on Saturday and Sunday.

Hope you enjoy the weekend and a little bit of history about Labor Day, an annual celebration of the American labor movement!

Photograph of women in the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union Local 62 marching in a Labor Day parade

Women of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union Local 62 marching in a Labor Day parade. Courtesy of the Kheel Center at Cornell University, CC by 2.0, https://www.flickr.com/photos/kheelcenter/5278801929

 

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Leaves will be dropping and so are Autumn Workshops@Hirsh! Our  workshops will be focusing on exactly the skills you need to embark on your research, whether it be the first required paper for your course or a much anticipated grant application.

Workshops are  held on Wednesdays from 2-3pm via Zoom, unless otherwise noted. Registration for workshops is required.  A Zoom link and password will be sent to registrants.
Click on the workshop title to register .

Please note that workshops are open to only Tufts-affiliated individuals.

Approaching the Literature Review – September 6, 2023

Description: In this workshop, students will learn how to approach the literature review. Topics covered include database selection, devising effective search techniques, limiting articles to relevant study-types, and tools for keeping track of results.
Date: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Data Management Essentials for Grants – September 13, 2023

Description: Managing your data before you begin your research and throughout its life cycle is essential to ensure its current usability and long-run preservation and access.
Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

PubMed: An Introduction – September 20, 2023

Description: This workshop will introduce you to PubMed, the world’s premiere biomedical literature database.  We will review the content of this database, planning and executing a search strategy, narrowing search results, finding full-text, and exporting results to a citation management program.
Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

JumboSearch: Your Gateway to Library Resources at Tufts – September 27, 2023

Description: In this workshop, you will learn how to use JumboSearch, Tufts Libraries’ discovery tool. JumboSearch is your gateway to full-text articles, books, theses and dissertations, videos, music, images, and more!
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Time:2:00pm – 3:00pm

Zotero: The Basics – October 4, 2023

Description: This session will introduce you to Zotero, a free citation management tool. Attendees will learn about and practice:

  • Adding references to a Zotero library from websites, article databases, and PDFs
  • Generating in-text citations and bibliographies in Word documents
  • Setting up Zotero groups to share references with collaborators

While this session is for beginners–no previous experience required!–it’s helpful for attendees to download and install Zotero in advance.
Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Which Review is Right for You? How to Select Your Literature Review Project – October 11, 2023

Description: Systematic, narrative, scoping… oh my! This workshop will provide an introduction to various types of scientific literature review projects and help you decide which is the best fit for your own research. Open to researchers of all experience levels.
Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

EndNote: the Basics – October 18, 2023

Description: This one-hour session will introduce you to the basics of using the citation management program EndNote.   EndNote allows you to create a library of references, attach and read PDFs, and generate in-text citations and bibliographies in Word documents.  This session is for beginners – no previous experience required!
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm

Open Access Publishing Support @Tufts – October 25, 2023

Description: Ready to publish, but short on funds to make it a reality?  In honor of Open Access Week, we’ll spotlight the different ways Tufts supports and sustains open access and other forms of publishing.  The library’s here to help broaden your research reach!
Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
 

JumboCash and printing operations will be offline from 10am August 14 until 4pm August 15, 2023.

During this time you will not be able to add money to JumboCash or print using JumboCash at Library printers.

We apologize for the interruption and inconvenience. Please check https://www.jumbocash.net/ for updates, or inquire at the Library Service Desk or use AskUs.

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Hello and welcome to all the new residents starting this summer! We are looking forward to meeting you and helping you with any research questions or information needs that you might have. Stop by the Library Service Desk on the 4th floor of the Medical Education building to check out materials, get help finding resources, or just to say hello!

Need remote help? Just Ask Us by email, chat, phone, or text!

A quick reminder about library access: at library orientation, you were given a temporary access number, but keep your eyes on your inbox for instructions on setting up your Tufts account and username. That will be your permanent way of accessing library resources from off-campus.

Have additional questions about setting up your Tufts username and password? Contact Tufts Technology Services at 617-627-3376 or at it@tufts.edu and they will be able to assist you.

 

Debbie Berlanstein

Today, we share bittersweet news:  our Associate Director, Debbie Berlanstein, will be retiring on June 30th. Debbie held the position of Head of Information Services (now our Research & Instruction department) from June 2005 to September 2006, before being welcomed back with open arms as Associate Director in February 2012.

In her tenure as Associate Director, Debbie has fostered a warm and collaborative daily working environment. A champion of new ideas, she has encouraged both our librarians and support staff to pursue professional development opportunities and to participate in our broader library and health sciences communities. She has also sought to create a similar open and engaging environment for our patrons. She always looked for ways to improve the environment for those using the library, and has overseen several major library renovations and large scale furniture purchases.

She will be missed a great deal, but we are excited for her to enjoy the next phase of her life, which we hope is filled with lots of travel, time with family, and British detective shows.

 

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Congratulations Class of 2023! All of us at the Hirsh Health Sciences Library applaud your hard-earned accomplishments and we wish you the best in your future endeavors! We look forward hearing about all the great work you will do.

Please note that the Library Service Desk will be closed this Saturday, May 20th, as there will be a reception for the graduates taking place on the 4th floor.

On Friday, May 19th, preparations will begin for Saturday’s event so there will be some disruption on the 4th floor starting at 1pm and the Food4Thought cafe will be closing at 2pm.

 

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We are delighted to announce that our half-time reference assistant, Katie Kidwell, will be taking on the role of Evening & Weekend Coordinator! This position plays a vital part in keeping our library running outside typical business hours, collects data about library usage, and manages our fantastic student staff. We are thrilled to have her spending even more time at Hirsh!

 
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Business & Career books can be identified by the green tape at the top of their spines.

The Hirsh Health Sciences Library has specific resources to guide students to success in their careers post-graduation. From writing their resumes to starting their own private practice, the Business & Careers section at Hirsh has students covered.

The Business & Careers section is located on the bookshelf to the right of the 4th floor circulation desk, right next to the Writing & Citation section.

Looking to research next steps?

Because our students study a wide range of topics, the resources in the Business & Career section cover a wide range of subjects in specific career and business fields. Popular titles include:

Need a helping hand?

Our Research & Instruction librarians would be happy to assist students in navigating the resources in the Business & Careers section. Schedule a consultation with a librarian today.

 
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