Category Archives: On the Shelf

February 2018, Library, On the Shelf

On the Shelf…

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For Work

 SpringerNature Experiments

Springer Nature Experiments

Location: Access from link in Sackler Biomedical Sciences Research Guide

Springer Nature Experiments, which I featured in my October post is now available.  This platform searches four protocol and method resources simultaneously: Springer Protocols, Nature Protocols, Nature Methods, and Protocol Exchange, providing easy access to more than 50,000 protocols and methods.

Unique indexing means that you can quickly find protocols and methods for a particular organism, common and emerging techniques, or videos.  When you find one that works, then you can click through to the full text, available through Tufts Libraries.

For Leisure

 Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach, by Jennifer Egan

Location: HHSL Leisure Reading Fiction E28m 2017

This historical novel tells the story of a woman who becomes a diver at the Brooklyn Naval Yard during World War II, and her father’s entanglements with the mob.  One of The New York Times 100 notable books of 2017.

December 2017, Library, On the Shelf

On the Shelf…

For Work

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Embase

Location: Search for ‘Embase’ in search box on Databases tab of the HHSL homepage (http://hirshlibrary.tufts.edu/).

This database indexes biomedical journal articles and conference abstracts.  The database includes thousands of journals not indexed by MEDLINE (PubMed), and is particularly robust in its coverage of pharmaceutical and medical device literature and conferences.  Unique indexing, through its Emtree controlled vocabulary, and search features make it easy to retrieve precise results.

Springer Nature Experiments, which I mentioned in my October post, is now available.  To access, click the link in the ‘Find Springer Nature Protocols & Methods’ box on the Sackler School Biomedical Sciences Research Guide

For Leisure

 Life After Life

Life After Life, by Kate Atkinson

Location: Tisch Library Book Stacks PR 6051.T56 L54 2013

A God in Ruins, by Kate Atkinson

Location: HHSL Leisure Reading Fiction A875g 2016

Life After Life is a novel about an English woman who lives through the events of the first half of the 20th century again and again, with small, but critical, changes each time, reminiscent of Ray Bradbury’s short story, A Sound of Thunder.  A God in Ruins is the companion novel to Life After Life, following the brother of the main character in the first novel through his experiences in World War II to the present day.

To request a book from another Tufts Library:

  1. Search for the book in JumboSearch, which is the default search on the Hirsh Health Sciences Library homepage.
  2. Once you find the book, click the title to view the record for that book.  Click the ‘Log in’ link in the yellow box.
  3. Log in with your Tufts username and password.
  4. Once you have logged in, click the ‘Request item’ link.
  5. Choose your pickup location (Hirsh Health Sciences Library) and click ‘Request’.  You will be notified via email when the book is ready for you to pick up.

 

Library, October 2017, On the Shelf

On the Shelf…

SpringerNature Experiments

For Work

Springer Nature Experiments

Location: Coming mid-October, look for announcement on HHSL website

Springer Nature Experiments is a new platform that searches four protocol and method resources simultaneously: Springer Protocols, Nature Protocols, Nature Methods, and Protocol Exchange, providing easy access to more than 50,000 protocols and methods.

Unique indexing means that you can quickly find protocols and methods for a particular organism, common and emerging techniques, or videos.

The summary page for each protocol and method provides an abstract, version history, figures and videos from the article, and the number of citations the article has received.  This information helps you choose the best protocol or method for your work without scanning multiple articles on different sites.  When you find one that works, then you can click through to the full text, available through Tufts Libraries.

 

 Patient H.M.: A Story of Memory, Madness, and Family Secrets

For Leisure

Patient H.M.: A Story of Memory, Madness, and Family Secrets, by Luke Dittrich

Location: HHSL Book Stacks WM 173.7 D617 2016

The story of Henry Molaison, who lost his ability to create memories after a lobotomy, the man who performed the surgery (the author’s grandfather), and psychologist who studied Mr. Molaison for decades.

articles, Library, On the Shelf, September 2017, Uncategorized

On the Shelf…

For Work

Electronic resource: BrowZine

Location: Download from Apple or Android app store, or access online at: https://browzine.com/

BrowZine provides direct access to the library’s electronic journals, allowing you to browse full contents of current and older issues, create a personal bookshelf, and save and download articles for offline reading.

To get started:

  1. Download and open the app on your Apple, Android or Kindle Fire device, or go to https://browzine.com/.
  2. Choose Tufts University from the list of available libraries.
  3. Enter your Tufts username and password.

For Leisure

 After the Crash, Michael Bussi

Location: HHSL Leisure Reading, Sackler 4, Fiction B981a 2016

As summer comes to a close, make time for one more beach read with this thriller about determining the identity of the sole survivor of a plane crash in the Swiss Alps.

Library, May 2017, On the Shelf

On the Shelf…

For Work

 Writing for Biomedical Publication

Writing for Biomedical Publication, David C. Morrison, Christopher J. Papasian, Stephen W. Russell

Location: HHSL Book Stacks, Sackler 5, WZ 345 M878w 2012

This workbook lays out how to think about and write each section of a biomedical manuscript, and how to approach issues such as co-authorship, editors, reviewers and conflict of interest.

For Leisure

The Trespasser

The Trespasser, Tana French

Location: HHSL Leisure Reading, Sackler 4, Fiction F873t 2016

Summer is just around the corner, so why not pick up a good mystery?  Tana French’s thoughtful mysteries provide an intimate portrait of life in and around modern-day Dublin, Ireland.  This is the latest in her Dublin Murder Squad series; while there are recurring characters in this series, it is not necessary to have read the earlier books (although they are all good!)

April 2017, articles, Library, On the Shelf

On the Shelf…The New York Times

The New York Times

Tisch Library in Medford recently subscribed to The New York Times academic pass program. This means that Tufts students, faculty and staff can register for a personal account to access The New York Times from their computer or mobile device, on and off campus. For instructions on creating a personal account using the Tufts academic pass and answers to FAQ about our access, see this page: http://researchguides.library.tufts.edu/nytimes.   Note: When creating an account, be sure to choose the correct link based on your location when registering (i.e. on or off campus).

arts & culture, Library, March 2017, On the Shelf

On the Shelf…

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Effective Data Visualization

Effective Data Visualization: The Right Chart for the Right Data, by Stephanie D.H. Evergreen

Location: HHSL Book Stacks, Sackler 5, P 93.5 E937 2017

This book shows you how to select the best type of chart for your data, design an easily readable chart, and create effective charts and graphs in Excel.

For Leisure

The Undoing Project

The Undoing Project, Michael Lewis

Location: HHSL Book Stacks, Sackler 5, WL 103.4 L675 2017

Michael Lewis, the author of The Blind Side and The Big Short, describes the working relationship between two psychologists, Daniel Kahneman (author of Thinking Fast and Slow) and Amos Tversky, whose work changed how we think about decision making, and catalyzed the creation of the field of behavioral economics.

February 2017, Library, On the Shelf

On the Shelf…

For Work

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Enjoy Writing your Science Dissertation or Thesis!, Elizabeth Fisher & Richard Thompson

Location: HHSL Book Stacks, Sackler 5, WZ 345 F533e 2014

I am not quite sure whether the title of this book (and exclamatory punctuation) is a command or a promise, but the book does provide advice on all aspects of thesis writing.

For Leisure

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Cure: A Journey into the Science of Mind Over Body, Jo Marchant

Location: HHSL Book Stacks, Sackler 5, WB885 M315 2016

Science writer Jo Marchant explores stories and research about the mind-body connection.

December 2016, Library, On the Shelf

On the Shelf…

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 naturemicro_work_2016_12

Electronic resource: Nature Microbiology

Location: https://library.tufts.edu:443/record=b3035776~S1

One of the latest titles from Nature Publishing Group, this exclusively online journal is dedicated to research in the field of microbiology.

And leisure…

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Lab Girl, Hope Jahren

Location: HHSL Leisure Reading, Sackler, 4th Floor, Non-Fiction J25 2016

Geobiologist’s memoir of her life in scientific research.

Library, November 2016, On the Shelf

On the Shelf

Two for one this month…

Natural Medicines

Electronic resource: Natural Medicines

Location: Search for ‘Natural Medicines’ in Databases search box on the HHSL homepage (http://hirshlibrary.tufts.edu/).

Natural Medicines is a collection of databases and tools that provide evidence-based information on dietary supplements, natural medicines, and complementary and alternative therapies.  Databases in this collection include: Food, Herbs & Supplements, which has monographs for vitamins, herbs, minerals, non-herbal supplements, naturally sourced chemical compounds, and foods; Health & Wellness, which has monographs for complementary and alternative therapies; Sports Medicine, which has monographs for substances or exercises that may affect athletic performance; and Commercial Products, a comprehensive list of manufacturers and the products they make.  You can search across all databases, or choose to search a particular database.  Monographs have sections on safety, effectiveness, dosing and administration, and adverse effects, with links to published literature.  Natural Medicines also has tools for evaluating interactions, nutrient depletion, and effectiveness.