Library News
Change in Oct 29th Bioinformatics Support Office Hours
Oct 27, 2020
Just for the week of Oct 26th, 2020 the Bioinformatics Support Office Hours will be held on Wednesday, 28th October, 2020 from 2pm to 4pm. Regular Thursday 10am-Noon hours will resume from the following week. Thanks for your cooperation!
Finding Fulton in the Medical Historical Library
Sep 14, 2020
While Harvey Cushing was the impetus behind the formation of Yale’s Medical Library, you can find materials on the other founders, John Fulton and Arnold Klebs, within the Historical Library’s main reading room.
John Fulton, the youngest of the three founders of the Historical Library, trained in medicine and physiology at Harvard and Oxford, and came to Yale in 1930 as professor of physiology. He was already deep into collecting books when he served as a resident and disciple of Harvey... Read More
Bioinformatics Support Office Hours: Fall 2020
Aug 27, 2020
Have OMICS analysis related questions? Don't forget, there are weekly Bioinformatics Support Office Hours for a quick consultation!!!
Every Thursday from 10am until Noon.
Zoom link: https://yalelibrary.zoom.us/j/362453989
For more details, see the events calendar: https://schedule.yale.edu/event/6453527
Medical Library Reopens on August 24
Aug 24, 2020
We are happy to announce that we reopened the medical library on Monday, August 24. Our hours of service are:
Mon-Fri: 7:30AM - 6:00PM
Sat-Sun: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
Building access is limited to Yale and YNHH users authorized to be on campus. Visitors will notice many changes to both our on-site services and facilities. Here's what to expect:
Visiting
Visitors must wear a mask at all times, maintain 6ft distance from others, and adhere to posted signage.
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Book Lending Resumes
Aug 20, 2020
We are excited to announce the resumption of several on-site library services, including book lending though a contact-free pickup system.
TO BORROW BOOKS
Simply select "Request for pickup at the Medical Library Entrance" in the Orbis record of the book you wish to borrow, enter your login credentials, and complete the prompts to place your order. Once submitted, the book will be checked out to your account and you'll be notified by email when it's ready for pickup. Your book will be held... Read More
Remote Services & Support
Jul 22, 2020
Welcome (and welcome back) to the medical library! Here are some tips for getting started at the medical library this semester.
Virtual Support from Your Librarian
Contact your specialty's librarian or personal librarian (for students) for support or to schedule a consultation by phone or Zoom.
For general questions, contact AskYaleMedicalLibrary@yale.edu.
Remote Access
Remote access to our vast electronic resources is available to the Yale and YNHH community regardless of your location. For... Read More
Collection Budget Reduction
Jun 26, 2020
The financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is being felt in many areas of the university, and the library is no exception. For fiscal year 2021, the library must reduce its general collection expenditures by around 10%. To achieve this target, we have compiled a list of journal titles and databases for cancellation. Each item on this list has been carefully assessed prior to being selected for cancellation.
Your feedback is an essential part of this process and we welcome your input.... Read More
The DIY Historical Herbarium
Jun 1, 2020
Written by Alicia Petersen, PhD student, History of Science and Medicine Program (HSHM)
Herbaria, collections of dried plant specimens that were (usually) adhered to sheets of paper, were very popular in 18th-century Europe. From professional botanists exploring the Americas to amateur scientists roaming the fields near their homes, many used herbaria to store preserved plants for later study. In order to better understand how early moderns “did” science, I decided to create my own herbarium (... Read More
Job Posting: Head of Clinical Research and Education
May 4, 2020
We are actively recruiting for the Head of Clinical Research and Education. This position leads the Medical Library’s program in educating trainees and clinicians, supporting clinical research and quality improvement, and advancing patient care. Reporting to the Associate Director and working in a highly collaborative environment, the incumbent will determine the information needs of clinicians and promote library services across Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH), the primary clinical affiliate... Read More
COVID-19 Medical Student Elective Course
Apr 21, 2020
When medical students were pulled out of clerkship rotations last month, the YSM Office of Education sought new electives for the students to take in their unexpected off time. Librarians Judy Spak, Caitlin Meyer, and Courtney Brombosz quickly developed a proposal: an intensive two-week elective where students would respond in real time to the COVID-19 pandemic by selecting a pandemic-related topic and acquiring, appraising, and synthesizing information as it becomes available.
The proposal was... Read More