Netter's Histology Flash Cards now available on iPod touch loans
Posted on 11/18/2009
Netter's Histology Flash Cards is now available on iPod touch loans from Laupus Library's Equipment Loan Program. This is in addition to the Netter's Anatomy Flash Cards and uCentral apps that we already have. Stop by the Laupus Library Computer Lab to check one out today.
PubMed maintenance this weekend
Posted on 11/16/2009
Expires on 11/15/2009
PubMed will be operational but may be intermittently slow from Friday, November 13 at 3:00 PM until Saturday, November 14 at 8:00 PM. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Classes Nov. 11 - Nov. 13
Posted on 11/10/2009
Expires on 11/13/2009
Laupus Library is pleased to offer the following classes this week. Both will take place in the Laupus Library Computer Classroom.
Keeping Up with the Literature
Nov. 11 from 5:30 - 6:30pm
Getting Started with Publishing
Nov. 13 from 11:00am - Noon
Please see our Classes webpage to sign up for a reminder or for more information.
November 4 RefWorks Class
Posted on 11/02/2009
Expires on 11/04/2009
This Wednesday will be the last RefWorks class of the semester. It will cover moving citations into RefWorks, organizing them, and creating bibliographies. No registration required, just stop in and learn some new tricks!
RefWorks
Laupus Library Computer Classroom
5:30-6:30pm
Wednesday, Nov. 4
To find out more about this and other classes, please check out the Classes webpage.
ScienceDirect downtime: 9pm Oct 31st - 5am Nov 1st
Posted on 10/29/2009
Expires on 11/01/2009
ScienceDirect is scheduled for downtime maintenance starting Saturday Oct 31st at 9pm, ending Sunday Nov 1st at 5am. We apologize for the inconvenience.
PubMed redesign now live
Posted on 10/28/2009
Expires on 11/10/2009
PubMed's interface changes went live 10/27. Laupus has no control over these new changes, but will be happy to assist with any questions or training needs that arise. For more information, you may want to look at the PubMed Redesign Technical Bulletin.
Advanced Refworks Class - Today
Posted on 10/26/2009
Expires on 10/26/2009
Today, the library is offering a brand new class, Advanced Refworks. This class takes you beyond the basics and covers advanced features such as Write N Cite (which formats internal citations) and RefGrabIt (which can pull information from websites). No registration required, just stop in and learn some new tricks!
Advance Refworks
Laupus Library Computer Classroom
2:00-3:00pm
To find out more about this and other classes, please check out the Classes webpage.
Find It, e-journal portal maintenance 10/24, 3am-9am
Posted on 10/21/2009
Expires on 10/24/2009
On Saturday, October 24th, Serials Solutions will be down for scheduled maintenance. This means that the e-journal portal, e-book portal, and Find It citation linker will be periodically unavailable between the hours of 3am-9am. If trying to find an e-journal, e-book or other electronic item in the Laupus collection, please use the library catalog. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Medline Class - October 21st
Posted on 10/20/2009
Expires on 10/21/2009
On October 21 from 5:30-6:30pm, the library will be holding a "drop-in" class on Medline. This class will cover Medline via Ovid as well as Medline via Pubmed with coverage of the new Pubmed interface that is being released soon. You do not need to register to attend, but if you would like to sign up for a reminder, or find out about other drop-in classes, you can do so on the Laupus Library classes page.
History of Healthcare Lecture Monday, October 26
Posted on 10/20/2009
Expires on 10/26/2009
Angela Tucker Thompson, PhD, Assistant Professor, Dept. of History, will present a lecture on "Smallpox in the Spanish New World" on Monday, October 26 at 4:30 pm in the 4th floor Evelyn Fike Laupus Gallery of the Laupus Library.
Lectures are sponsored by the Laupus Library History Collections & the Department of Medical Humanities. Refreshments will be provided
Now Hiring Students Awarded Federal Work Study Before October 30, 2009
Posted on 10/06/2009
Expires on 10/30/2009
The Collection Management Department of the Laupus Health Sciences Library is now hiring students that have received a Federal Work Study Hiring Authorization Form.
We have 5 positions available. Please contact Delores Reeves at reevesd@ecu.edu or call (252) 744-5401 to set up an interview and get your award letter back to Financial Aid before the deadline.
PubMed is Getting a Makeover
Posted on 10/02/2009
Expires on 10/27/2009
We wanted to let everyone knows that PubMed is undergoing an upgrade. A preview is linked from the Pubmed home page. The go live date for the new interface is supposed to be within the next two weeks.
Laupus has no control over these new changes, but will be happy to assist with any questions or training needs that arise. For more information, you may want to look at the PubMed Redesign Technical Bulletin.
Classes for the beginning of October
Posted on 09/28/2009
Expires on 10/02/2009
It's a new month with all new classes. As always, you can sign up for a reminder, and see all of our class offerings on the Classes web page.
Introduction to Refworks
Oct. 1st from 9-10am
CINAHL
Oct. 2nd from 1-2pm
Drop in and learn some time saving tricks.
Evidence Based Searching Class - September 30th
Posted on 09/24/2009
Expires on 09/30/2009
Wednesday, September 30, from 5:30-6:30pm, Laupus Library will be offering a class on Evidence Based Searching. This class will cover the basics of evidence based practice and will demonstrate efficient searching techniques for databases that contain literature with higher levels of evidence.
For a reminder, or to learn more about instructional opportunities, check out the library's Classes page.
Finding Full Text Articles Class Thursday - September 17th
Posted on 09/16/2009
Expires on 09/17/2009
Finding the full text of an article you need can sometimes be a little frustrating. That's why, this Thursday (Sept. 17) from 2-3pm, there will be a class on Finding Full Text Articles in the Laupus Library Computer Classroom.
If you'd like more information on this or any of our other class offerings, check out our Classes page.
Medline Class Today - September 16th
Posted on 09/16/2009
Expires on 09/16/2009
This evening, from 5:30-6:30pm, Laupus Library will be presenting a class on effective search strategies for Medline, the premier medical database. The class will cover both Medline via Pubmed and Medline via Ovid. No registration required. Drop in and learn some time saving techniques.
If you'd like more information on this or any of our other class offerings, check out our Classes page.
Research First Aid - Ask a Librarian
Posted on 09/09/2009
Expires on 09/23/2009
In the latest episode of Research First Aid, Amy and Mark talk about how easy it is to get an answer to all your research questions.
Research First Aid - Ask a Librarian
History of Healthcare Lecture Monday, Sept. 14
Posted on 09/08/2009
Expires on 09/14/2009
Jeffrey Pierce, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, will present a lecture on "Highlights in the History of Medical Marijuana" on Monday, September 14 at 4:30 pm in the 4th floor Evelyn Fike Laupus Gallery of the Laupus Library.
Lectures are sponsored by the Laupus Library History Collections & the Department of Medical Humanities. Refreshments will be provided
Laupus Library Classes - Week of September 8, 2009
Posted on 09/08/2009
Expires on 09/11/2009
Laupus Library will be offering the following classes this week. No registration is required, but if you would like to register for a reminder, you can do so on our Classes page.
Searching Medline
Tues., Sept. 8 11am-noon
CINAHL 2.0
Wed., Sept. 9 5:30-6:30pm
Introduction to Refworks!
Fri., Sept. 11 2-3pm
Drop in and see what Laupus can do for you.
This Week at Laupus: Where's the Skeleton?
Posted on 09/01/2009
Expires on 09/04/2009
Laupus Library will be offering the class Where's the Skeleton?: Library Orientation, several times this week. No registration is required, but if you would like to register for a reminder, you can do so on our Classes page.
September 1 from Noon to 12:30pm
September 2 from 3 to 3:30pm
September 4 from 9 to 9:30am
Drop in and see what Laupus can do for you.
All New Episodes of Research First Aid
Posted on 08/26/2009
Welcome to a new Fall semester and all new episodes of Research First Aid. This program is a joint effort between both Laupus and Joyner Libraries that highlights different resources and services available to ECU affiliates. Tune in and get answers to questions you didn't know you had.
History of Healthcare Lecture Monday, August 31
Posted on 08/26/2009
Expires on 08/31/2009
John M. Lehman, PhD, Assoc. VC for Research, Health Sciences, will present a lecture on "Paul De Kruif: The Microbe Hunter and Author" on Monday, August 31 at 4:30 pm in the 4th floor Evelyn Fike Laupus Gallery of the Laupus Library.
Lectures are sponsored by the Laupus Library History Collections & the Department of Medical Humanities. Refreshments will be provided
Thursday, August 27th - Creating Posters Class
Posted on 08/24/2009
Expires on 08/27/2009
On Thursday, August 27 from 10-11am, the library will be offering a class on Creating Large-Format Posters with PowerPoint. Details for setting up posters for printing at the library as well as tips for creating professional looking posters will be given. This class will take place in the Laupus Library Computer Classroom, 2502-G.
If you would like to sign up for a reminder, or find out about other classes being offered, please see our Classes web page.
"Find-It" unavailable 9pm-3am starting July 31
Posted on 07/30/2009
Expires on 08/02/2009
If you intend to use Laupus e-resources between 9pm July 31st and 3am Aug 1st, please be aware that the "Find-It" button will be unavailable for most of this time. Apologies for any inconvenience during this period of system maintenance.
DynaMed point-of-care tool now available
Posted on 07/23/2009
DynaMed is a clinical reference tool created by physicians for physicians and other health care professionals for use primarily at the 'point-of-care'. DynaMed is available on and off-campus and also has a mobile application available for download. Look for Dynamed on the E-Resources page.
Visit new website for the Friends of Laupus Library!
Posted on 07/15/2009
The Friends of Laupus Library has a new website! Please visit the website for information about our mission, benefits and levels of membership, how to become a member, and future friends activities and events. For questions about the Friends of Laupus Library please contact Kelly Rogers at 252-744-2232 or rogerske@ecu.edu.
Poster Printing Policy Changes
Posted on 07/02/2009
Expires on 07/31/2009
Please visit the poster printing page for full details on our new poster printing policy.
June 2009 Edition of The Umbrella
Posted on 06/12/2009
Laupus Library is pleased to bring you the first edition of our new e-publication, The Umbrella. The redesigned e-newsletter will continue serving Eastern North Carolina's Academic Health Center by providing news and events from Laupus Library and Multimedia & Technology Services.
Wiley Interscience Maintenance June 13
Posted on 06/11/2009
Expires on 06/14/2009
Wiley InterScience Maintenance:
Due to essential site maintenance, access will be unavailable on the indicated dates and times.
DATE: Saturday - June 13, 2009
TIME: 09:00 am New York (Eastern Daylight)
DURATION: Up to 1 hour
Laupus Library and MTS Celebrate Diversity
Posted on 06/09/2009
Expires on 06/30/2009
Each month the Diversity Committee selects one or more topics of diversity to highlight.
June Topics: Fathers and Juneteenth
Visit the Laupus Library and MTS Diversity Page to learn and be engaged!
Current Newspapers - Online Access Only
Posted on 06/01/2009
Beginning June 1, Laupus Library will only provide online access to current newspapers. You can access the newspapers online by going to the Electronic Resources page and selecting "newspapers" from the drop box.
Laupus has entered a video contest
Posted on 05/29/2009
Expires on 06/30/2009
The library has submitted a video for a library promotion contest through Librareo. The video is titled The Night Watchman. Please feel free to comment on Youtube if you like the video.
Laupus Library is Hiring Student Workers
Posted on 05/21/2009
We are currently looking to hire Federal Work-Study students for the summer. If you are interested in applying, please stop by the Service Desk or call (252) 744-2219.
Web Site Downtime - May 17
Posted on 05/13/2009
Expires on 05/17/2009
The Laupus Library web site will be unavailable on Sunday, May 17 from 8:00am to 12:00noon. Many of our online resources will still be available.
The Library is Getting a New Catalog!
Posted on 05/13/2009
Expires on 05/13/2009
Starting May 21, Laupus and Joyner Libraries will have a new online catalog.
You will now be able to:
1. search all ECU holdings at once.
2. access your library account online and view due dates, etc.
Please be patient as we all learn this new system.
Medical School to Host Forum on Swine Flu, May 11
Posted on 05/11/2009
Expires on 05/11/2009
Monday, May 11 from 5:30-6:30pm, there will be a community forum discussing H1N1 flu virus (a.k.a the swine flu). It will take place in the Brody Medical Sciences Building Auditorium.
It will also be broadcast live on ECU-TV, Suddenlink cable Channel 99, and will also be viewable online.
In addition to hearing from several physicians, participants will be able to ask the panel questions about the virus.
New Summer Hours - Effective May 8
Posted on 05/07/2009
Expires on 05/15/2009
Laupus Library will begin observing summer hours on Friday, May 8, 2009. Summer hours will last through August 21, 2009.
Summer hours are as follows:
Sunday 12:00pm-8:00pm
Mon. - Thur. 7:30am- 8:00pm
Friday 7:30am-5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
Computer Lab Summer Hours
Posted on 05/06/2009
Expires on 08/23/2009
Beginning on Sunday May 10 the computer lab will have new hours.
| Sunday |
12:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Monday |
7:30am - 6:00pm |
| Tuesday |
7:30am - 6:00pm |
| Wednesday |
7:30am - 6:00pm
|
| Thursday |
7:30am - 6:00pm
|
| Friday |
7:30am - 4:45pm
|
| Saturday |
CLOSED |
Computers will still be available in the library's reference area (near the 2nd floor main entrance) with access to all of our online resources during library hours. Equipment loans, poster printing and OpScan exam grading will only be available during Computer Lab hours.
May 11: Community Forum on H1N1 Influenza
Posted on 05/06/2009
Expires on 05/10/2009
Monday, May 11 from 5:30-6:30pm, there will be a community forum discussing H1N1 flu virus (a.k.a the swine flu). It will take place in the Brody Medical Sciences Building Auditorium.
In addition to hearing from several physicians, participants will be able to ask the panel questions about the virus.
Special Swine Flu Webcast Today
Posted on 04/30/2009
Expires on 04/30/2009
HHS Secretary Sebelius and DHS Secretary Napolitano will host a Webcast to answer questions from the American people regarding the H1N1 flu on Thursday at 1:00 PM EDT. They will be joined by Acting Director of CDC, Dr. Besser. The Webcast can be viewed at www.hhs.gov and www.cdc.gov Submit questions for the webcast by emailing hhsstudio@hhs.gov
Internet Access to off-campus websites, May 3rd
Posted on 04/30/2009
Expires on 05/03/2009
System Downtime: Internet Access to off campus websites
System/Service: Internet Access to off campus websites
When: Sunday, May 3, 2009 / 8:00am-8:30am
ITCS is announcing limited access to off campus websites while we perform an update to our system. Users may be unable to access the internet on Sunday morning, May 3rd, from 8:00am-8:30am.
Interruption in access to campus website April 28th
Posted on 04/29/2009
Expires on 04/29/2009
Interruption in access to campus website
When: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 / 6:00pm
Due to emergency system maintenance, there may be a brief interruption in access to the ECU website today beginning at 6:00pm. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to have the issue resolved as quickly as possible.
Summer Hours Begin Friday May 8
Posted on 04/23/2009
Expires on 05/09/2009
Summer Hours will begin Friday, May 8, 2009.
Summer Hours are as follows:
Monday - Thursday 7:30am-midnight
Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 12:00noon - 10:00pm
Regular Hours resume on Saturday, August 22, 2009.
History of Healthcare Lecture on Monday, April 20
Posted on 04/14/2009
Expires on 04/20/2009
Martha Libster, PhD, RN, CNS, Associate Professor, College of Nursing, will present a lecture on "The 'Doctor-Nurse Game'' in the 1840's: To Play or Not to Play?" on Monday, April 20 at 4:30 pm in the 4th floor Evelyn Fike Laupus Gallery of the Laupus Library.
Lectures are sponsored by the Laupus Library History Collections & the Department of Medical Humanities. Refreshments will be provided
Get Ready for Your Final Papers
Posted on 04/14/2009
Expires on 04/16/2009
Laupus Library will be offering free classes this week. Come in and learn some time saving techniques.
Searching Medline
Laupus Library Computer Classroom 2502-G
April 14 from 5:30-6:30pm
Citing Sources with Refworks
1st Floor Teleconference Room 1506
April 16 from Noon to 1pm
For more information, see our Classes page.
Library closed April 10
Posted on 04/09/2009
Expires on 04/10/2009
Laupus Library will be closed all day on April 10 for the state holiday. Have a great weekend.
CINAHL CLASS Today, April 7
Posted on 04/07/2009
Expires on 04/07/2009
Today's CINAHL class will take place in the Computer Classroom from 5:30-6:30pm. This is a great class if you want to learn how to save time when searching.
No registration required. Drop in and let us show you some time saving techniques.
Get Ready for Your Final Papers
Posted on 03/31/2009
Expires on 04/07/2009
Laupus Library will be offering free classes in the Laupus Library 1st Floor Teleconference Room. Come in and learn some time saving techniques.
Finding Full Text Articles
April 6 from Noon-1:00pm
Searching in CINAHL
April 7 from 5:30-6:30pm
For more information, see our Classes page.
Library Catalog Downtime on Sunday
Posted on 03/26/2009
Expires on 03/29/2009
Please be advised that access to our online catalog will be intermittent on Sunday, March 29th.
History of Healthcare Lecture on Monday, March 30
Posted on 03/24/2009
Expires on 03/30/2009
"A History of Battlefield Medicine: Compassion in the Midst of Carnage" will be presented by David E. Long, J.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor, History (U.S.), Harriot College on Monday, March 30 at 4:30 pm in the
4th floor Evelyn Fike Laupus Gallery of the Laupus Library. Refreshments will be provided.
Lectures are sponsored by the Laupus Library History Collections & the Department of Medical Humanities and may be audio and/or videotaped.
WATCH FOUND!
Posted on 03/23/2009
Have you lost a watch recently? Laupus Library may have it in our Lost & Found.
We currently have a number of lost items awaiting their owners to claim them.
If you have lost an item(s) recently, please visit our Service Desk and describe them to our staff.
Free Classes March 24 through March 27
Posted on 03/18/2009
Expires on 03/27/2009
Laupus Library will be offering free classes in the Laupus Library Computer Classroom. Come in and learn some time saving techniques.
Citing Sources with Refworks
March 24 from 9:00am-10:00am
Creating Large Format Posters with PowerPoint
March 26 from 10:00am-11:00am
Getting Started with Publishing
March 27 from noon-1:00pm
For more information, see our Classes page.
ECU Webpages Down - March 15, 10:00am-10:30am
Posted on 03/12/2009
Expires on 03/15/2009
ITCS is announcing downtime for the Commonspot system to perform upgrades during the normal maintenance window. Commonspot will be unavailable on Sunday morning, March 15 from 10:00am till 10:30am. During the downtime some ECU web pages will be unavailable; however the main site will be functional.
BlackBoard Downtime - Today - March 9, 8am-12noon
Posted on 03/09/2009
Expires on 03/10/2009
ITCS is announcing downtime for the Blackboard system to perform updates. Blackboard will be unavailable on Monday morning, March 9, from 8:00am till 12:00 noon.
Spring Break Hours (March 9-15)--No Changes
Posted on 03/05/2009
Expires on 03/15/2009
During Spring Break (March 9-15), Laupus Library will maintain normal operating hours.
Operating hours including holiday and break schedules can be found on the librarys' hours page.
New Ovid Medline Tutorials Available
Posted on 03/04/2009
Expires on 03/31/2009
New video tutorials for searching in Ovid Medline are now available on the Help Sheet and Tutorials page (accessible through How Do I) and under the magnifying glasses on the Electronic Resources page.
These new tutorials now have short quizzes at the end so you can test your knowledge.
Water Turned off on March 2, 2009 till 1:30pm
Posted on 03/02/2009
Expires on 03/02/2009
Facilities will be making repairs on March 2, 2009. All water will be turned off in the Health Sciences Building from approximately 11:30 to 1:30 pm. No water will be available for handwashing or toilets.
March 3 to March 6 Free Classes at Laupus
Posted on 02/27/2009
Expires on 03/06/2009
Laupus Library will be offering free classes in the Laupus Library Computer Classroom. Come in and learn some time saving techniques.
CINAHL
Tuesday, March 3 from 9-10am
Medline
Wednesday, March 4 from 1-2pm
Searching Evidence Based Healthcare Information
Friday, March 6 from 9-10am
For more information, see our Classes page.
CINAHL Problems February 23, 2009
Posted on 02/23/2009
Expires on 02/23/2009
The Ebsco CINAHL database is experiencing intermittent problems today. We are working to fix the problem, but if you see a page that reads "Error Checking Simultaneous Access," click the "login" link, then, click the "Choose and Ebsco database." You should see the CINAHL link halfway down the page.
Or, call us at 252.744.2230 for help.
Free Classes February 23-Feb 26
Posted on 02/19/2009
Expires on 02/27/2009
Laupus Library will be offering free classes this week in the Laupus Library Computer Classroom. Come in and learn some time saving techniques.
Getting Started with Library Research
Monday, February 23 from 9-10am
Finding Full Text
Thursday, February 26 from 1-2pm
For more information, see our Classes page.
History Lecture Monday, Feb. 23 at 4:30
Posted on 02/19/2009
Expires on 02/24/2009
“Who Was the First Physician?” presented by R. Lee West, M.D., Professor, Pathology on Monday, February 23 @ 4:30 in the 4th floor Evelyn Fike Laupus Gallery of the Laupus Library. Refreshments will be provided. Lectures may be audio and/or videotaped. Lectures are sponsored by the Laupus Library History Collections & the Department of Medical Humanities.
Classes February 16 - 18
Posted on 02/16/2009
Expires on 02/19/2009
Laupus Library will be offering free classes this week in the Laupus Library Computer Classroom. Come in and learn some time saving techniques.
Citing Sources with Refworks
Monday, February 16 from 4-5pm
CINAHL
Wednesday, February 18 from 1-2pm
For more information, see our Classes page.
February 2009 Issue of the Umbrella
Posted on 02/12/2009
Find out the latest news from the Laupus Health Sciences Library - check out the February 2009 issue of the Umbrella, available through the Publications page.
Print copies are also available in the library.
Free Classes Feb. 2 through Feb. 4
Posted on 02/02/2009
Expires on 02/04/2009
The following classes will take place in the Laupus Library Computer Classroom. There is no registration required. Come and learn some time saving techniques!
Searching for Evidence Based Literature
Monday, Feb. 2 from 5:30-6:30pm
Keeping Up with the Literature (RSS Feeds, Email alerts and more)
Wednesday, Feb. 4 from Noon-1:00pm
For more information on other times and sessions, see the Classes page.
New Computer Use Policy
Posted on 02/02/2009
Effective today, Laupus Library has a new policy for computer use in the 2nd floor User Services area. Please click on "About Us" from our main library website, and then click on "Policies".
EBSCO database downtime January 31--February 1
Posted on 01/29/2009
Expires on 02/02/2009
This weekend, from January 31 through February 1, 2009, you may notice some intermittent access interruption to the EBSCO Databases (CINAHL, PsycINFO, etc) due to planned system maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Free Classes January 26 - 30, 2009
Posted on 01/26/2009
Expires on 01/30/2009
This week, Laupus Library is offering the following Drop-In Classes.
Where's the Skeleton?: Library Orientation
Monday January 26 from 5:30-6:30pm
CINAHL
Thursday January 29 from Noon-1:00pm
For more information or to sign up for a reminder email, see our
Classes page.
Health Sciences History Lecture, Monday, Jan. 26 at 4:30
Posted on 01/23/2009
Expires on 01/27/2009
Medical History Interest Group presents ... “Dr. James Lind and the Story of Scurvy”. Presented by Charles M. Phillips, MD, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine, Dermatology at 4:30 on Monday, January 26 in the Evelyn Fike Laupus Gallery, 4th Floor, Laupus Library. Refreshments will be provided
Free Classes This Week
Posted on 01/13/2009
Expires on 01/16/2009
This week, the library is offering the following free classes in the Computer Classroom. Come and learn some time saving tips and tricks. No registration required.
Where's the Skeleton?: Library Orientation
Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 3-4pm
Medline: All about the premier health sciences database
Thursday, Jan. 15 from 3-4pm
System Downtime - Jan.17 & 18
Posted on 01/12/2009
Expires on 01/19/2009
As part of the ongoing data center renovations, a planned data center POWER OUTAGE will take place on Saturday, January 17th. The power outage will impact most of the technology services available to the ECU community, including: Library Catalog(Laupus, Joyner & Music) Banner IDX – GE Healthcare E-mail OneStop Piratedrive Main Campus and Residence Hall wireless network service. More Information
Spring Drop-In Class Schedule Now Available
Posted on 01/06/2009
The schedule for our Spring Drop-In Classes is now ready both on One Stop or on our classes page.
Also, it's not too late to schedule a library instruction session for your Spring class. Contact your liaison for more information.
Innovation Expo - April 2, 2009
Posted on 01/05/2009
The Innovation Expo is happening on April 2, 2009 at the East Carolina Heart Institute. Everything is free and everyone is welcome to attend.
More Information
New CINAHLvia Ebsco Video tutorial
Posted on 12/10/2008
There is a new video tutorial for the latest version of CINAHL via Ebsco. You can find it on the
Help Sheets and Tutorials page.
iPod touch loan w/Netter's anatomy flash cards
Posted on 12/05/2008
The Computer Lab is now loaning iPod touches to ECU Division of Health Sciences faculty, staff, and students. The touches are pre-loaded with Netter's anatomy flash cards. More information is on the equipment loan page.
Check Out Lost & Found!
Posted on 12/04/2008
Expires on 12/31/2008
Have you lost items recently? They may be waiting for you at the Laupus Library Service Desk or at the desk in the computer lab. We keep lost and found items for a semester before sending them on to ECU Police.
Reminder - "Reserve" Items Require an ID
Posted on 12/01/2008
Items in the Laupus Library collection that are designated "Reserve" can not be taken outside of the library. You can however check them out and use the item anywhere in the library. You will need to be eligible to check out materials and have a photo ID to leave with the Service Desk attendant. Or you may use these items in the Reserves reading area without needing to check them out at all. If you have questions or need help with Reserve items, please contact us at 252-744-2219 or stop by our Service Desk.
Electronic Resources Problem
Posted on 11/25/2008
Expires on 11/27/2008
The electronic resources have been unexpectedly down intermittently. The problem has been reported and ITCS is working on a solution.
LIBRARY CLOSED Nov. 27 & 28
Posted on 11/24/2008
Expires on 11/29/2008
Laupus Library will be closed November 27 & 28.
Regular hours resume on Saturday, November 29.
Full list of hours
History of Medicine Lecture, Friday Nov. 21 at 12 noon
Posted on 11/20/2008
Expires on 11/23/2008
History of Medicine Lecture Series presents... "Unpacking the Black Bag: Country Doctors & Narratives of Rural Health Care, 1920s-1970s" Presented by: Sasha Mullally, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of History, University of Alberta 12:00pm, Friday, November 21, 2008 Evelyn Fike Laupus Gallery 4th Floor, Laupus Library Pizza provided for the first 20 people.
Holiday Hours--Research First Aid
Posted on 11/17/2008
Expires on 12/31/2008
If you are wondering what the holiday hours will be for Laupus or Joyner, check out the latest episode of Research First Aid. A full list of the Laupus Hours are located on the hours page.
Medical History Lecture - Monday, Nov. 17 - 4:30pm
Posted on 11/17/2008
Expires on 11/18/2008
"Theobald Smith: Microbe Hunter"
John M. Lehman, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, Health Sciences
Professor, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Monday, November 17 @ 4:30pm
Evelyn Fike Laupus Gallery
4th floor of Laupus Library
Refreshments will be provided
Lectures are sponsored by the Laupus Library History Collections & the Department of Medical Humanities
Lectures may be audio and/or videotaped
History Lecture Monday, Nov. 3
Posted on 10/29/2008
Expires on 11/03/2008
On November 3 at 4:30 in the 4th floor gallery of Laupus Library, Anthony J. Papalas, PhD, Professor, History, will present a Medical History Interest Group lecture on "Democedes of Croton and the State of Pre-Hippocratic Medicine in Ancient Greece". Everyone is invited.
New Issue of Umbrella Available
Posted on 10/17/2008
Check out the latest issue of Umbrella for news from Laupus Health Sciences Library.
Print copies are also available in the library.
October is National Medical Librarian Month
Posted on 10/02/2008
To find out more, see the exhibit at the entrance to the library or check out our Laupus Library Celebrates National Medical Librarian Month page.
Web Resources Down Time
Posted on 10/02/2008
Expires on 10/10/2008
Oct. 10 - Most ECU web sites, including Laupus Library's web site, will be down 5pm-12am. For more information go to ITCS Announcements
Item Requests Now Available Online
Posted on 10/01/2008
For your convenience, Laupus Library now provides an online form for submitting item requests.
Learn more on the Item Request Service Page.
Improved access to AGRICOLA
Posted on 09/25/2008
We now have access to AGRICOLA through Ovid. To access this database, simply go to the Electronic Resources page and select "A" for AGRICOLA. It will be located on the very bottom of the database list.
Need Help With CINAHL???
Posted on 09/23/2008
We have observed problems with the new Ebsco interface and CINAHL. We are working with the company to solve all issues.
Until the problems are resolved, we have created a quick list of helpful tips that might make your lives easier.
CINAHL TIPS
Construction-- Sept. 15 and 16
Posted on 09/15/2008
Due to some minor renovations near our main 2nd floor doors, there may be construction noise throughout the day on Monday, September 15 in Laupus Library.
Also, on September 16, painters will be staining wood near the service desk, so there may be fumes around the second floor.
Please plan your library visit with this in mind.
Suggestion Box
Posted on 09/10/2008
Tell us what you think!
We have a suggestion box located near the 2nd floor elevator door. If you have comments or suggestions that might help us better serve you, please look for the box.
CONSTRUCTION NOISE - Thursday, Sept. 11th
Posted on 09/10/2008
There will be some minor construction taking place near the Service Desk on Thursday, September 11.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Exam Master Now Available from Anywhere
Posted on 09/10/2008
Exam Master is now available from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection and a pirate id and password.
Exam Master can be accessed from the Electronic Resources page under "E" for Exam Master. This resource provides exam preparation and review software to medical students, residents, physician assistants, and some other health sciences.
ACE West no longer in Laupus Library
Posted on 09/08/2008
ACE West Support Center has relocated and is no longer in Laupus Library. Their new location is room 3330 in the Allied Health Building.
More Information
New at Laupus Library
Posted on 08/21/2008
WELCOME BACK STUDENTS AND FACULTY!
New for fall semester 2008, please be aware of the following changes & additions:
-NEW WEBSITE - the library website has been redesigned; please send us your feedback or let us know if you need help
-NEW E-RESOURCES PAGE - the Electronic Resources page has been redesigned and reorganized.
CINAHL Database Changes
Posted on 08/21/2008
Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature has changed parent companies. EBSCO Information Systems now owns CINAHL and has redesigned the online search page.
As a result, please be aware that CINAHL may not have the functionality you remember.
Please allow yourself a little extra time to get familiar with EBSCO CINAHL, and as always contact one of our librarians if you need help.
PubMed Now Indexes Videos of Experiments and Protocols in Life Sciences
Posted on 08/21/2008
Read more at The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Now Hiring Students Awarded Federal Work Study Before September 30.
Posted on 08/21/2008
The Collection Management Department of the Laupus Health Sciences Library is now hiring students that have received a Federal Work Study Hiring Authorization Form.
We have about 5 positions available. Please contact Delores Reeves at reevesd@ecu.edu or call (252) 744-5401 to set up an interview and get your award letter back to Financial Aid before the September 30, 2008 deadline.
History of Medicine Lecture on Monday, August 25
Posted on 08/20/2008
Sy Saeed, M.D., Professor and Chairman, Psychiatric Medicine will present "Voices and Visions: A History of Madness, Institutions, and Recovery" in association with the exhibit "The Lives They Left Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic". The presentation will be held Monday, August 25 at 4:30. The location for this presentation only is the Library's Computer Classroom (room 2502G). Medical History Interest Group presentations listing
Library Hours Changing August 17
Posted on 08/14/2008
The last day of Summer Hours will be Saturday, August 16.
Library hours
Toll Free number now available
Posted on 08/06/2008
Laupus Library now has a toll free number: 1-888-820-0522. This number connects to the library's Service Desk.
Fall Drop-In Classes Now Available
Posted on 07/24/2008
The schedule for this fall's drop-in classes is now available from our Classes Webpage.
New Cinahl Help Sheet Available
Posted on 07/24/2008
For assistance with the new Ebsco Interface, see our new help sheet on the Help Sheet and Tutorial Page.
EBSCO Interface Changes
Posted on 07/21/2008
EBSCO has changed its user interface.
If you have questions, or need to report problems please call our Service Desk at 252-744-2230.
