Australasian Digital Theses will be unavailable on Saturday 15th November.
Anyone needing to access UTAS theses can check UTAS ePrints
Friday 14 November 2008
Tuesday 21 October 2008
Gene Gateway - Exploring Genes
This website gives an overview of information on genes and genetic disorders. The chromosome viewer enables you to isolate a chromosome, view its composition and see the genes that have been identified on it. You can also do tutorials to learn about genetic Web resources.
The site is from the US Department of Energy, Biological and Environmental Research.
The site is from the US Department of Energy, Biological and Environmental Research.
Online texts from Colorado State University
The Digestive system is an online textbook produced by Colorado State University. You can navigate through the book by using the links. It also contains diagrams to explain different topics.
Clicking on the Hypertextbook menu will bring up the other books in the series. These include the Endocrine System and Medical Genetics.
Clicking on the Hypertextbook menu will bring up the other books in the series. These include the Endocrine System and Medical Genetics.
Tuesday 30 September 2008
MDConsult books updated
MDConsult has just released updates for several of its textbooks. These include:
Abeloff's Clinical Oncology
Raj's Practical management of pain
Ferri's Clinical advisor 2009
Essentials in physical medicine and rehabilitation
The books are available in full text through the library website. Just go to Databases and then M for MDConsult.
Abeloff's Clinical Oncology
Raj's Practical management of pain
Ferri's Clinical advisor 2009
Essentials in physical medicine and rehabilitation
The books are available in full text through the library website. Just go to Databases and then M for MDConsult.
Thursday 11 September 2008
Importing from Google Scholar and Web of Science using Firefox
This information is only for people using Firefox as their browser
Q: I'm using Firefox as my browser. When I import from Google Scholar and Web of Science no citations appear.
A: When you select the Export to EndNote button in either Web of Science or Google Scholar you get a screen asking you which application/software you want to open this file with. You need to select EndNote the program (not your library)for this screen. Then you get a screen asking which library you want to place the references in. You can then select your library, click open and the references will appear.
Q: I'm using Firefox as my browser. When I import from Google Scholar and Web of Science no citations appear.
A: When you select the Export to EndNote button in either Web of Science or Google Scholar you get a screen asking you which application/software you want to open this file with. You need to select EndNote the program (not your library)for this screen. Then you get a screen asking which library you want to place the references in. You can then select your library, click open and the references will appear.
Abbreviated journal titles in PubMed
Q: The journal titles of my PubMed references are abbreviated but Harvard requires me to have the journal title in full. How do I fix this?
A: The easiest way to fix this issue is to edit the references as you are importing them into your library. When you have the new references in EndNote in the temporary holding place, manually alter each reference by typing in the full journal title in the correct field. They will then be displayed correctly in your document.
If you have already started your document, change the journal titles in EndNote then in Word choose Format Bibliography from the EndNote toolbar. The journal titles will be changed to show the full title.
A: The easiest way to fix this issue is to edit the references as you are importing them into your library. When you have the new references in EndNote in the temporary holding place, manually alter each reference by typing in the full journal title in the correct field. They will then be displayed correctly in your document.
If you have already started your document, change the journal titles in EndNote then in Word choose Format Bibliography from the EndNote toolbar. The journal titles will be changed to show the full title.
Quotations and Harvard
Q: How do I reference a quotation using Harvard?
A: The UTAS Library guide to Harvard referencing talks about the correct way to use quotations.
Generally speaking short quotations (less than three lines) are placed in single quotation marks and are placed in the sentence.
Quotations longer than three lines are usually indented.
Please read the referencing guide in the link above for detailed information.
A: The UTAS Library guide to Harvard referencing talks about the correct way to use quotations.
Generally speaking short quotations (less than three lines) are placed in single quotation marks and are placed in the sentence.
Quotations longer than three lines are usually indented.
Please read the referencing guide in the link above for detailed information.
Wednesday 10 September 2008
Web of Science capitalisation of article titles
Q: The article titles from Web of Science come through in capitals. How can I change it?
A: First go to the Edit menu in EndNote. Then select output styles and Edit "Harvard 2002 X1 utas". From the menu on the left hand side select Title Capitalisation which appears under the Bibliography heading. You need to select the Sentence style capitalisation button.
Close the screen. You will be asked if you want to save the changes. Select yes.
The reference in your EndNote library will still appear in capitals but in the display window at the bottom it should be changed to normal capitalisation.
A: First go to the Edit menu in EndNote. Then select output styles and Edit "Harvard 2002 X1 utas". From the menu on the left hand side select Title Capitalisation which appears under the Bibliography heading. You need to select the Sentence style capitalisation button.
Close the screen. You will be asked if you want to save the changes. Select yes.
The reference in your EndNote library will still appear in capitals but in the display window at the bottom it should be changed to normal capitalisation.
Monday 8 September 2008
Page numbers for in text citations
Q: How do I insert page numbers in my in text citations when I'm quoting?
A: You need to first insert the relevant citation in your Word document. Next click on the in text citation to select it and then click on Edit Citation on the EndNote toolbar. This gives you the Edit Citation screen. There is a box on the right hand side named pages. You enter the relevant page number and click the OK button at the bottom. Your page number should then be inserted in your in text citation.
A: You need to first insert the relevant citation in your Word document. Next click on the in text citation to select it and then click on Edit Citation on the EndNote toolbar. This gives you the Edit Citation screen. There is a box on the right hand side named pages. You enter the relevant page number and click the OK button at the bottom. Your page number should then be inserted in your in text citation.
Wednesday 27 August 2008
World Population Data sheet
The 2008 World Population Data Sheet is put out by the Population Reference Bureau and details information on current and projected population, infant mortality, nutrition information and population per square kilometre. Australian statistics can be found under the Oceania heading. It is useful to compare like countries.
The Population Reference Bureau website gives an overview of the information in the Data Sheet. You can also search by country and get more specific information such as life expectancy, literacy rates and school enrollment statistics.
The Population Reference Bureau website gives an overview of the information in the Data Sheet. You can also search by country and get more specific information such as life expectancy, literacy rates and school enrollment statistics.
Thursday 7 August 2008
Harvard referencing style
Q: How do I know what the correct version of Harvard looks like?
A: Check out the UTAS Harvard reference page. We even have a sample essay to show you how in-text citations and reference lists should appear.
A: Check out the UTAS Harvard reference page. We even have a sample essay to show you how in-text citations and reference lists should appear.
Removing duplicates
Q: How can I easily remove duplicates from my library?
A: From the References menu select Find Duplicates. One of each duplicated record will be highlighted. You can then either press the delete key or select Delete References from the references menu. In both cases you will be prompted with a screen asking if you wish to delete these records. Click the delete button in the box and the references disappear. Finally select Show all references to integrate the remaining references with the rest of your library.
A: From the References menu select Find Duplicates. One of each duplicated record will be highlighted. You can then either press the delete key or select Delete References from the references menu. In both cases you will be prompted with a screen asking if you wish to delete these records. Click the delete button in the box and the references disappear. Finally select Show all references to integrate the remaining references with the rest of your library.
Author's names display incorrectly
Q: How can I make my corporate author's name display correctly?
A: You need to place a comma after the author's name. For example Government of Tasmania, will display as Government of Tasmania.
A: You need to place a comma after the author's name. For example Government of Tasmania, will display as Government of Tasmania.
Reference Types
Q: My book or website reference doesn't look right when its displayed. What's wrong?
A: You may have not selected the correct reference type when inserting the reference information. When creating a new entry to a library the default reference type is journal article. Make sure you choose the correct reference type (eg. conference proceeding, government document, book) from the drop down menu. This will give you the correct fields to fill in.
A: You may have not selected the correct reference type when inserting the reference information. When creating a new entry to a library the default reference type is journal article. Make sure you choose the correct reference type (eg. conference proceeding, government document, book) from the drop down menu. This will give you the correct fields to fill in.
I can't find the correct Harvard style
Q: How can I get the correct Harvard style for my assignment?
A: If you download EndNote from the UTAS Library website you need to also download the Harvard 2002 X1 utas file. It can be found here. There are instructions on the EndNote page on where the file needs to be placed.
OR
If you have installed EndNote from a disc the disc will also contain of all the UTAS specific files. These can be installed straight onto your computer.
A: If you download EndNote from the UTAS Library website you need to also download the Harvard 2002 X1 utas file. It can be found here. There are instructions on the EndNote page on where the file needs to be placed.
OR
If you have installed EndNote from a disc the disc will also contain of all the UTAS specific files. These can be installed straight onto your computer.
My reference list looks weird
Q: How do I change the way my reference list looks?
A: You can change your output (reference) style in two ways.
Firstly, using the edit menu in EndNote, select Output Styles then Open Style Manager. All the available styles will be listed. You need to choose the harvard 2002 X1 utas style. Tick the box next to the style and close the style manager. The correct Harvard will now be available for selection in the styles list in your library.
OR
You can change the output style from the drop down style menu at the top of your library. Choose select another style and the list of available styles will be shown. Select the harvard 2002 X1 utas style from the list. It will then be available in the styles list in your library.
A: You can change your output (reference) style in two ways.
Firstly, using the edit menu in EndNote, select Output Styles then Open Style Manager. All the available styles will be listed. You need to choose the harvard 2002 X1 utas style. Tick the box next to the style and close the style manager. The correct Harvard will now be available for selection in the styles list in your library.
OR
You can change the output style from the drop down style menu at the top of your library. Choose select another style and the list of available styles will be shown. Select the harvard 2002 X1 utas style from the list. It will then be available in the styles list in your library.
Tuesday 5 August 2008
How can I remove a citation from my document?
Q: How do I remove a citation from my Word document?
A: It is important to maintain the link between Word and EndNote. Instead of highlighting and deleting an in-text citation use the following steps:
Click on the relevant in-text citation in Word
Use the edit citation icon on the toolbar
The selected citation will be shown highlighted in the new screen
Choose the remove button
Click OK when all desired citations have been edited.
A: It is important to maintain the link between Word and EndNote. Instead of highlighting and deleting an in-text citation use the following steps:
Click on the relevant in-text citation in Word
Use the edit citation icon on the toolbar
The selected citation will be shown highlighted in the new screen
Choose the remove button
Click OK when all desired citations have been edited.
CWYW doesn't work properly
Q: When I insert citations I get a #number instead of a proper citation and no entry in my reference list.
A: Cite While You Write needs to be enabled. The #number is the reference's place in your library.
From the EndNote toolbar in Word select the Format Bibliography button.
Click the Instant Formatting tab
Click the enable button
Your document should be automatically reformatted.
A: Cite While You Write needs to be enabled. The #number is the reference's place in your library.
From the EndNote toolbar in Word select the Format Bibliography button.
Click the Instant Formatting tab
Click the enable button
Your document should be automatically reformatted.
No toolbar in Word
If your EndNote toolbar doesn't appear in Word after you have installed EndNote do the following:
Close any open Word documents
Access the Start menu from the bottom left hand corner of your desktop.
Select EndNote from the All Programs menu
Select Configure EndNote
Follow the wizard
Open a Word document - the tool bar should now be present
Close any open Word documents
Access the Start menu from the bottom left hand corner of your desktop.
Select EndNote from the All Programs menu
Select Configure EndNote
Follow the wizard
Open a Word document - the tool bar should now be present
EndNote FAQ
I will be presenting a series of posts over the next few weeks which are EndNote FAQs.
These are primarily to assist the first year Medical students with an assignment they are currently undertaking.
You can obtain EndNote assistance from any of the UTAS Libraries.
These are primarily to assist the first year Medical students with an assignment they are currently undertaking.
You can obtain EndNote assistance from any of the UTAS Libraries.
Tuesday 22 July 2008
Muscle Atlas: Muscuskeletal radiology
Dr Michael Richardson at the University of Washington has developed this Muscle Atlas where you can view each muscle in the upper or lower extremity.
Found via The Scout Report
Found via The Scout Report
MDConsult
We are having a few issues with access to MDConsult. It currently only allows access to a preview version and you are unable to access full text. We are trying to fix this as soon as possible. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Staffing changes
Trevor has commenced working at the Clinical Library Monday to Friday from 1-5pm. Trevor also works during the weekend.
Jasmine has joined us to work on Mondays from 5-8pm and weekends.
Our team now consists of Ian, Katrina, Mariola, Trevor, Jasmine, Donna, Beth and Jodi.
Jasmine has joined us to work on Mondays from 5-8pm and weekends.
Our team now consists of Ian, Katrina, Mariola, Trevor, Jasmine, Donna, Beth and Jodi.
Monday 3 March 2008
Bassett Dissection photos online
Stanford University is digitising the Bassett collection of dissection images. Many of these images are the ones used in Medical texts. Information about the project is available at:
http://med.stanford.edu/news_releases/2008/february/bassett-0220/
Found via ResearchBuzz
http://med.stanford.edu/news_releases/2008/february/bassett-0220/
Found via ResearchBuzz
Thursday 28 February 2008
Pinky and the Brain
Here is some fun to start the new academic year. Learn parts of the brain with Pinky and the Brain.
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Li5nMsXg1Lk
Don't forget the brain stem!
http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Li5nMsXg1Lk
Don't forget the brain stem!
Tuesday 22 January 2008
Welcome to 2008
Welcome back to everyone who has started studying for the year. Just a reminder that for the next few weeks we still have vacation opening hours. The Library is open 8.30am-6pm Monday to Friday.
The Library will be closed on Monday 28th due to the Australia Day Holiday.
The Library will be closed on Monday 28th due to the Australia Day Holiday.
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