Friday 13 March 2015

A special notice for University of Liverpool library users

To University of Liverpool library users

Due to our recent change to a new library management system please be aware that items may show as available on the University of Liverpool library catalogue but in fact they may be on loan. Whilst the transitional phase continues it is advisable to either check the holdings on our new system at http://lstmedlib.on.worldcat.org/discovery or call in advance to ensure the item is available for loan before visiting the LSTM library.

THANK YOU
 
Our contact details are as follows:

Phone: 0151 705 3221
Email: library@lstmed.ac.uk
Twitter: @lstmlibrary





Tuesday 3 March 2015

Expand your horizons. Worldcat is coming from March 2015






WorldCat is coming to LSTM  March 2015

'Every second, WorldCat is searched 22 times' 

  'Every week, 2,000,000 use WorldCat'  

'484 languages represented in WorldCat'

'Holdings of 74,000 libraries'

OCLC Annual Report 2014

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 WorldCat:

WorldCat is the biggest library catalogue in the world. LSTM becomes part of this from March 2015 so you can tap into the resources of thousands of libraries around the world, including the British Library and the Welcome Trust. 


Just as we work globally, we can now search global resources.

Search WorldCat using your preferred device and local resources held in libraries nearest to you, not just LSTM- although results for what we have access to will be listed first. Create lists, add reviews or make recommendations to send to colleagues or share with a larger community.

We may not be able to supply everything that's available on WorldCat itself (it's big!) but core printed resources, and expanding range of e-resources, a document delivery service, and continuing access to the Uni is in place.

FAQs for detailed information are being released over the coming months. Please get in touch for a preview and try it out in advance.
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WorldCat Discovery – new Library Catalogue


LSTM Library’s new catalogue WorldCat Discovery goes ‘live’ on 9 March 2015, providing access to all of LSTM's print holdings and selected electronic journals. There will be further integration of e-resources from April onwards. 

Current LSTM students can continue to use University of Liverpool online library resources until September 2015, after which point they will be directed to WorldCat Discovery. 

Staff and students will benefit from enhanced features within the new catalogue, specifically the ability to create lists, write reviews, e-mail recommended reading and locate items at a local, regional and global level.

References can be exported directly from WorldCat Discovery into reference management software and WorldCat’s 300+ million records can be searched using multiple devices. 

A new LSTM document delivery service will be available for one year from 1st August which will be used to supplement LSTM's existing collection. More information to follow.

LSTM staff with associate  membership of the University and PhD students will continue to have access to University of Liverpool library resources after September 2015; however this is subject to review and may change. 

(Next intake of Masters students will have access to the University of Liverpool and other academic libraries under the Sconul link scheme from September 2015*).

To search WorldCat Discovery now, go to:



*LSTM taught Masters students will be able to borrow books from other Sconul member libraries, however the number of items permitted will vary across institutions and may be subject to change. These students will be permitted to borrow a maximum of two books each from the University of Liverpool libraries. 
For information on Sconul:

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WorldCat FAQs for LSTM students:


*  How do I access the WorldCat Discovery?
  To search, go to: search.library.lstmed.ac.uk


This works whether you are at LSTM or not.Although not necessary for searching, logging-on when you start means you can do more with results: reserve items, renew items, create lists and forward them, check your account. You will also need to be logged on if you wish to read online articles from journals we subscribe to. 


* What’s the difference between WorldCat that I find on Google, and WorldCat Discovery?
The major difference is that Discovery has been tailored to list holdings for LSTM results first so it is more convenient if you need to get your hands on an item locally. You can also log into your personal borrower account. 


*  Can I access and use WorldCat overseas?
 Yes. All you need is a web device connected to the internet.   



*  Will I have access to electronic resources via the catalogue? If so, what will these be? 
  Yes – initially this will be for a smaller, more focused range than what the University offers. There will be an A-Z list on WorldCat Discovery. For students already registered with the University, you may continue to use both libraries for e-resources. 


* How does this affect my access to the University libraries?
If you already have a university card you may use the Sydney Jones and Harold Cohen libraries as usual – but remember that we operate separate systems, so your account activity there is exclusive to anything that you may do with your LSTM library membership. 
If you are registered with LSTM only, you will have to apply individually for a Library account with the university. 


* Can I access the University of Liverpool library collection online?
 Yes, search for it on the web. http://www.liv.ac.uk/library  (Please note: if you are not registered as a member, there will be some restrictions on what you borrow, reserve or download). 


* What exactly can I do with a LSTM Library account?
You can carry out the usual tasks such as borrow items, make a reservation, check out any fines,  you can also mark items in a search result for emailing or exporting into a reference software, and even review items. 


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WorldCat FAQs for LSTM Staff:

* Will I have the same level of access to University of Liverpool resources as before?
In the short-term, yes. Please continue to use your existing University card until you are notified otherwise. Should you experience any problems with access to e-journals, please check these hints and tips for accessing e-resources
Remember: any reference to our printed collections will be on WorldCat ONLY from 9th March. There will be a number of additional changes over the next 6 months, such as an LSTM specific Inter-Library loan service (from Aug 2015), and a phased introduction of LSTM e-subscriptions (from Sept 2015).
If you do not have a University card, you can apply individually for a University Associate Card (you may need to speak to HR about this) or you may wish to use the SCONUL Access scheme of which LSTM are now members. 



* What e-resources will I be able to access via the LSTM Library?
From Mar 2015 you can find references to open access titles plus Online Archive papers (Eprints). More resources will gradually be added over the next 6 months. You can of course use whatever becomes available – just bear in mind the range on the LSTM network is more select than that of the University.
We advise you to continue to use the University Library for the fullest access to e-resources until Sept 2015, when the bulk of our e-subscriptions are scheduled to go-live. 


* What are the benefits of using WorldCat?
WorldCat covers 107 H.E. libraries in the UK, including the University of Liverpool and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Internationally it includes the collections of libraries in the Middle East and Africa plus national libraries, such as British Library, Library of Congress. In addition WorldCat covers the holdings of leading medical libraries such as the Wellcome Trust, Nuffield College and National Library of Medicine.
You can access WorldCat using a range of mobile devices and have the ability to locate resources in a library nearest to you. 


* How do I access WorldCat Discovery?
Bookmark this address: search.library.lstmed.ac.uk


Please note that the Firefox and Chrome browsers will give you the best experience. 



* Can I access and use WorldCat overseas?
Yes, as long as you have internet access and an enabled device 



* What’s the difference between WorldCat and WorldCat Discovery?
WorldCat is a generic site on which you can create an independent account so that you can develop lists of references for public sharing. It combines the records of 74,000 libraries, regardless of geography. If you are simply interested in finding a few references, search this and then see which Library holds it nearest to you on the map. You can then create an account on WorldCat but this is different from your LSTM credentials.

WorldCat Discovery is customised to show the details of LSTM's holdings on which your Staff/Student ID is your account username. LSTM holdings will appear first in search reults with availability and shelf-mark details, once you choose the home library (LSTM) filter. You can also access your borrower account through Discovery, change your password, check your loans, reservations, and fines.
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Any questions please email: library@lstmed.ac.uk


Tuesday 24 February 2015

Accessing e-resources at LSTM








Whilst LSTM is mid-way in its migration from the University of Liverpool access to electronic resources is still through the University of Liverpool Library website. This route allows the link resolver to recognise you as an authorised user and will provide access. Trying to reach a resource through google will not work.




to access guide showing how to do this click here: http://bit.ly/1GnWIdR 
(if you're not already logged in, you'll need to enter your Office 365 username & password to view this document)







if you need any help or have any questions,
please contact any of the Library Team



library@lstmed.ac.uk




Wednesday 3 December 2014

Useful iPhone Apps Guide for Clinical/Non Clinical Staff and Patients


 
This very useful iPhone apps guide was created by Virginia Jordan at the Countess of Chester Hospital Education and Training Centre Library in 2011. This 2014 edition has been updated by Samantha Billingham.


Users of this Guide: Terms and Conditions

This FREE iPhone app guide has been created for informative purposes only. The creators of the guide are neither associated with Apple or any of the companies providing apps / adverts nor responsible for the content found on these.

The iPhone apps selection on this guide has been based on iPhone user suggestions, reviews and customer ratings, price, location i.e. UK or simply at the creator’s discretion, as per date of release of the guide.

All apps are compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Some apps have special iPad versions; they are indicated on this guide as “Additional iPad version also available”. iPad versions may have a different price.

All iPhone apps on this guide should work with the current iPhone model and iOS version at date of creation.

Some apps may not work on older iPhone models, and upgrades to newer versions of the iOS      could also affect the functionality of the apps; please ensure that these apps will work with the combination of your iPhone model and iOS version before buying or installing. Some apps may require “In App Purchases” i.e. additional purchases, once they have been installed.

iPhone apps are available on the App Store (Copyright © 2011 Apple Inc. All rights reserved).

Apple Terms and Conditions: http://www.apple.com/legal/terms/site.html


iTunes and its licensors reserve the right to change, suspend, remove, or disable access to any iTunes Products, content, or other materials that are offered by the Service without notice.  Changes to this guide might be done exclusively by its creator. The creator of this guide is not responsible of any changes made to this list by any third parties.  A revised version to this guide will be distributed when its creator considers appropriate; if you notice mistakes or changes to the information provided on this guide, would like to contribute with other useful iPhone apps or make further enquiries, please contact:

 
The Library Team
Education and Training Centre Library
Countess of Chester Hospital NHSFT
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1UL
e-mail: edtc.libraryservices@nhs.net
Phone: 01244364734
 
Distribution of this guide is permitted provided the above terms and conditions and the EDTC Library Team are mentioned on all copies.


Click here to access the guide










 

 

 
 

 

Monday 1 December 2014

Welcome to students on the Diploma in Tropical Nursing course


Hello to all students on the Diploma in Tropical Nursing

Welcome to the Donald Mason Library.

Below is some information you may find useful whilst you are studying at LSTM.

Books

Those relevant to some of your course topics can be found in the following areas:
Sexual & Reproductive Health   UV-UW
Public Health   SO-SOA
Parasitology   L
Malaria   LF
Laboratory Practices   QH
Humanitarian Studies   SQC
Tuberculosis   JC
AIDS   KXC
Paediatrics   UX
Tropical Medicine   UB


Journals



 
We have a wide variety of journals both in hard formats and electronically. Some of those which may be relevant to your course include:
British Journal of Midwifery
Tropical Medicine & International Health
Maternal & Child Nutrition
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
 
Merchandise and Stationery
We have a selection of stationery for sale including a special offer if you buy a number of items together.


 
We also have a selection of LSTM merchandise for sale including polo shirts, hoodies, fleeces and beanie hats. We also have canvas bags, umbrellas, pens, torches and badges.
Our Mellorware range is made exclusively for LSTM by designer Lianne Mellor. The range includes mugs, trinket boxes, jugs, vases, teapots and tea towels.
 


Our opening hours during your course:

Week 1 Monday 1st - Friday 5th December

Mon-Thurs 9-7

Friday 9-5

Week 2 Monday 8th - Friday 12th December

Mon-Thurs 9-7

Friday 9-5

Week 3 Monday 15th – Friday 19th December

Monday-Thurs 9-5
Friday 9-12

We look forward to seeing you in the Donald Mason Library soon!
 

 







Friday 17 October 2014

Jeremy Jolly, Dickson D.Despommier et al..... New book stock today....


 
Feigin and Cherry's Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
(7th edition, 2013)

Shelfmark UX.176.7.2




Feigin and Cherry's Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases helps you put the very latest knowledge to work for your young patients with unparalleled coverage of everything from epidemiology, public health, and preventive medicine through clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and much more. Ideal for all physicians, whether in an office or hospital setting, Feigin and Cherry's equips you with trusted answers to your most challenging clinical infectious disease questions. Meet your most difficult clinical challenges in pediatric infectious disease, including today's more aggressive infectious and resistant strains as well as emerging and re-emerging diseases, with unmatched, comprehensive coverage of immunology, epidemiology, public health, preventive medicine, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and much more. Find the answers you need quickly thanks to an organization both by organ system and by etiologic microorganism, allowing you to easily approach any topic from either direction. Search the complete text and download all of the images online at Expert Consult. Implement the latest knowledge on cutting-edge topics with coverage of new developments in novel viral infections, expanding bacterial resistance, evaluation of immunocompromised hosts, invasive fungal infections, device-related infections, global travel medicine, neglected tropical diseases, and much more. Stay at the forefront of the pediatric infectious disease field through continuing and extensive updates on antibiotic resistance, novel therapeutics, and new molecular techniques in laboratory diagnosis. Recognize under which circumstances the use of diagnostic imaging is most appropriate and know the efficient diagnosis for infectious diseases. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should access to the web site be discontinued.











 


 
Color Atlas & Synopsis of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
 (3rd edition, 2011)

Shelfmark UTU.26.3



'An unmatched collection of full-color clinical images of common and rare sexually transmitted diseases More than 200 full-color photographs From the author's extensive private collection of clinical photographs comes the latest edition of this classic atlas of sexually transmitted diseases. The third edition of Color Atlas & Synopsis of Sexually Transmitted Diseases offers a succinct outline presentation that features color photographs for each disorder, accompanied by a concise overview of epidemiology, clinical manifestations, the physical examination, diagnosis and management, and prevention. Coverage of each condition includes one more clinical case studies. Color Atlas & Synopsis of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 3e includes about twenty percent new photographs, and the text has been entirely rewritten to include the latest information on epidemiology and treatment. A new chapter reviews the global epidemiology of HIV and AIDS as well as other STDs, and the chapter on HIV and AIDS has been substantially expanded. You will also find an important overview section on the clinical approach to patients with STDs. While written primarily for the clinician, it is an excellent resource for patient education and for nonprofessionals interested in STDs. This unique atlas covers: Bacterial sexually transmitted diseases Viral sexually transmitted diseases Clinical syndromes An outstanding clinical guide to confirm your next diagnosis and a quick source of up-to-date information on tests and treatment, Color Atlas & Synopsis of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 3e offers a collection of images that cannot be duplicated in print or online.'

 









Infection & Immunity

by John Playfair & Gregory Bancroft (4th edition, 2013)

Shelfmark HW.39.4
 
Our immune system is a complex network of cells continually battling against a barrage of attacks from our environment, quite literally to save our lives. But what protects us from the potentially life-threatening microorganisms that surround us every day? In the lucid, accessible style for which John Playfair is renowned, and together with Greg Bancroft, an expert in infectious diseases, Infection and Immunity explains how our immune system defends us. The authors describe the main causes of infection that our bodies have to battle against - from bacteria to viruses, fungi to protozoa - and explains the intricate and fascinating ways in which we respond, from detection of potentially dangerous organisms to their ultimate elimination - sometimes, unfortunately, suffering new pathological symptoms in the process. Presenting a fully-rounded, well-balanced overview of the field, the book also explains how diseases spread, and what measures we can take to control this spread - from vaccination to increasing awareness through public health initiatives. With examples of infectious diseases from across the world, Infection and Immunity is the ideal text for biomedical science, bioscience, and microbiology students who need to understand the basics of what causes infection, and how our immune systems respond. Online Resource Centre The Online Resource Centre to accompany the book features: For students: * Multiple choice questions to check your understanding as you progress through the text For registered adopters of the book: * Figures from the book, ready to download















First Aid Manual (10th edition, 2014)

Shelfmark VUF.4.10
 
Updated 10th edition: includes updates to first aid for choking infants. The First Aid Manual is the UK's only fully authorised first aid guide, endorsed by St John Ambulance, St Andrew's First Aid and the British Red Cross and packed with step-by-step first aid advice. Used as the official training manual for the UK's leading first aid organisations' courses, the bestselling First Aid Manual covers all aspects of first aid, from emergency first aid and first aid for babies and children, to resuscitation. Find out how to treat over 100 different conditions from splinters and sprained ankles to strokes and unconsciousness and how to use essential equipment. Step-by-step photography, all shot in-situ to reflect real-life issues, shows you what to do in any situation. The ideal first aid book for you and your family, keep the First Aid Manual handy; it could be a life-saver. (Previous edition ISBN 9781405362146).













 
Introducing Research and Evidence-Based Practice for
 Nursing and Healthcare Professionals, by Jeremy Jolley
(2nd edition, 2013)

Shelfmark RX.AW.11.2
 
 Research can seem difficult to get to grips with. However, at the heart of this book is the view that research is essentially a simple activity, the principles of which can be readily understood by students new to the subject. Each chapter guides the reader to uncover the 'mysteries' of research, exposing each aspect in turn, while demonstrating how research in healthcare is a practical activity, orientated directly to patient care. Fully updated to refer to the latest sources and studies, this book now includes: * Two new chapters on qualitative research, clearly explaining what it is and how to do it * A comprehensive glossary of qualitative and quantitative terms to demystify tricky terminology * An appendix of statistical tests, explaining the procedures for each * Many new examples from practice, applying the theory to a wide range of scenarios from across the healthcare professions This book is designed for all students of nursing and allied health professions studying research for the first time. Research is illustrated through examples of activities familiar to students from their daily lives, helping to build confidence in undertaking research and evidence-based practice.
 










People, Parasites & Plowshares: learning from our body's
most terrifying invaders, by Dickson D.Despommier (2013)

Shelfmark L.179

Dickson D. Despommier's vivid, visceral account of the biology, behavior, and history of parasites follows the interplay between these fascinating life forms and human society over thousands of years. Despommier focuses on long-term host-parasite associations, which have evolved to avoid or even subvert the human immune system. Some parasites do great damage to their hosts, while others have signed a kind of "peace treaty" in exchange for their long lives within them. Many parasites also practice clever survival strategies that medical scientists hope to mimic as they search for treatments for Crohn's disease, food allergies, type 1 diabetes, organ transplantation, and other medical challenges. Despommier concentrates on particularly remarkable and often highly pathogenic organisms, describing their lifecycles and the mechanisms they use to avoid elimination. He details their attack and survival plans and the nature of the illnesses they cause in general terms, enabling readers of all backgrounds to steal a glimpse into the secret work of such effective invaders. He also points to the cultural contexts in which these parasites thrive and reviews the current treatments available to defeat them. Encouraging scientists to continue to study these organisms even if their threat is largely contained, Despommier shows how closer dissection of the substances parasites produce to alter our response to them could help unravel some of our most complex medical conundrums.









 




Handbook of Web Surveys, by Jelke Bethlehem
& Silvia Biffignandi (2011)

Shelfmark ZV.AT.67
 
Handbook of Web Surveys presents a self-contained guide to methodological issues related to web surveys, covering both theoretical and practical aspects of the topic. The book first approaches the subject of web survey design, addressing the main question: How can an electronic questionnaire be designed such that respondents can complete it on the Internet without introducing (too many) errors? The second portion of the book is devoted to sampling issues and helping readers understanding how proper samples for web surveys can be selected to allow for unbiased estimation of population characteristics. The authors also explore the topics of under-coverage, self-selection, adjustment weighting, and propensity scores as they pertain to effective web survey development. Each chapter follows the same easy-to-follow format. Following an introduction, a description of theory is presented along with key formulae. Next, the discussed theory is applied to a real data set and accompanied with illustrative descriptions. Example sets and exercises are spread throughout each chapter, and a summary provides a brief overview of main points and concepts. Real data is used throughout the book, and a related Web site features additional data sets, interactive simulations, and solutions to exercises.











Internet Society by Maria Bakardjieva (2005)

Shelfmark AHX.22

Examines how people interpret, domesticate and creatively appropriate the Internet by integrating it into the projects and activities of their everyday lives. This book examines the evolution of the Internet into a mass medium and interrogates what users make of this communication medium.




 







 
Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis in the Health Sciences by Gareth Hagger-Johnson

Shelfmark ZV.AT.66


Whilst the 'health sciences' are a broad and diverse area, and includes public health, primary care, health psychology, psychiatry and epidemiology, the research methods and data analysis skills required to analyse them are very similar. Moreover, the ability to appraise and conduct research is emphasised within the health sciences - and students are expected increasingly to do both. Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis in the Health Sciences presents a balanced blend of quantitative research methods, and the most widely used techniques for collecting and analysing data in the health sciences. Highly practical in nature, the book guides you, step-by-step, through the research process, and covers both the consumption and the production of research and data analysis. Divided into the three strands that run throughout quantitative health science research - critical numbers, critical appraisal of existing research, and conducting new research - this accessible textbook introduces: Descriptive statistics Measures of association for categorical and continuous outcomes Confounding, effect modification, mediation and causal inference Critical appraisal Searching the literature Randomised controlled trials Cohort studies Case-control studies Research ethics and data management Dissemination and publication Linear regression for continuous outcomes Logistic regression for categorical outcomes. A dedicated companion website offers additional teaching and learning resources for students and lecturers, including screenshots, R programming code, and extensive self-assessment material linked to the book's exercises and activities. Clear and accessible with a comprehensive coverage to equip the reader with an understanding of the research process and the practical skills they need to collect and analyse data, it is essential reading for all undergraduate and postgraduate students in the health and medical sciences.





 




 
Biomolecular Information Processing: from logic systems to smart sensors and actuators by Evgeny Katz

Shelfmark BJT.51

Edited by a renowned and much cited chemist, this book covers the whole span of molecular computers that are based on biomolecules. The contributions by all the major scientists in the field provide an excellent overview of the latest developments in this rapidly expanding area. A must-have for all researchers working on this very hot topic. Perfectly complements Molecular and Supramolecular Information Processing , also by Prof. Katz. Both volumes together are available as a two-volume set as well.


 










 
Medical Statistics Made Easy by M.Harris & G.Taylor

Shelfmark EH.130.3

Medical Statistics Made Easy, the perennial bestseller in its field, is a book of key statistics principles for anyone studying or working in medicine and healthcare who needs a basic overview of the subject.