Description of Services - Health Sciences Library

Description of Services - Health Sciences Library - New York Medical College

Services
Ask a Librarian (web page)	Course-based classes	Harvey [Cardiac Patient Simulator]	Printing	Research/Online Search Service
AV Services, Equipment	Disks - CD's & Floppies	Instructional Work Shops	Recent Acquisitions List	Reserve Items
Auditoria Support	Document Delivery	Interlibrary Loans	Recommendations for Purchase	Scanning/Slide Conversion
AV Troubleshooting	Donating Books/Journals	Online Catalog of Holdings	Reference by Phone	Study/Meeting Room Reservations
Borrowing/Lending	Educational Media Consults	Photocopy Service	Reference Desk Service	Tours
Breast Cancer Models	Educational Media Teaching	Placing Items on Reserve	Reference Instruction	Transparencies
Classroom Reservations	Faculty Authors Bibliography	Poster Printing	Research Consultations	Videoconferencing

Access Services Department
Service / What is it?	Where do I go?	Who can help me?	Is there a charge?
Borrowing NYMC users have the privilege of borrowing journals, books, media equipment etc, 3 days for journals and 28 days for books, except for reserve items. Circulation of journals subject to current policies or restrictions.	The HSL is located off the lobby in the Basic Sciences Building. Check out at the main desk.	Go to the main desk or call extension #4200.	Overdue fines and fees are assumed as part of library privileges. See Fines and Fees
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Reserve Items Faculty members may request class materials be put on reserve. Items are to be borrowed for two hours, one day or three days. Two hour reserve items must stay in the library and the patron’s ID is held at the circulation desk.	A form is available at the library's circulation desk or by going to Web Forms	Go to the main desk or call extension #4200.	Overdue fines and fees are assumed as part of library privileges. See Fines and Fees
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Photocopy services (self service & document delivery) There are a variety of self service copiers available. Photocopy service is available from our staff for a fee.	Photocopiers, including a color copier, are available in the HSL.	Go to the main desk or call extension #4200.	Copies are $.10 each. Color copies are $.50 each. Photocopy service fee is $5.00 per article per 30 pp.
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Document delivery This is how a patron receives an interlibrary loan.	Current choices are pick-up, interoffice mail, US mail or FAX.	Go to the main desk or call extension #4200.	Regular ILL charges apply.
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Printing Printing is available from any computer in the library. Our color printer can be accessed from any computer on campus.	Printers are located in the Mastronardi Center, Computer Lab, and at the Main Desk. The color printer is in front of the Main Desk.	Go to the main desk or call extension #4200.	Copies are $.10 each. Color copies are $.50 each. Photocopy service fee is $5.00 per article per 30 pp.
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Interlibrary Loans If the HSL does not own a journal, book, video or other media, we can place an order to borrow it from another library.	Register with ILLIAD on our website to request a book, journal or media from another library or for Compact Shelving retrievals.	Call our ILL rep. at #4201 or contact the main desk, ext. #4200.	There is a $3.00 charge payable in advance.
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Library Classroom Reservation Faculty and large groups can reserve our 20 seat classroom with approval from the library director. Otherwise it is open for quiet study.	Room 109 is located in the rear of the library.	Go to the main desk or call extension #4200 for reservations.	No charges apply.
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Study/Meeting Room Reservation Two rooms are available for group study or meetings and may be booked no more than 24 hours in advance for up to two hours at a time.	Room 106 and Room 107 are located on the main level in the back of the library.	Go to the main desk or call extension #4200 for reservations. Please read Policy	No charges apply.
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Floppy disks, zip disks,CDs, Transparencies The HSL has items for sale to help students and staff make more efficient use of our other services.	All these items may be purchased at the access services desk.	Go to the main desk or call extension #4200.	Most items are $1.00 each
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Harvey Reservations “Harvey”, is a life-sized mannequin which simulates 27 cardiovascular conditions allowing study and practice of bedside examination techniques under realistic conditions.	Our two Cardiac Patient Simulators are presently located in the Health Sciences Library in the Basic Sciences Building.	Go to the library's main desk or call extension #4200 for reservations.	No charges apply.
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Scanning/Slide Conversion A scanner with a slide converter is available.	It is located in the library computer lab.	Go to the main desk or call extension #4200.	No fees.
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Breast Cancer Models A study model of a female breast with different sized lumps can be borrowed. It is a one day reserve item.	Come to the main desk to borrow the model.	Go to the main desk or call extension #4200.	There is no charge for the use of the model.
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Poster Printing The Library has a poster printer available for NYMC users by appointment Monday through Friday between 9AM and 4PM. Please see our Poster Information Page for details.	Call the Access Services desk for an appointment before bringing in any materials.	Go to the main desk or call extension #4200.	Please see the Poster Printer Use Policy for pricing.
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Reference and Information Services Department
Service / What is it?	Where do I go? / Who can help me?		Is there a charge?
Reference Desk Service A librarian is available to assist with research questions, to aid users in navigating the HSL collection, and to help with database searching.	Visit the Reference Desk in the Health Sciences Library, or call 914-594-4210. The reference desk is staffed Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM and Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, or other times by appointment.		This is part of basic library services for NYMC.
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Research Consultations Schedule individual, uninterrupted time with a reference librarian for research questions, thesis preparation, or to work through online searches. Evening hours available by special request.	Visit the Reference Desk in the Health Sciences Library, or call 914-594-4210		This is part of basic library services for NYMC.
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Virtual Reference / Ask A Librarian Service Ask A Librarian gives library users the ability to ask reference questions via the internet.	Go to the HSL home page Click on the Ask A Librarian image. Call the reference desk at 914-594-4210 for assistance.		This is part of basic library services for NYMC.
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Research / Online Search Service Reference Librarians are expert searchers who can do online database and manual searches for you.	Visit the Reference Desk in person, call 914-594-4210 or fill out the Search Request Form	NYMC students, faculty and staff: $10.00 per hour. Unaffiliated users: $90.00 per hour ($20.00 hour additional for rush requests). Special Members: $80.00 per hour ($20.00 hour additional for rush requests). Faxes are $5.00 each 20 pages.
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Instructional Workshops Workshops help students, faculty and employees navigate the resources and products available at the HSL. Courses include: Web-Based Searching; Introduction to MEDLINE; EndNote; Reference Manager; and Introduction to PubMed, among others. For the full course list, visit Instructional Workshops	To sign up: 1) Use the online Class Registration Form 2) Sign up at the Reference Desk in the Health Sciences Library or 3) Call the reference desk at 914-594-3168.		This is part of basic library services for NYMC.
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Course-Based Classes Reference staff will develop with faculty course-based sessions to best assist students in working through class assignments. Topics may include problem-based learning, evidence based medicine, database searching, finding health statistics, finding tests and measurements, and whatever is needed for your class. Faculty are encouraged to work with Reference staff to develop useful library sessions for their classes.		Faculty should contact Shawn Manning at 914-594-3176 or email to schedule sessions.	This is part of basic library services for NYMC.
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Tours Tours of the HSL facilities are handled by the Reference & Information Services staff.	NYMC users may contact Shawn Manning at 914-594-3176 to schedule a tour. Outside groups must go through the library office. Call 914-594-4208.		No charges apply..
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Educational Media Department
Service / What is it?	Where do I go?	Who can help me?	Is there a charge?
Basic A/V Services, Equipment,Supplies LCD projectors and Laptop computers for PowerPoint presentations, slide and overhead projectors, easels , markers and pads provided. Videotape duplication available.	Educational Media Services is part of the Library and is adjacent to the Cooke Auditorium.	Contact Nick Dietschi(x4225) to schedule A/V services.	Videotape duplication - $11:00
A/V Troubleshooting A/V equipment failure assistance provided. Whatever the problem, call us. We will help.	Educational Media Services is part of the Library and is adjacent to the Cooke Auditorium.	Contact Michael Cotter (x3675).	No charges apply.
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Auditoria supportEMS will provide sound support, ability to display PowerPoint, slides, transparencies, markers and erasers for your class or small group event.	Educational Media Services is part of the Library and is adjacent to the Cooke Auditorium.	Contact Nick Dietschi(x4225) to schedule auditoria support.	No charges apply.
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Consults Our staff help you select the correct A/V equipment for your needs, locate the best price and help you install the equipment if necessary.	Educational Media Services is part of the Library and is adjacent to the Cooke Auditorium.	Contact Michael Cotter (x3675).	No charges apply.
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Teaching and Training Educational Media teaches sessions on distance education, creating effective presentation visuals as well as training sessions on A/V equipment.	Educational Media Services is part of the Library and is adjacent to the Cooke Auditorium.	Contact Michael Cotter (x3675).	No charges apply.
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Videoconferencing The connection of multiple sites with live, two-way audio and video to allow remote learners access to NYMC based classes, lectures, grand rounds, etc.	Educational Media Services is part of the Library and is adjacent to the Cooke Auditorium.	Contact John Moundroukis (x4225) on videoconferencing.	No charges apply.
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Information Processing Department
Service / What is it?	Where do I go?	Who can help me?	Is there a charge?
Faculty Bibliography An annual compilation of scholarly works authored by New York Medical College faculty. Part I is an alphabetical listing of citations and Part II contains a departmental listing of authors.	The print copy is given to all faculty authors. Additional copies in reference collection and on reserve at Access Services. An Electronic Version is available.	Cheryl Silver, 594-4205 or by email for questions or with current citations for submission.	Print copies are $10.00
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Online Catalog of Holdings The computer based catalog of library holdings accessed directly by library users both onsite and offsite. It provides access to books, journals, audiovisuals and other materials in the library collection. An easy to use menu driven author, title, subject or keyword search.	Terminals are located in the library as well as offsite access from the Health Sciences Library homepage. Visit Catalog.	Cheryl Silver, 594-4205 or by email. For reference help, please call 594-4210.	No charges apply. Print versions are not available.
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Recent Acquisitions List A monthly bibliography of recent acquisitions including contributions by local authors. Also included are the three previous month's lists.	It is accessible from the Health Sciences Library homepage under the "Information" menu. Visit Acquisitions	Cheryl Silver, 594-4205 or by email.	No charges apply.
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Recommendations for Purchase The Medical Science Library welcomes recommendations of book, journal or media titles that support the educational programs of New York Medical College.	The Medical Science Library welcomes recommendations of book, journal or media titles that support the educational programs of New York Medical College.	Cheryl Silver, 594-4205 or by email.	No charges apply.
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Donating Books or Journals Gifts are accepted if appropriate in scope and/or currency. The Health Sciences Library reserves the right to not accept unneeded items. Gifts are acknowledged by a letter, no evaluation for tax purposes.	Call the Acquisitions dept. before bringing in any materials.	Cheryl Silver, 594-4205 or by email.	No charges apply.
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Placing an Item on Reserve Faculty requesting materials to be placed on reserve for a course are required to fill out a reserve request form.	A form is available at the library's circulation desk or by going to Reserve Request Form	Cheryl Silver, 594-4205 or by email.	No charges apply.
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Updated 8/2/06 by C. Yankou