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Scholarly Publishing

Selecting a Journal for Publication – New Online Guide and Presentations Available

By and — May 1, 2017

Recently the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) revised its instructions for authors stating that "authors have a responsibility to evaluate the integrity, history, practices and reputation of the journals to which they submit manuscripts.” The new instruction specifically calls out so-called predatory journals and decisively puts the onus on the author to be  [Read more]

Archives and Rare Books

It’s Preservation Week – Pass it on!

By — April 23, 2017

Nothing lasts forever, but archivists and librarians are dedicated to making sure some things last a very long time. Preservation Week is the perfect opportunity to learn more about what you can do to preserve your own favorite photos and important documents. Following a few simple guidelines can add decades to the life of a  [Read more]

Staff News

Becker Librarian to be Honored with Barnes-Jewish Hospital “The Friends of Nursing Award”

By — April 17, 2017

Barnes-Jewish Hospital has selected Laura Simon, a clinical librarian at Becker Medical Library, as a 2017 recipient of The Friends of Nursing Award. She will be formally recognized at the 22nd Annual Nursing Awards and Recognition Ceremony on May 10 as part of an annual Nurses’ Week recognition program. Simon joined Becker Medical Library in  [Read more]

Archives and Rare Books

Keeping the Spleen at Bay

By — April 13, 2017

April is National Poetry Month and, as in past years, we’re celebrating by showing off an example of poetry that has a medical flavor. Matthew Green’s long poem “The Spleen” is perfect for the occasion. Although Green (1696-1737) was not a literary scholar, he had a keen wit and a certain natural flair for poetry.  [Read more]

Announcements

Edible Book Festival

By — April 12, 2017

We’re pleased to announce that Becker Medical Library’s first-ever Edible Book Festival will take place on Monday, April 24!

Science and Informatics

Partek Genomics Suite Methylation Array Workshop – April 18th

By — April 6, 2017

A scientist from Partek will be on campus to lead a methylation array data analysis workshop on April 18th. The workshop will run from 9:30-11:30 in Farrell Learning and Teaching Center, Room 404. This workshop will be hands-on, so please bring a laptop. Partek Genomics Suite trial licenses will be provided if needed. The workshop  [Read more]

Archives and Rare Books

Diary from Base Hospital 21

By — April 3, 2017

When World War I began in 1914, American public opinion was divided about whether the U.S. should get involved. But by 1917, it was clear that U.S. involvement was inescapable. In early April 1917, the United States declared war on Germany. With a great show of public enthusiasm, support for the troops became a rallying  [Read more]

Announcements

Health Literacy & Communication Roundup – March 2017

By — March 30, 2017

Patient portals are increasingly popular, but can patients understand the content? Check out this study that used the CDC's Clear Communication Index to measure the clarity of content on patient portals. If you're already sharing information on patient portals, ask how our Health Literacy & Plain Language Services can help you create easy-to-read materials to reach  [Read more]

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