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Wiley Online Library Migration
Updated: Wiley Online Library is migrating to a new flexible, forward-facing publishing platform hosted on Atypon, the leading scie
Becker Blog
Archives and Rare Books
1914 Rare Book Donation Tied to Influential Doc
William Osler (1849-1919) is one of the most influential figures in North American medicine. After earning his MD from McGill University in 1872, he spent two years studying abroad in London, Berlin and Vienna before returning to McGill to teach. He remained at McGill until 1884, when he accepted the chair of clinical medicine at [Read more]
Scholarly Publishing
Invitation to Submit a Manuscript for Peer Review: What Should Authors Do?
Authors on campus report they are receiving emails inviting them to submit a manuscript for peer review. Some invitations may be from credible journals; others may be from unscrupulous journals seeking to exploit authors. In most instances, an invited publication is solicited by one’s peers and known colleagues, and from an established journal.
Announcements
Becker Library Releases its Strategic Vision, “Foundation for the Future”
Becker Medical Library has recently completed its strategic planning process and is proud to unveil its Foundation for the Future report. This is the culmination of many conversations with faculty; research, clinical and administrative staff; and students to gain insights on how the library can better meet their needs. The report describes six strategies that will guide the library’s development of resources and services in the upcoming years.
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Join us at the Health Happening on Feb. 13
Stop by and see us at the School of Medicine’s annual Health Happening on Tuesday, Feb.13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Eric P. Newman Education Center. We’re excited to discuss consumer health issues and resources with you! Below are links to a wealth of information for anyone interested in a variety of consumer health [Read more]
Announcements
Notable African-Americans in Science & Technology Poster Series
American innovation is richer due to the many contributions of African-American scientists and inventors. From Colonial times through today, African-Americans and others from the African diaspora have contributed to advancements in the natural, formal and social sciences. Washington University School of Medicine is pleased to highlight a few of these pioneers leading the way in [Read more]
Archives and Rare Books
Advancing Sickle Cell Treatment in the Mid-20th Century
One of the great pioneers in research at Washington University School of Medicine was Lenabell McClelland Bell.
Announcements
Please See Desk Staff for Access to Compact Shelving
On Thursday, Jan. 25 and Friday, Jan. 26, workers will be modifying the compact shelving area on the south side of the library’s lower level.
Announcements
Potential Resource Access Disruptions, Subscription Cancellations and New Acquisitions
Providing uninterrupted and accurate access to the library's electronic journals is a top priority for Becker Medical Library.
Mastering Information
Search Tip: If at first you don’t succeed…
The search engine in the library catalog is not very forgiving with spelling errors or typos. If your search yields fewer or different results than you were hoping for, try a different angle. Apostrophes are important! Searching Braunwalds Heart Disease results in only one book found. Searching Braunwald’s Heart Disease results in 62 books found. [Read more]