To simplify reporting and tracking via a “centralized researcher profile database,” federal agencies have been directed by the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)’s Research Business Models Working Group to require the use of ORCID iDs in the applications for NIH institutional and individual awards beginning in October 2019. Continue reading
medRxiv: A New Preprint Server for the Health Sciences
medRxiv (pronounced “med-archive”), a new preprint server for the health sciences, has recently been launched. Preprint servers are managed online archives that provide free and immediate access to unpublished manuscripts (aka preprints) outside of the formal peer-review process.
Mobile Apps for Popular HSLS Databases
Did you know that UpToDate, Micromedex, and many other HSLS databases have mobile apps that provide you with access to clinical information anytime and anywhere? These apps are available to Pitt and UPMC users through the HSLS subscriptions to the full databases.
New Data Repository Option for NIH Researchers: NIH Figshare
In July 2019, NIH and Figshare announced the one-year pilot launch of a general data repository for all NIH-funded researchers: NIH Figshare. This repository makes datasets resulting from NIH-funded research accessible by providing a way for NIH researchers to meet data sharing requirements of grants, journals, or institutions when a subject-specific repository is not an option. Continue reading
Alert for Mendeley Users
Do you use Mendeley? If so, you should know that the University of Pittsburgh’s institutional subscription to Mendeley will be ending on December 31, 2019. What does that mean for you? Most users will not see any changes, and everyone will retain access to their Mendeley account through the free version. However, with a free account, your personal library storage is limited to 2 GB, your shared storage to 100 MB, and you are limited to five private groups. To see if this change will affect you, you can check your account at mendeley.com. Log in and then click the dropdown arrow next to your name in the upper right corner. Click on Subscription, and you’ll see how much personal and shared space you have used. Continue reading
STAT!Ref has a New Platform
In September, STAT!Ref moved to a new platform called TDS Health (Teton Data Systems Health). TDS Health is the producer of STAT!Ref. The TDS Health home page is set up in user-friendly panels that you can organize by dragging them or moving them to suit your needs. Continue reading
What’s New in PubMed Labs?
In advance of the early 2020 rollout of the new PubMed interface, a number of features were recently introduced on PubMed Labs. PubMed Labs is the redesign test site for the PubMed database. Continue reading
Historical Hospital Indexes Now Digitized
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has fully digitized the Hospital and Health Administration Index, Hospital Literature Index, and Cumulative Index of Hospital Literature. All three resources are now available as part of the NLM Digital Collections. The Digital Collections is a free online repository of biomedical resources including books, still images, videos, and maps. All resources are in the public domain, unless otherwise indicated.
Treasures from the Rare Book Room: Scultetus Remembered
The publication of Armamentarium chirurgicum in 1655 was a significant event. It is a pity that its author, Johannes Scultetus (1595-1645), a German physician, surgeon and anatomist, did not experience it. The work, meant to introduce new techniques and ideas to readers, was prepared from his notes by his nephew, Johannes Scultetus the Younger, ten years after his uncle’s death. Continue reading
HSLS Staff News
The HSLS Staff News section includes recent HSLS presentations, publications, staff changes, staff promotions, degrees earned, etc. Continue reading