<body><div>Health Sciences Library Hosts Open Access and Research Symposium <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4M2Ksw_0wKP8UyJ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4M2Ksw_0wKP8UyJ00" width="1300" height="731" ></figure>On Wednesday, October 23rd, the Health Sciences Library hosted an Open Access and Research Symposium, which included a Research Resource fair and a panel discussion on Open Access, Federal Funder Requirements, and the Changing Nature of Science. The resource fair featured a variety of participants, including the Center for Open Science, Clinical Trial Office, Health Sciences Library, Integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV), Office of Sponsored Programs, Public Health Sciences, Research Computing, School of Medicine Office of Grants and Contracts, School of Medicine Research Core Administration, University Libraries, Vice President for Research Office, Office of Graduate &amp; Postdoctoral Affairs, and UVA Licensing &amp; Ventures Group.The open access panel featured the following panelists:<ul><li>Souad Benloukil, CCRC, Senior Program Manager, UVA School of Nursing, Office for Nursing Research</li><li>Andrea H. Denton, MILS, Research &amp; Data Services Manager, UVA Claude Moore Health Sciences Library</li><li>David Kashatus, PhD, Assistant Dean for Research, Associate Professor, Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology, UVA School of Medicine</li><li>David Mellor, PhD, Director of Policy, Center for Open Science</li><li>Sarah Ratcliffe, PhD, Associate Chair for Research, Director of the Division of Biostatistics, UVA Public Health Sciences Department</li><li>Kristen Schwendinger, JD, MPA, Director of Research Integrity and Ethics, UVA Office of the Vice President for Research</li></ul>Following the presentations from the panelists, the Q&amp;A session highlighted challenges such as handling and sharing large experimental data, cost negotiations, and publishing complexities. Several librarians from other University libraries and the manager of UVA's repository, Libra, spoke during the Q&amp;A session. They are actively supporting their researchers and exploring long-term storage solutions for researchers through Libra.As for the Health Sciences Library, Andrea Denton, Research &amp; Data Services Manager at the Health Sciences Library, discussed the library’s support, which includes:<ul><li>Assisting researchers in navigating open access options, including help with drafting data management plans and deposits to suitable repositories.</li><li>Continuously assessing how the OSTP Public Access Memo (aka Nelson Memo) will impact researchers across the institution.</li><li>Promoting awareness of available resources, such as grants for creating open access journals and textbooks.</li></ul>Bart Ragon, the director of the Health Sciences Library and host of the panel discussion, stated that the event accomplished its purpose, which was to bring together the research community across Grounds to discuss the challenges of navigating the evolving academic research landscape. He expressed his hope that this event will become an annual tradition, supporting the International Open Access Week celebration and continuing to provide valuable insights and resources to the academic community.Historical Collections and Services Expo <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4JSGKf_0wKP8UyJ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4JSGKf_0wKP8UyJ00" width="1300" height="500" ></figure>Drop by the HSL lobby on Wednesday, October 30, from 10am to 12pm, for our Historical Collections and Services expo! Meet our staff and learn more about the services they offer. Explore a selection of our most popular medical artifacts and enjoy some candy and swag.Questions? Please email Meggan Cashwell, Curator for Historical Collections, at mfc9n@virginia.edu or Amanda Greenwood, Archivist, at qkv8sr@virginia.edu.Celebrating National Medical Librarians Month! October is National Medical Librarians Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of medical librarians to healthcare and research.Medical librarians ensure that healthcare professionals, researchers, and students have access to the most accurate and up-to-date medical information. Their expertise in managing medical literature, conducting research, and supporting evidence-based practice is crucial in advancing healthcare and improving patient outcomes.Do you have a favorite medical librarian? If so, please send them a message of your appreciation!October Workshops and Events at CMHSL We are excited to announce our lineup of workshops and events for October! Whether you’re looking to enhance your research skills, dive deeper into data analysis, or explore new tools, we have something for you. Here’s what’s coming up:October 1: Introduction to Zotero Workshop Kick off the month by learning how to manage your references and bibliographies with Zotero. This workshop is perfect for anyone new to this powerful tool.October 2: Excel Bytes - More Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts Join us for an advanced session on Excel where we will explore pivot tables and pivot charts in greater detail. This workshop is ideal for those looking to take their Excel skills to the next level.October 2: Statistics in R - Logistic Regression Also on October 2nd, we have a workshop focused on logistic regression using R. This session is designed for those who want to deepen their understanding of statistical analysis in R.October 16: Lab Archives Notebook Training Learn how to effectively use Lab Archives for your research documentation. This training will help you streamline your lab work and keep your data organized.October 23: Open Access and Research Symposium Join us for a symposium on Open Access and research. This event will cover the latest trends and best practices in making your research accessible to a wider audience.We look forward to seeing you at these workshops and events! Be sure to mark your calendars and register early to secure your spot.Missed a workshop? To see a full listing of all our upcoming workshops, click here.Health Sciences Library Staff Lend a Helping Hand at Ranger’s Refuge at Gallastar For this year's United Way Day of Caring, a dedicated group of Health Sciences Library staff volunteered at Ranger's Refuge at Gallastar in Esmont, Virginia. This compassionate team spent the day assisting with various task, from building fences to cleaning spaces. Their efforts contributed to ensuring the well-being of the animals and supporting the center's mission of providing a safe haven for rescued animals. Kudos to the Health Sciences Library team for their incredible contribution!Meet Our New Archivist, Amanda Greenwood! We are delighted to introduce our new Archivist for Historical Collections, Amanda Greenwood. Amanda has a Master of Information Science in We are pleased to have Amanda on board as she manages the preservation of physical and born-digital collections with the goal of improving discoverability and accessibility, including 90 archives and manuscript collections, over 2,000 medical artifacts, 30,000 rare books, and a web archives collection.You can reach out to Amanda at agreenwood@virginia.edu. Join Us for the UVA Claude Moore Health Sciences Library Open House! Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PMLocation: UVA Claude Moore Health Sciences LibraryGet ready for a day of discovery and fun at our annual Open House! Whether you're a student, faculty member, or just curious about what we offer, this event is perfect for you.What’s in Store:<ul><li>Meet Our Team: Connect with our friendly library staff and learn about the valuable services and resources we offer.</li><li>Explore UVA Groups and Departments: Find out about the various student organizations and departmental resources available to enhance your academic journey.</li><li>Enjoy Free Treats: Indulge in delicious pizza, candy, and grab some exciting swag! Because who doesn’t love free goodies?</li><li>Participate in Our Scavenger Hunt: Visit each library table to enter our drawing and win a fantastic prize!</li></ul>We’re excited to showcase the many ways our library and affiliated groups can support your academic and professional growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun!For more information, please contact Tricia Roche, Access Services Manager, at pc3rc@virginia.edu.We look forward to seeing you there!Trial Resource: The Neurosurgical Atlas The Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, in partnership with UVA's Department of Neurosurgery, is offering a 30-day trial of The Neurosurgical Atlas electronic database starting August 1, 2024. The Neurosurgical Atlas is a comprehensive interactive tool featuring neurosurgical images, videos, models and lectures. The tool allows neurosurgeons, neuroscience researchers, radiologists, residents, medical students, nurses and other health professionals to learn and practice routine and complex brain operations.You can access the database at the following link: https://proxy1.library.virginia.edu/login?url=https://www.neurosurgicalatlas.com/Questions? Please email Lewis Savarese, Electronic Resources Librarian, at lms9qw@virginia.edu.Meet Your New School of Medicine Librarian, Allison Cruise! We’re thrilled to introduce our new School of Medicine Librarian, Allison Cruise. Allison has a Master of Library &amp; Information Studiesfrom UNC Greensboro and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from UNC Chapel Hill. She started her library career at the nonprofit NCBiotech before being selected for the National Library of Medicine Associate Fellowship Program. In the second year of the NLM fellowship, she lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico and worked at the University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Library &amp; Informatics Center. While there, she collaborated with her preceptor Melissa Rethlefsen to complete a published scoping review entitled Academic Health Science Libraries’ Outreach and Engagement with North American Indigenous Communities. In her spare time, Allison enjoys reading fantasy novels, playing video games, thrifting, and sewing.We’re delighted to have Allison on board as she prepares for the new class of medical students. Her dedication to student success and community engagement will undoubtedly enrich our library and the School of Medicine.You can reach out to Allison at cruise@virginia.edu.Redesigned HSL Website coming August 5th! The Health Sciences Library is excited to announce that it will launch its newly-redesigned website on August 5, 2024! Preview the newly-redesigned website at this link: https://guides.hsl.virginia.edu/dev-homeThe launch will signal the end of a months-long process that involved a team of library staff and testing from over 50 users. Team co-lead, HSL Web Developer Anson Parker, said, "The team has done solid work on this project, giving many hours of their time to ensure that the new site will enable our users easy access to resources and services."The team's other co-lead, Librarian for Belonging &amp; Community Engagement Kimberley Barker, added,"We're so grateful to the HSL users who participated in our user testing events. Their feedback really helped us deliver a much better product for everyone."The library's website serves as a digital front door, connecting our patrons to world-class resources and services. I want to express my gratitude to Anson, Kimberley, our marketing team, the patrons who tested our site, and all library staff who contributed to the success of this project.- Bart Ragon, Director, Claude Moore Health Sciences Library<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0su492_0wKP8UyJ00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0su492_0wKP8UyJ00" width="1700" height="879" ><figcaption>A screenshot of HSL's new homepage.</figcaption></figure>Parker and Barker thanked the HSL Executive Team for its support, and also praised the work of Kris Celeste and Nelson Tumpap del Rosario (CACS) for their work on the project. "They were a pleasure to work with," Barker said, with Parker adding, "They met all of the project deadlines, which was a huge part of our success. We're glad to be delivering the project on-time and on-budget!"If you have questions about the redesign project, please email Anson Parker at HSLIT@virginia.edu</div></body>

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Health Sciences Library Hosts Open Access and Research Symposium. On Wednesday, October 23rd, the Health Sciences Library hosted an Open Access and Research Symposium, which included a Research Resource fair and a panel discussion on Open Access, Federal Funder Requirements, and the Changing Nature of Science. The resource fair featured a variety of participants, including the Center for Open Science, Clinical Trial Office, Health Sciences Library, Integrated Translational Health Research Institute of Virginia (iTHRIV), Office of Sponsored Programs, Public Health Sciences, Research Computing, School of Medicine Office of Grants and Contracts, School of Medicine Research Core Administration, University Libraries, Vice President for Research Office, Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Affairs, and UVA Licensing & Ventures Group.