Effective September 1, CINAHL is changing to a new interface called EBSCOHost, instead of OvidSP.   What does this mean for you?

1. You can access CINAHL from the Bracken Library homepage library.queensu.ca/webmed in the “Quick Links”; and
2. IMPORTANT – TIME SENSITIVE -If you have AutoAlerts or other permanently saved searches in CINAHL, you will lose access to these saved searches as of AUGUST 31, 2008.  These can be manually transferred to the NEW CINAHL on Ebsco.  PLEASE print the search strategies AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  If you would like assistance in entering these into the new system, please call the reference desk at 533-3176 for a house call.

If you are interested in having a demonstration of the new interface, we will be glad to give you a tour of the new features.  Please contact the reference desk for details.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency maintains a list of recalled products.  Read more about listeriosis.

More webinars from arranged by the makers of Natural Standard:

Acupuncture Therapy: Integrative Medicine for Patient Centered Care (presented by David Sollars, MAc, LicAc, HMC)

• Sept 16, 11am to 12pm (Register at www1.gotomeeting.com/register/521212364; audio portion at (616) 883-8055, access code 594-240-888)
• Sept 16, 3pm to 4pm (Register at www1.gotomeeting.com/register/853218757; audio portaion at (712) 432-1399, access code 359-426-701)

Natural Standard Database Overview (presented by Catherine Ulbricht, PharmD)

• Sept 30, 3pm to 4pm (Register at www1.gotomeeting.com/register/485677561; audio portion at (641) 715-3222, access code 339-131-620)
• Oct 28, 3pm to 4pm (Register at www1.gotomeeting.com/register/548776860; audio portion at (616) 883-8055, access code 386-478-732)
• Nov 18, 3pm to 4pm (Register at www1.gotomeeting.com/register/909798124; audio portion at (641) 715-3222, access code 632-207-107)
• Dec 10, 3pm to 4pm (Register at www1.gotomeeting.com/register/270500121; audio portion at (616) 883-8055, access code 644-424-903)

Botanicals and Menopause (presented by Maida Taylor, MD MPH FACOG)

• Oct 14, 11am to 12pm (Register at www1.gotomeeting.com/register/995820200; audio portion at (712) 432-1399, access code 450-615-749)
• Oct 14, 2pm to 3pm (Register at www1.gotomeeting.com/register/288020239; audio portion at (641) 715-3222, access code 169-402-823)

Diabetes: Integrative Care Cases (presented by Catherine Ulbricht, PharmD)

• Nov 12, 3pm to 4pm (Register at www1.gotomeeting.com/register/530744372; audio portion at (616) 883-8055, access code 625-144-811)

An Innovative Program in Applied Natural Products (presented by Lana Dvorkin-Camiel, PharmD)

• Dec 2, 2pm to 3pm (Register at www1.gotomeeting.com/register/910800626; audio portion at (616) 883-8055, access code 458-016-977)

Do you like the search history above or below the search entry box?  The user can drag it to either location. Do you like using the Full Text limit or not? The user can now select which limits to display on the main page. The Search Aids box can also be closed or opened. You may also notice the ”rearrangement” of some of the functions in the Ovid databases: links instead of the tabs at the top of the search box, a horizontal Results Manager (like it was before!), and more.

If you need any help using the new version, or have any questions or comments, please contact us using our “Ask Us!” form or other contact points.

To help you find your way around any of the libraries on campus, we’ve developed an easy-to-use interactive floor plan display tool for each location, well-labeled and complete with photographs of all the important details.

Check it out now, and tell us what you think. Switch between different libraries and floors at the top, and hover over different details on the floor plan to see the photos.

Access to RACER will not be available from 5 pm on Friday, 22 August 2008 to 9 am on Monday, 25 August 2008, to enable a major system software upgrade. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

The makers of the “Natural Standard” database, which provides evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies, after August 7th’s tour of the database session, are providing one more session which may be of interest to faculty, staff and students interested in complementary and alternative therapies, and “integrative medicine”:

1. August 26th at 3pm EDT: “Integrative Medicine Options for Chemotherapy Side Effects & Related Conditions” lecture and PowerPoint presentation.
• To register, go to www1.gotomeeting.com/register/438959499
• Attendee call in number: (641) 715-3222, access code 299-184-261

For further information, please contact Eleanor McConnell, Member Services Director, Natural Standard at (617) 444-8665 or eleanor@naturalstandard.com.

Are you interested in working in a campus library during the 2008/09 academic year? We have a variety of positions available for students who qualify for the Queen’s Work Study Program.

For more information:

Visit our Student Employment Opportunities website and contact us soon! In most cases, Library staff will begin reviewing applications in mid-August, with interviews starting shortly thereafter.

From the makers of the “Natural Standard” database, which provides evidence-based information about complementary and alternative therapies, come two sessions which may be of interest to faculty, staff and students interested in complementary and alternative therapies, and “integrative medicine”:

1. August 7th at 3pm EDT: Training Session on the Natural Standard Database, and a guided tour of www.naturalstandard.com
• To register, go to www1.gotomeeting.com/register/256712862
• Attendee call in number: (641) 715-3222, access code 427-502-657
2. August 26th at 3pm EDT: “Integrative Medicine Options for Chemotherapy Side Effects & Related Conditions” lecture and PowerPoint presentation.
• To register, go to www1.gotomeeting.com/register/438959499
• Attendee call in number: (641) 715-3222, access code 299-184-261

For further information, please contact Eleanor McConnell, Member Services Director, Natural Standard at (617) 444-8665 or eleanor@naturalstandard.com.