ProQuest databases, such as Proquest Health and Medical Complete, now allow the option of setting up alert services. Users have the option of saving a search strategy and having the latest matching content emailed on a daily, weekly, monthly or every 3-month basis. Setting up the alert service is easy--look for the "Set up Alert" link at the top of the results list (View image). You can also be notified when the latest issue of a journal is added. Search for the journal under "Publication," then look for the "Set up Alert" feature at the top.
The ERes software will be upgraded on Friday March 24th. There will be short, intermittent downtimes throughout the day. We apologize for any inconvenience.
UW Library is looking at ways we can improve services to the biosciences community. We are conducting three faculty and two graduate students focus group sessions. Please look at the flyer for details (PDF 48KB).
Please email us at biolib@u.washington.edu if you can participate. Thank you!
Evidence grading is now being added to recommendations for treatment and screening in the latest release of UpToDate. This version has over 100 graded topics, with more added in the next release. See the press release (PDF: 523 KB) for more information.
The trial for Scientific American using EbscoHost is now in its final 2 weeks. The trial is passworded, so use the Get Password page, then return to the first link for the trial. Please send comments to your Liaison or use the general library Questions and Comments form.