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Welcome to the UAMS Library
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News and Information
UAMS Library Closed - Inclement Weather Policy Implemented
Due to inclement weather the UAMS Library is closed Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Library 24x7 student study areas are open and available. Call the library at 501-686-5980 and check back on the website for current information.
UAMS has implemented the inclement weather policy for its Little Rock campus. Please refer to the campus policy on inclement weather and the hospital policy. UAMS employees working at sites outside of Little Rock should consult with their supervisors when bad weather occurs. Students in the various UAMS colleges and graduate school should look to the specific weather policy in their own college to determine what to do when UAMS implements the inclement weather policy. |
Mobile MedlinePlus
The National Library of Medicine recently released Mobile MedlinePlus for use in mobile devices (Also in Spanish). It includes topic summaries, the latest in medical research and healthy living tips, medical images, encyclopedia articles, and drug information. |
Academic Medicine Responds to Haiti Crisis
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has created a new website to provide reliable sources of information about the crisis in Haiti; including notices, fact sheets, links to the many relief efforts underway at AAMC member institutions, and a list of organizations accepting charitable contributions (updated regularly). The National Library of Medicine (NLM) has also provided a special website about the earthquake and disaster relief efforts. Links to background information on earthquakes and subsequent health issues, such as public health assessments, emergency surgical care, and sanitary care of human remains, are also provided. |
Research and Clinical Search Services
Let us save you time searching the world of literature! The Library’s Research and Clinical Search Services can save you valuable clinical and research hours by providing free customized, in-depth literature searches. RCSS Librarians can also conduct individual consultations regarding resources and searching techniques. Customized one-on-one or small group training sessions on site are also available. To request a RCSS service, call 686-6737 or email rcss@uams.edu. Literature searches may also be requested via the online form. |
DynaMed and Lexi-Comp Reach Integrate Resources
The point-of-care tool DynaMed and in-depth drug database Lexi-Comp now link to each other's resources. Individuals searching in DynaMed will be able to link into Lexi-Comp drug records and vice versa. |
Education and Instruction Services
The library offers a variety of educational and instructional opportunities to support student learning, academic research, clinical care, and outreach for health professionals. Contact us to request an individual or class instruction or email us with any questions you might have about the library's resources and services. |
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