Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Proxy Server Upgrade


Hello Western U Community,

On December 5th we will be conducting maintenance on the Library Proxy server from 8am PST to approximately 10am PST.  During this time, access to Electronic Resources will be intermittently unavailable.

We thank you for your patience while we upgrade our systems!

Library Spring Workshops


The library has finalized their Spring presentations.  Presentations include EndNote, Using images in presentations, and WorldCat Local.  To see a list of upcoming presentations, please use this link.  If you are interested in attending these presentations, you may sign up now.  Online sessions will be recorded and posted to the website.

If you would like to learn about library resources or services not listed, please send your suggestions to reference@westernu.edu

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

VisualDx Mobile App


VisualDx is a diagnostic clinical decision support resource that combines high-quality medical images and applicable information.  The Library's subscription to VisualDx includes remote mobile access.  VisualDx mobile is available on iPhone, iPad, and Android apps. 

To get VisualDx mobile, follow these instructions:

1.      From the VisualDx homepage, click on the “FREE APP for iPad, iPhone, and Android” link.

2.      Follow the on-screen instructions to receive a username and password via-email

3.      Once you have a username and password, you can download the free VisualDx Mobile app from the iTunes store or Google Play.

4. Launch the VisualDx app from your device, and sign in using your VisualDx username and password.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Paleo CSI - Family Fun Day


On Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 you are invited to bring your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews to Family Fun Day at the Harriet K. & Philip Pumerantz Library. 

Come join us in celebrating WesternU’s paleontologists and enjoy the Paleo CSI Exhibit. Activities for children and cookies will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information please call 909-469-5323.