Spring Library Presentations

The library has finalized their Spring presentations.  Presentations include WorldCat Local, Using images in presentations, Differential Diagnosis resources, and EndNote X6.  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.

EndNote X6

EndNote X6 is now available to download!  

EndNote is a bibliographic management software that allows you to store all your references in one place and then insert your citations into a Word document.  The new feature of X6 are:

  

Synchronize your desktop and web EndNote accounts

Direct export from PubMed

Open attached PDFs in a separate window

More layout options for your citation library

Rate the value of your references

Mark whether you have or have not read the full reference document

Change the title case within a reference 

An instructional video on how to synchronize your libraries can be found here.  To download EndNote, select your computer type (PC or Mac) on the library’s EndNote page.

 

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. 

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.