New Library Website
On October 2nd, the Library launched its redesigned website. The new website improves access to the Library's electronic resources. Some of the highlights of the new website include the ability to: read more

New Copy Card System
In October 2006, the HAM-TMC Library will install a new copy card system. To use the new system, library users will simply buy a card from vending machines in the Library for $1 and can then add value to the card in any amount. The vending machines will accept the new $5, $10, and $20 bills. Copiers will continue to accept cash. read more

Growing Electronic Collections, Canceling Print
The HAM-TMC Library's E-Journals A to Z list now links you to over 8,000 online journals specific to clinical medicine, nursing, biomedical science and other science and technology subject areas. Many of the Library's databases also offer full-text journals we do not list on our website. Access to many journals is made possible by our participation in multiple consortia that negotiate contracts for "bundles" of journals at favorable prices. In this way, the Library maximizes its buying power and – as an added benefit – can offer access to many journals in addition to the essential health sciences titles. read more

New Resource: Clinical Pharmacology®
Clinical Pharmacology is available to Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center users only. This database is not available via the Library's Remote Access (RAS) login using your personal RAS code. In order to access Clinical Pharmacology, you need to call the Circulation Desk at 713.799.7147 to obtain an initial access code. This code will enable you to set up your personal user name and password, using the instructions posted at: http://resource.library.tmc.edu/resources/ClinPharSetUp.pdf. read more

News in Health
The October issue of News in Health, a publication that includes practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research, is now available at: http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/ read more

Library Class Schedule
Attend one or more free classes offered by the Library during the months of November-December 2006. read more

  • Search all databases, electronic journals and electronic books from one search box from any page within the website.

  • Browse databases alphabetically.

  • Search all databases by subject.

  • Browse electronic books alphabetically.

  • Search electronic books by title.

    • Enter a search term in a search box and select from a variety of resources from which to search (Library Catalog, PubMed, Scopus, WorldCat, etc.)

    Search a database of deceased Texas Doctors containing over 10,000 records.

    A more comprehensive list of website enhancements it is available at: http://resource.library.tmc.edu/libinfo/enhancements.cfm.


    Library clients can still use the old cards at all the copiers. When ready, they can switch out the card(s) at the Circulation Desk. Full credit will be transferred from the old card(s) to the new copy card. Old cards will no longer be usable at the printer stations after the new system is installed.

    The new Library copy cards can also be used at the following libraries:

    Rice University, Houston Baptist University, Tomball College, Cy Fair College, Montgomery College, University Center (NHMCCD) Woodlands, San Jacinto College, Houston Community College, Harris County Public Libraries, Montgomery County Public Libraries, Brazoria County Public Libraries, Fort Bend County Public Libraries (Stafford, Missouri City, Sugar Land, First Colony branches), University of Houston – Downtown Campus, University of Houston – Clear Lake Campus and Galveston College.

    For more information on the new copy cards, please contact the Circulation Desk at 713.799.7147.
    Electronic journals have become the preferred method for reading the biomedical literature over the past few years. The HAM-TMC Library has responded by providing access to this growing collection for its Educational Level users. In addition, the Library is now beginning to cancel print subscriptions to most of these journals. Canceling print saves physical processing time, frees up shelf space and in some cases, reduces costs. A report on the print journal cancellation project will be available on the Library's website in October, 2006.
    Links to reference guides, ACP's PIER and how to access Clinical Pharmacology on a Palm and PocketPC are available at: http://resource.library.tmc.edu/resources/clinicalpharinfo.cfm.



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    • Featured Website: Child Health and Human Development
    This redesigned web site provides fast and easy access to a wide array of information about child health, developmental disorders, women's health and both basic and clinical research supported by NIH's National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.

    As the primary federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research, NIH produces content that is not copyrighted. Copies can be downloaded and displayed free of charge.

    Basic HTML: December 12
    CINAHL: November 14
    EndNote: November 15, December 13
    Evidence-based Medicine Databases: November 16
    Library Research for Office Assistants: December 5
    Navigating Full-Text Journals: November 9, December 14
    Science Citation Index: November 2
    SciFinder Scholar: November 30, December 14
    TOXNET: November 28, December 12
    Classes are offered in the Street Level Classroom of the Library.