Library Survey
The HAM-TMC Library conducted a series of focus groups to help determine the future path of both the physical and virtual library. The focus groups attracted a limited audience. The Library created a survey, based on responses from the focus groups, to encourage broader input from other Library users. The Library values your opinion. read more

New in PubMed
It is easy to build complex searches in PubMed using the new History feature. The History page displays all searches performed recently in PubMed. Each search has a search statement number you can use to build and refine searches. read more

News in Health
The June 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

Microsoft Office Classes To Be Offered at the Library
The HAM-TMC Library, in conjunction with New Horizons Houston, offers classes on Microsoft Office Access. Classes are held in the Street Level classroom located at 1133 John Freeman Blvd., Houston, TX 77030-2809. read more

Library Class Schedule
Attend one or more free classes offered by the Library during July 2007.
Grants and Proposal Writing: July 30, 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Easy to Read Material for Consumers: August 21, 8:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. read more

Please participate in the survey, even if you attended a focus group. The Library wants as much input as possible. The survey is available until the end of June and it takes approximately four minutes to complete.

Quick tips:
  • The Search History will be deleted after 8 hours of inactivity.
  • Citations in the Clipboard are represented by the search number #0, which may be used in Boolean search statements.
  • The History feature holds only 100 searches.
  • Citations in the Clipboard are represented by the search number #0, which may be used in Boolean search statements.

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    From the National Institutes of Health this Spanish language Web site provides Hispanic/Latino communities with accurate and up-to-date cancer information.

    To receive email alerts when new issues are posted go to: NIH listserv or send an e-mail to: Listserv@list.nih.govwith the words "Subscribe NIHNewsInHealth-L" in the message body.

    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.

    Dates:  July 11, 2007      9:00am – 5:00pm      $120.00
                   July 12, 2007      9:00am – 5:00pm      $120.00