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UCSF Library News
- May 2, 2013Back to top
Journal Cancellations: Feedback Needed by May 24
Every year, the UCSF Library reviews its journal subscriptions as part of the renewal process for the upcoming year. Due to the sharp UC budget cuts, the rising cost of electronic journal and database subscriptions, and decreased usage of print journals, we must identify savings through the reduction of print subscription costs.
For 2014, we are proposing 44 print subscriptions for cancellation. With the exception of two print-only subscriptions, all titles would remain available online to the UCSF community.
- April 29, 2013Back to top
New Library Exhibit: School of Pharmacy History
A new library exhibit, School of Pharmacy History: Robert L. Day Collection, highlights selected artifacts, photos, and documents detailing the history of the UCSF School of Pharmacy from 1872 through the late 2000s. The exhibit is currently on view in the Parnassus Campus Library, 5th floor.
- April 19, 2013Back to top
Enter to Win an iPad Mini and Other Prizes
Through May 12, the Library is conducting a survey to evaluate the quality of its services and resources. If you're a member of the UCSF community, please take a few minutes to fill it out. You'll help us identify what our strengths are, and where we need to improve.
When you complete the survey, you'll have an opportunity to enter a drawing for:
- April 18, 2013Back to top
New UCSF Library Products Available on Zazzle.com
The Library's Archives & Special Collections staff have dipped into their vault of treasures to bring you new tote bags, travel mugs, and water bottles! View and purchase these unique items at www.zazzle.com/ucsflibrary.
- April 18, 2013Back to top
Help Evaluate BrowZine for iPad by April 30
Have an iPad? Help us evaluate BrowZine -- a new research tool being considered for subscription -- by April 30, 2013.
BrowZine allows you to browse and monitor many academic journals right from your iPad. To facilitate research, articles discovered through BrowZine can easily be sent to Zotero, Dropbox, iAnnotate, or several other services to integrate with your existing workflow. To learn more, check out this short video:
- April 8, 2013Back to top
Sign Up for Free Library Classes
The class schedule for April - June 2013 is now available. In addition to EndNote and RefWorks training, the Library is offering a new course:
- Getting the Most Out of PubMed: Clinical Queries and Complex Search Strategies
UCSF faculty, staff, and students can also register for multimedia and presentation workshops, such as:
- March 22, 2013Back to top
Music in the Library: Rachel Lastimosa
Take a break, sit back, and relax while listing to acoustic music by Rachel Lastimosa. Rachel currently performs in the R&B/rock duo Dirty Boots and is a former member of the indie rock band, Creeper Lagoon.
There will be light refreshments and free chair massages (first-come, first-served).
Wednesday, March 27, noon-1 p.m.
Lange Room
Free admission - March 18, 2013Back to top
Opening Event: Party in the Living Room
On Thursday, March 21, please join us in celebrating the opening of the Living Room on the Parnassus Campus Library's main floor!
Karen Butter, University Librarian, will perform a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:15 p.m. We'll also have hot drinks and light refreshments on hand.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Parnassus Campus Library, main floor lobby - March 18, 2013Back to top
Women's History Month Concert: Lavay Smith
Enjoy an intimate performance by Lavay Smith, vocalist and bandleader of the Red Hot Skillet Lickers, one of the top swinging jazz and blues bands in the world. Lavay grew up in Southern California and the Philippines and has become an internationally recognized diva of jazz and blues, with a singing style influenced by Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Bessie Smith, Little Esther Phillips, and other legendary greats. Don’t miss this special concert in celebration of Women’s History Month!
- March 12, 2013Back to top
Extended Library Hours During Finals
To accommodate students during finals, the Parnassus Library will stay open later between March 11 and March 21, 2013.
Parnassus Library Building Hours, 3/11 - 3/21