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A Quick Introduction

to the. CoxHealth Libraries. A Quick Introduction. What Will Be Covered. 1. Why Use the Library?. 2. Finding the Libraries. 3. Who May Use the Libraries. 4. Services the Libraries Provide. Why Use the Library?.

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A Quick Introduction

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  1. to the CoxHealth Libraries A Quick Introduction

  2. What Will Be Covered 1. Why Use the Library? 2. Finding the Libraries 3. Who May Use the Libraries 4. Services the Libraries Provide

  3. Why Use the Library?

  4. The ultimate goal of the CoxHealth Librariesis to promptly connectall employees to the informationthey need to make the best choices possiblefor our patients. People Service Quality Business

  5. The Libraries support the work ofemployees and departments needing information for: • Patient care • Management decisions • Community outreach • Committee research • Professional development • Training Service People Quality Business

  6. e • When it seems that most information may be found on the internet, using the library does not always come to mind. • Most internet users know that not everything on the web comes from a credible source. Library resources are reviewed and selected in cooperation withprofessional librarians and professionals in the respective fields. Quality People Service Business

  7. Health care information changes rapidly and may become out-dated in a matter of days or weeks. The production of health care literature is expensive and may be cost-prohibitive for individuals/departments. The CoxHealth Libraries works in cooperation with hospital departments to share the cost of providing access to the most current and vital resources. Business People Service Quality

  8. Finding the Libraries

  9. Map to Cox North LibraryClick to View Cox North LocationThe Cox North Library is located on J-200 Hallway(West of A200 meeting room & the Pharmacy) HoursMon. - Thurs. 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Hours may vary during Cox College breaks

  10. Map to Cox South LibraryClick to View Cox South David Miller Memorial Library LocationGround Floor in the corridor between the Hospital and the Turner Center Hours Monday – Friday8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  11. Virtually World Wide Web www.coxhealth.com/libraries Intraweb Links Patient Care or Departments tabs

  12. Who May Use the Libraries?

  13. CoxHealth Employees Physicians and Residents Cox College Students and Faculty Students enrolled in other Cox programs Patients and Families Members of the Community

  14. Services the Libraries Provide

  15. Access to information Both libraries contain books and journalsrelative to the disciplines found at CoxHealth. Borrowing Library MaterialsCoxHealth employees, physicians, residents & studentsenrolled in Cox programs may borrow most materialswith the exception of journals.

  16. However, many books and journals are entirely availableonline (or virtually) by way of the CoxHealth Libraries web page. CoxHealth Libraries Home PageClick to Visit Now

  17. NO Login Required from any CoxHealth Computer On the Libraries home page just look for the linksto EBSCO and OVID to access online resources. (AHH - vid)

  18. Copy Services • Is the book/article you need not online?Contact the library for reprints by: • Calling • E-Mailing • Faxing • Completing a quick online form • Stopping by either location Need a book or an article not owned by the Libraries?On your behalf, we are able to borrowmost materials from another library. Restricted to CoxHealth employees, physicians & residents. Costs may apply.

  19. Restricted to CoxHealth employees, physicians, residents, patients and family members. All students may request guidance but are expected to work independently. Master's-level educated librarians to assist with or perform literature searches I need to locate evidence-based resources on Kawaski Syndrome. Are osteoarthritis supplements beneficial? How many lap bands have to be removed due to complications? What foods are best for increasing potassium levels? Is test weighing a reliable practice?

  20. An Atmosphere for Learning & Research • Computers for research • Wireless internet access • Assistance with locating materials • Quiet study space • Copy machines

  21. THANK YOU Phone: 417.269.3460Fax: 417.269.3492 E-mail: library@coxhealth.com SEE YOU SOON!

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