Director's Desk

Welcome to a new academic year! Himmelfarb Library strives to support the clinical, educational and research needs of the Medical Center community. To that end, we provide:

• One-on-one orientations with faculty and students to review and identify resources that enhance the curriculum.
• Extensive collections of electronic journals, textbooks, and databases on health care topics including:
• Evidence-based medicine
• Global health
• Clinical images
• Environmental health
• Health policy
• Consultations on:
• Reserves and electronic reserves
• Intellectual property as it relates to classroom and online instruction
• Blackboard
• Accessing resources from off-campus
• Orientations and instruction for specific classes and class sessions with resources and examples geared to the topic at hand.
• Research Guides tailored to specific programs and/or courses.

To schedule an orientation, locate a book on teaching in the clinical setting, or access a specialized database or e-journal, simply:

• Use the Library webpage as your base of operations for information resources. It includes links to the Library Catalog, databases, e-journals and e-texts as well as a staff listing, class schedule, and Library policies.
• Call the Reference Desk at 202-994-2850 or send an e-mail to library@gwumc.edu to schedule an orientation, consultation, or special in-class information session.
• Contact one of the Library's topic specialists:
• Leah Pellegrino at 202-994-3685 or mlblcp@gwumc.edu with questions relating to reserves or intellectual property.
• Laura Abate at 202-994-8570 or mlblea@gwumc.edu with questions about off-campus access, linking, and electronic resources.
• Alexandra Gomes at 202-994-1825 or mlbawg@gwumc.edu, with questions about the curriculum and technology.
• Invite a librarian to your next faculty or departmental meeting. Ask questions, provide feedback, and brainstorm about ways we can further support your educational needs. Call your departmental liaison to schedule a visit. See the list below.

Best wishes for 2009-2010!

Anne Linton, Director, Himmelfarb Library
202-994-1826 or mlbaml@gwumc.edu