Medical Library

Welcome New Medicine Students 2019!

 

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Welcome to ETSU and Johnson City!  

We're glad you're here and are looking forward to supporting your medical education and helping you develop information skills for lifelong practice of evidence-based medicine.  

Help When You Need It: 
Library staff members are available for all levels of information needs throughout your studies. Examples include:

  • Basic support for learning resources and remote access
  • Help finding high-quality, evidence-based information
  • Training for making your literature searches more complete, targeted, and efficient
  • Understanding principles of evidence-based medicine
  • Suggestions and assistance with medically-related mobile apps
  • Advice for evaluating and recommending high-quality info sites for patients 
  • Guidance on finding images for use while navigating copyright concerns
  • Support for citation management and other software
  • Research support
  • Support for community outreach activities 

Textbooks, Journals, Databases, and Clinical Care Resources: 
The library provides access to numerous subscription information resources via the library website and university library catalog. Most resources can be accessed remotely using a valid ETSU username and password.

Major collections of online textbooks and reference books come from the Access Medicine, Clinical Key, and R2 Digital Library collections. These "databases" of online books are listed on our website, along with other databases and resources. Quick links to some of the most popular texts are provided on our E-Books page. 

Please contact us if you have been assigned a reading and need help figuring out if the library has the book or article. 

  • Additional print resources are available in the library facility.
  • If a needed resource is not available, it can be obtained via Document Delivery/Interlibrary Loan for a minimal fee.
  • Library staff members can assist with locating specific known books, journals/articles, and other resources and with identifying helpful resources for a particular topic of study.

The library provides clinical care products including Essential Evidence Plus and DynaMed Plus. 

Virtual Reality Learning Lab:
The library hosts a virtual reality learning lab featuring 3D Organon VR Anatomy software for anatomy review. Additional software includes applications for guided meditation, relaxation/fun, and communication skills. 

Academic Support:
Dr. Jean Daniels, Quillen's Assistant Professor for Academic Support, is available for student support including development of study plans, test-taking approaches, remediation strategies, other coping skills, and recognizing and referrals for other needed services (such as mental health, disability support, etc.). Dr. Daniels previously served in the Academic Support and Counseling Center at Brody School of Medicine and has her PhD in marriage and family therapy. Her office is on the first floor of the medical library; contact info is 423-439-2408 and danielsj@etsu.edu.  Students are welcome to make individual appointments with her. 

Wellness and Physical Activity:
The 24/7 basement level of the library has a room with spin bikes and free weights. Students can also check out yoga mats and Buc Bikes (campus bike share) from the library's front desk during staffed hours with ETSU ID. 

Hours: 

  • Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to Midnight
  • Saturday, 10am to Midnight
  • Sunday, 1pm to Midnight

Closures related to ETSU holidays and inclement weather will be posted to the library's social media profiles. 

24/7 Basement Study Level Access
ETSU medical and pharmacy students with active campus ID cards have after-hours access by card-swipe to library basement, which includes study rooms, study carrels and tables, vending machines, a refrigerator and microwave, and an exercise (spin bike) room. Food is allowed in the library!  

In the Building: 

  • The library facility includes a computer lab, group study rooms, white boards, study carrels and tables, vending machines, copy/scanning equipment, conference/meeting room, print books/journals, and exercise room.
  • The library provides free coffee during regular hours on the first floor.
  • From spring to fall, the library's second floor porch is open for outdoor study.


Feedback Wanted: 
Have a suggestion for library improvement? Contact Rachel Walden, MLIS, Associate Dean for Learning Resources (423-439-6355, waldenrr@etsu.edu, Room 2.17A).

Find us: 
VA Building 4, Fourth Street – VA Medical Center Campus
https://www.etsu.edu/medlib/
www.facebook.com/QuillenLibrary 
www.twitter.com/qcomlib

Special library closures (holidays, inclement weather, etc.) will always be posted to our social media sites. 

Contact us:

  • Ask A Librarian (online help request form) or medref@etsu.edu
  • Information Desk – 423-439-6253

 

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