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Let’s Have a “BLAST” with Sequence Similarity Searching

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This workshop introduces the NCBI’s Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST), one of the most widely-used software tools in biology. BLAST allows rapid, easy sequence similarity searching online. However, use of BLAST is only truly effective when you understand what

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University Libraries Colloquium Series

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We are pleased to announce the October schedule for the Stony Brook University Libraries Colloquium Series.  All are welcome to attend. Please mark your calendars and come join the library faculty and staff as we share our current research, achievements,

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National Network of Libraries of Medicine Visits Health Sciences Library

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The Stony Brook Health Sciences Library hosted two visitors from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Mid-Atlantic Region on September 9. Barbara Epstein, Director, University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System and Renae Barger, Executive Director, National Network of

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New Databases for Health Sciences

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The Health Sciences Library now has access to three new evidence-based databases from EBSCO: Dynamed Nursing Reference Center Plus Rehabilitation Reference Center These three databases enable health care practitioners to answer clinical questions quickly and easily at the point of

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ICD-10 is coming soon…

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The ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, Revision 10) coding classifications are scheduled to be implemented on Oct.1. The Library has purchased access to both the ICD 9 and ICD 10 . Both classification systems are available from the STAT!Ref database.

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Presentation to School of Dental Medicine Administrators

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Library Dean, Constantia Constantinou and Head of Health Sciences Library, Ann Gleason gave a presentation to the School of Dental Medicine Administrators at their meeting on July 16, 2015. Dean Constantinou presented the Library’s strategic plan and future directions, and

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New Database Trial – Henry Stewart Talks

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The Stony Brook University Libraries currently has a trial subscription to the Henry Stewart Talks, biomedical and life sciences collection. This collection has over 1,500 high quality, recorded seminars given by leading world experts. Featured categories include: cancer, cell biology,

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Global Library Initiatives Lecture Series

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You are all invited to the second lecture in the Lecture Series of the Office of Global Library Initiatives entitled “Ancient Documents Services at the Shanghai Normal University Library.” The talk will be given by Dr. Long Zhao, who is

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Michael Bailou Huang Presents at Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, China

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Michael Bailou Huang, Coordinator of the Office of Global Library Initiatives presented “Changing Roles of Academic Libraries and Librarians” and “Collection Development for the 21st Century Academic Library: Experience from the Stony Brook University Health Sciences Library” at Guangxi University of

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University Libraries Joins Biomed Central

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University Libraries has become a Supporting Member of Biomed Central, the Open Access biomedical open access publisher. What are the benefits of Supporter Membership? All Supporter Member researchers can take advantage of a 15% discount on the article-processing charge when

Posted in Biology, Databases, Health Sciences Library, Medicine, Open Access