Boxer Library
Message from the AVP
Welcome to the Fall quarter 2023! As you jump into a new academic year, know that the library is here to support your academic and research journey. We have a variety of resources, spaces, and services, designed to help you thrive at RFUMS. Within this newsletter you will see highlighted things like citation managers, reserve textbooks, acceptable noise levels, and the affirmation wall. Review this newsletter to learn more about upcoming events with topics such as getting to know the library, copyright and creative commons, systematic review essentials and more. Remember that if you have any questions, feel free to contact the library via chat email or in person. Good l
Returning to Library Spaces - A Peaceful Place for Everyone
With more of us returning to shared spaces, this is a great time to brush up on the library's noise policies. Each space has its own recommended levell
Learning Commons: contained collaboration, moderate voices
Quiet Study Area: short, whispered conversation, cell phones on silent
Silent Study: total silence, relocate for conversation
Remember that walls and doors are not soundproof, so please apply the same suggestions to study rooms and cubbies. If you're unsure what level of noise is allowed where you are studying, look for our color coded green, yellow and red posters. If someone is disrupting your study, please let library staff know. Multiple offenses may result in referral to student affairs. Together, we can make the library a respectful and productive environment for everyone.
Be Inspired and Take a Break
The library has more than databases, books, and places to study. If you would like to read or leave words of encouragement, head over to our affirmation wall in the learning commons. Need a study break? Check out our creative corner, also located near the entrance to the Learning Commons, where you can grab a coloring sheet or try your hand at origami.
Chargers, Headphones, Textbooks and More!
If you need to check out a copy of your required textbook, a charger for your android, iPhone, Macbook, Surface Pro and many others, markers, headphones, earplugs or anatomical models, swing by the circulation desk and check them out for a couple of hours.
Watch exam videos on AccessMedicine
AccessMedicine has videos for physical exams. Learn how to conduct a number of exams organized by focus, including general physical exams. To review these videos, click on the AccessMedicine quick link on the Library homepage. Then select Physical Exam under the Multimedia tab. For more information on what AccessMedicine has to offer, check out the our AccessMedicine Tutorial guide.
Need a citation manager for your research and academic writing? Check out these two options!
RefWorks is an online citation management program that allows you to save citations and generate reference lists and bibliographies. Rosalind Franklin University has an institutional subscription for RefWorks. For more information on Refworks,visit our Refworks guide.
Zotero is a free citation management tool with both online and desk top options. Access your citations online in the Zotero web library by creating a Zotero account. Zotero 6, the desktop version of Zotero, is also available for download to Windows, macOS, Linux, and iOS platforms. Zotero not only offers a both Chrome extension and Word plugins for your personal computer, but also a mobile app for Apple devices. For more information on Zotero, email us at eresources@rosalindfranklin.eduor schedule anappointment with one of our Librarian
Maybe you are a new student that is just getting to know all that the library has to offer or maybe you are a returning student that would like a refresher. In this designated hour, we will explore how to access and use some of our most popular resources and answer your questions
Come to this session to find out how you can utilize Boxer Library resources and librarians to enrich your courses. Bring any questions you have about eBooks and articles for your students, open educational resources, library-related instruction, and any other topics you've wanted to know about!
Copyright and Creative Commons for Authors
Thursday, September 7 from 4 -5 p.m.
Copyright and licensing can be a confusing part of the authorship process. This workshop will discuss the top things to know about understanding your rights to your work and being clear about how others can interact with it. Topics covered include copyright basics, author agreements and utilizing creative commons licenses.
Systematic Review Essentials: What Do You Need to Be Successful?
Tuesday, October 17 from 4 - 5 p.m.
Many people may want to complete a systematic review but aren’t aware of how to prepare for a successful project. This webinar will discuss the basic elements you’ll need for your project before you embark on an evidence synthesis review.
Sharing Your Work: What to Know about Research and Data Repositories
Monday, October 30 from 11-noon
Open repositories allow you to share your scholarship with other researchers. This can ensure that your work has increased visibility, as well as promotes open science by allowing others to interact with and build upon your work. In addition to this, many grant funders are now requiring that data/research be shared openly. This workshop will discuss considerations in sharing your work and which repositories may be right for your research
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