Hope Brings Strength Library dedication

Hope Brings Strength Health Sciences Library Dedication Monday, February 12

On Monday, February 12 the Rowan-Virtua SOM Health Sciences Library officially changes its name to the Hope Brings Strength Health Sciences Library.  This change is to honor the generous donation from the Baldwin and Ferro families in memory of their son, Bobby Ferro.  The Ferro family developed the motto “Hope Brings Strength” in memory of Bobby based on the realization that was only when healthcare … Continue reading Hope Brings Strength Health Sciences Library Dedication Monday, February 12

Black History in Medicine Exhibit

In honor of Black History Month, the Hope Brings Strength Health Sciences Library has created an exhibit highlighting Black history in medicine. The exhibit features notable Black Rowan-Virtua SOM alumni, and pioneering Black physicians that contributed to patient care, research, and education and made a difference in everyone’s lives.  Please check-out the exhibit in the main display case inside the library. Continue reading Black History in Medicine Exhibit

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2024 SMRF (Summer Medical Research Fellowship) Program Application

The 2024 SMRF (Summer Medical Research Fellowship) Program application submission deadline is February 19th, 2024.  SMRF student application: go.rowan.edu/smrfstudent  SMRF mentor application: go.rowan.edu/smrfmentor As a reminder, faculty members do not need to have an ongoing project in order to become a SMRF mentor. Students may create a research project that is achievable in 6 weeks for the program. Please visit the website for more details: https://som.rowan.edu/oursom/pipeline/research/smrf.html If you missed the SMRF … Continue reading 2024 SMRF (Summer Medical Research Fellowship) Program Application

Visit CMSRU Library’s New Environmental Health Research Guide

CMSRU Library staff in partnership with clinical faculty advisor have recently published a new research guide containing useful resources and research links on various Environmental Health-related topics.Guide homepage: https://rowanmed.libguides.com/envirohealth Visit the guide to learn more about: Continue reading Visit CMSRU Library’s New Environmental Health Research Guide

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Conversations with the Associate Provost: Campbell Library Renovation

Rowan University Libraries are preparing to move from our long planning phase, including lots of community conversations and input, into the building phase for our exciting Campbell Library Renovation. Beginning after Commencement 2024, this ambitious project will reinvigorate the library as a flexible, inclusive, and student-centric hub. We are thrilled to bring to Rowan a reimagined Campbell Library space, collections, and services that builds on … Continue reading Conversations with the Associate Provost: Campbell Library Renovation

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Changes to Loan Periods for Board Review and Reserve Books!

A new year bring change and signals the start of a new semester and the Rowan-Virtua SOM Health Sciences Library is pleased to announce some changes to our collections and borrowing periods. *This change is a pilot project to improve access to print materials. Please return items on time so we may continue this initiative. Continue reading Changes to Loan Periods for Board Review and Reserve Books!

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Conversations with the Associate Provost: Campbell Pilot Spaces

Q: Hi Dr. Hilliker! It’s wonderful to have this opportunity to chat with you again and delve into the exciting developments happening at Campbell Library. With a full-scale renovation set to kick off in Summer 2024, there have already been some noteworthy additions to the library spaces this academic year. Can you share some insights into these new areas? A: Certainly. With the upcoming renovation, we wanted … Continue reading Conversations with the Associate Provost: Campbell Pilot Spaces

Associate Provost of Campbell Library, Dr. Robert Hilliker

Conversations with the Associate Provost: Campbell Collection Curation

We sat down with the Associate Provost of Campbell Library, Dr. Robert Hilliker, to find out more about how and why the library is carefully curating their collections to reflect the needs and interests of the Rowan community. Q: What is the Campbell Collection Curation initiative all about? A: This initiative is all about ensuring the library’s collections continue to meet the evolving needs of students, … Continue reading Conversations with the Associate Provost: Campbell Collection Curation

Family Study Space

Introducing the Family Study Space: A Welcoming Environment for Students with Children

Rowan University’s Campbell Library is now offering a unique solution for parents juggling the responsibilities of both academics and childcare. The forthcoming “Family Study Space” will make it easier for students, staff, faculty, and community members to bring their children along while they study. We understand the unique challenges faced by parents who are also students or staff members. This space is an expansion of … Continue reading Introducing the Family Study Space: A Welcoming Environment for Students with Children

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Campbell Library’s Diverse Collections: Inviting Student Involvement

At Rowan University Libraries, we want to ensure that you feel a sense of belonging, both in our physical spaces and among our books and collections. Your input is very valuable to us to help our collections reflect the diversity of the Rowan community, and we invite your suggestions for new books to add to our shelves. Our collections are more than just books, journals, … Continue reading Campbell Library’s Diverse Collections: Inviting Student Involvement

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Camp Campbell: A Month of Fun and Wellness

Throughout the month of October, Rowan University’s Campbell Library’s Access Services department held a series of exciting events collectively known as Camp Campbell. These engaging and free activities were hosted on Tuesdays, and designed to provide students with a refreshing break from their academic pursuits while promoting mental and emotional wellness. The first Camp Campbell event featured a friendship bracelet making workshop. This activity proved … Continue reading Camp Campbell: A Month of Fun and Wellness

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New Board Prep Resource: Boards & Beyond Now Available

Rowan University Libraries is pleased to announce that it has licensed the Boards & Beyond Step 1-Pre-Clinical for use by Rowan medical students and faculty that wish to integrate it into their courses. Boards & Beyond from McGraw Hill is a question bank and video library that can supplement medical school coursework as well as exam and board preparation.  Step 1-Preclinical includes more than 440 videos and … Continue reading New Board Prep Resource: Boards & Beyond Now Available

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Diane Chamberlain: A Literary Legacy Finds Its Home at Rowan University Archives & Special Collections

Diane Chamberlain, a prolific author boasting numerous bestselling novels, is well known for her storytelling influence on modern American literary fiction. With an impressive collection of 27 novels to her name, including titles featured on the New York Times, USA Today, and Sunday Times bestseller lists, her storytelling prowess has captured the hearts of readers around the globe. The inspiration for Chamberlain’s literary journey can … Continue reading Diane Chamberlain: A Literary Legacy Finds Its Home at Rowan University Archives & Special Collections

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Librarians offer support for ORCID transition

Rowan University Libraries and the Division of Information Resources and Technology (IRT) are providing support for researchers moving to ORCID.  It is more important than ever for Rowan researchers to consider creating an ORCID record because the existing Researcher Profiles platform on Rowan Digital Works is being phased out by the vendor. ORCID, an international non-profit organization, provides researchers with a unique identifier (an ORCID … Continue reading Librarians offer support for ORCID transition

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New Revised Study Aids and Exam Prep Guide at Health Sciences Libraries

The Health Sciences Libraries has revised the Review Questions and Study Aids guide to better focus on, and link to, the quality questions banks, board prep books, tutorials, and supplemental resources, such as videos and audio files, available through Rowan University Libraries.  Links to free practice exams and materials from the NBOME and USMLE are also now included on the guide, and links to free tutorials and … Continue reading New Revised Study Aids and Exam Prep Guide at Health Sciences Libraries

Celebrate Three Million Downloads from Rowan Digital Works

Rowan Digital Works, a service of Rowan University Libraries, is an Institutional Repository that provides free, worldwide access to the scholarly, creative, and cultural works of Rowan University. Collections in Rowan Digital Works (RDW) include Theses and Dissertations, Open Educational Resources, Open Access research articles by faculty, posters and conference presentations by faculty and students, library workshops, student yearbooks, and digitized archival materials. Rowan Digital Works has … Continue reading Celebrate Three Million Downloads from Rowan Digital Works

Campbell Library excels in fulfilling Interlibrary Loan requests in 2022

Interlibrary Loan, or ILL, is a service of Rowan University Libraries that allows students, faculty, emeriti, and staff to request specific books or articles from other libraries. Campbell Library participates with libraries around the world to borrow and lend library materials. Requests are placed through two main electronic systems— EZBorrow for books, and ILLiad for books and articles, which includes Rapid ILL, OCLC and JerseyCat. … Continue reading Campbell Library excels in fulfilling Interlibrary Loan requests in 2022

New Service for Off-Campus Students and Faculty

Campbell Library will now ship print materials, including Interlibrary Loan books, to our fully remote patrons, including online students and faculty as well as faculty on sabbatical. To register, please complete the following form:  Request Off-Campus Delivery More information is available on the library’s guide, How to Use the Library Online.   Continue reading New Service for Off-Campus Students and Faculty

OER Virtual Un-Conference hosted by Rowan University Libraries

Rowan University Libraries is holding a virtual OER Un-Conference. Join us virtually on July 25th and 26th for two afternoons to engage and learn with your colleagues! We welcome every level of experience and while conceptualized by librarians, anyone (library staff, faculty, administrators, etc.) with an interest in OERs (Open Educational Resources) or TAs (Textbook Alternatives) can register!  We are looking to build the content around the … Continue reading OER Virtual Un-Conference hosted by Rowan University Libraries

The Entire JoVE Library is Now Accessible to Rowan!

Rowan University Libraries is pleased to announce the addition of the full JoVE package for the Rowan community. The Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) is a peer reviewed scientific journal, publishing methods articles accompanied by videos of experiments filmed in the authors’ labs. All JoVE articles are indexed in PubMed, Medline, Web of Science, Scopus and other relevant databases. Per year, JoVE publishes 1,000+ articles … Continue reading The Entire JoVE Library is Now Accessible to Rowan!

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine Ranked Second Nationally

“The 2022 guide to the “10 Best DO Schools in the U.S.” as published by the Pre Med Experts website, has ranked Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine second among America’s osteopathic medical schools, trailing only the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.” See full article on Rowan Today.  Continue reading Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine Ranked Second Nationally

LinkedIn Learning @ the Library

LinkedIn Learning is again available at Rowan.  LinkedIn Learning provides online access to courses on computer software, business skills, IT, web design, audio/video tools and much more. All current Rowan students, faculty, and staff who may access LinkedIn Learning tutorials.  Log in with your Rowan username and password to access this rich resource. Important Information: If you encounter login issues, please contact librarysupport@rowan.edu. Faculty members are able to link to specific … Continue reading LinkedIn Learning @ the Library

2021 LibQual Survey is Now Available

As we plan for Rowan University Libraries’ future, it is important that we understand the perceptions and expectations of our campus community so that we can provide the services and resources that you need to be successful. LibQUAL is a survey developed by the Association of Research Libraries to measure library service quality and identify best practices. To date, it has been taken by over 1 … Continue reading 2021 LibQual Survey is Now Available

Open Access Week Virtual Events, October 25th through the 29th

Open Access Week is celebrated each year in October. International Open Access Week, a global event now entering its fourteenth year, is an opportunity for open access advocates to engage their communities to teach them about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share what they’ve learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in helping to make Open Access a new norm in … Continue reading Open Access Week Virtual Events, October 25th through the 29th

September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World (Poster Exhibit from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum)

In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Campbell Library is displaying the reflective poster exhibit “September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World.” Created by the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, the exhibit examines the history of 9/11 and its ongoing implications. It moreover explores the consequences of terrorism on individual lives and communities at the local, national, and international level, and … Continue reading September 11, 2001: The Day That Changed the World (Poster Exhibit from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum)

Cultural Diversity and Anti-racism Book Collection

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University’s chapter of the Gold Humanism Honor Society and the CMSRU Library have developed a collection of books on anti-racism and cultural diversity. The works range from fiction to nonfiction to poetry, and include works by Jessamyn Ward, Audre Lorde, Claudia Rankine, James Baldwin, and Ta-Nehisi Coates.  Take a look at some selected titles here. Continue reading Cultural Diversity and Anti-racism Book Collection

LibKey.io allows users to search for articles by PMID or DOI

LibKey.io is a new service that makes looking up articles easier. If you have the DOI or PMID for the article you need, you can search for it via this page: https://libkey.io/libraries/600  The CMSRU Library subscribes to a variety of LibKey tools to streamline the research process: LibKey Nomad LibKey Discovery LibKey Link In order to enjoy the full range of benefits, we recommend that you add … Continue reading LibKey.io allows users to search for articles by PMID or DOI