McGill Health Sciences Library

News for and about McGill Med students

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Interested in doing a systematic or scoping review? Sign up for the library workshop on the A-Z of how to conduct one! One offered in early February, another in April. 

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CDC is closely monitoring an outbreak caused by 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) first identified in Wuhan, China.

Keep updated on the Coronavirus outbreak via the CDC. 

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Redpath basement now open to Library users

As of Monday, July 29, 2019, the Redpath Library Building basement is accessible at the following times: Summer hours: Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm; Saturday from 10am to 6pm Fall 2019 semester hours: Monday to Sunday from 8am to 11pm We're here to help. If you’re having trouble finding materials, don’t hesitate to contact the McLennan services desk. Signage in the basement is colour-coded and collections located there include: ‘A’ call numbers (green signage) Chinese, Japanese, Korean (CJK) collection (pink signage) Journal collection (white signage) Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering collection (yellow signage) Osler Library of the History of Medicine collection (white signage)

All of the Schulich Library is now available! It’s home is now the basement of the Redpath Building. 

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Planning on doing a Scoping or Systematic review? In the early stages of such a review?  Think you might want to do one, but aren’t sure what the difference between the two is? Take a workshop! One in July, on in early August. Information and registration at the link. 

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Campus Outaouais takes shape - McGill Reporter

Grand opening set for 2020

New Medical Campus coming in 2020! Cette campus sera la base pour notre program francophone! 

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Open Forum | Temporary Closure & Renovation of the Schulich Library of Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Engineering

Join us for a conversation about the upcoming temporary closure and renovation of the Schulich Library. Learn about the project, its scope and timeline, and how the Library, McGill Facilities and your faculties are working together to meet your needs. The forum will include a presentation and Q&A period. Bring your questions, concerns and ideas - feedback welcome. For more information access the project page. Bring your own mug for coffee.

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The eyes may be the windows of the soul but, for Dr. Henrietta "Mimi" Galiana, they’re a window into our physiology.

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No need to register for the event, simply click on the YouTube weblink below and join the conversation on January 18th at noon. The recorded webinar will be available after the event at the same link.

https://youtu.be/ar2AUvtX2iM

#KnowHumanTrafficking

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Health Canada launches campaign to educate teens on the health risks of vaping

Spokeswoman Maryse Durette said the government body has launched a multi-phase campaign to tackle what it sees as an increasing problem among youth.

Seems timely... especially from the PubMed workshop example this week!

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Are you disinfecting your phone every day?

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Want to take a study break? McGill has Overdrive access! Set up and sign in to borrow novels, audiobooks, and even some streaming films. You can use it with your phone, tablet, or any e-reader. 

Ils ont même un sélection des titres en français! 

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October 1-7 is National Mental Illness Awareness Week! Take some time this week to take care of you! Check out this eBook “To your health : achieving well-being during medical school” for some practical advice on how to balance med school and a sense of self. 

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We are in the midst of Indigenous Awareness Weeks! Check out the full program of events here. There is everything from the First People’s Pow Wow to an Open Mic Night, and more.

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Check out a library tour! See where your course reserves live, and find some good study spaces. No RSVP needed!

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Battles Between Burnout and Balance

In this narrative medicine essay, the author considers the words used to describe the tension between shouldering the complex and painful realities of patients while simultaneously facing equally complex and painful family matters—burnout, balance, self-care—inadequate in helping physicians regain...

Take time to care for you, no matter if it’s work or life. 

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The library regularly offers free EndNote Workshops! Find one with a time/place that works for you to learn how to import, organize, de-duplicate, and so much more!