FSU-Orlando
Introduction to the Maguire e-Library and PDA Resources
At the conclusion, the participants should be able to:
1) EXPLAIN the advantages of having an e-library as compared to a traditional library comprised of numerous hard copy materials; 2) RECORD their username and password and save it in a location where it can be found when needed; 3) ACCESS the e-library from their home or office via EZProxy using their username and password to access EZProxy; 4) NAVIGATE the Maguire Medical Library website and IDENTIFY the three major sections of the webpage: a. Announcements and handouts; b. Licensed core e-resources; and c. University library links and medical informatics curriculum materials; 5) DESCRIBE how accessing the e-library can be useful as a clinical resource and a teaching resource; 6) Systematically NAVIGATE the e-library in order to locate and browse resources of choice. Examples of resources participants need to be able to access include; a. Patient education handouts and materials. b. PDA resources and instructions for installing them. c. e-journals. d. e-books. e. The “Beginners Guide.” f. The “Find it Quickly Guide.” g. New Users Guide; 7) NAME the FSUCOM librarians and ACCESS that area of the library web page where a request can be made to those individuals for help when needed; 8) NAME those individuals who can helpful relative to PDA resources; 9) CREATE a user name and password for MD Consult and CONDUCT a basic search; 10) LOCATE patient information from at least two library e-resources; 11) EXPLAIN in very broad terms what is covered in the FSUCOM student curriculum.
Questions and answers will allow for audience participation.