I received e-mails from my Welch Co-Conspirators Sue Woodson and Kathy Danko touting the new Primal Pictures database.  Both Kathy and Sue have their hands in ALL THINGS NEW, DIGITAL, ELECTRONIC OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION TO WELCH---and both now serve as my own personal secret digital spies. Each graciously sent updates pertaining to the arrival of Primal Pictures Interactive Anatomy. A very unique tool indeed.  The value of online anatomy resources can be summed it in the following succinct little quote: “they contain complete anatomical 3D computer-generated models of human anatomy.  Users may manipulate the images by rotating, zooming, and peeling away layers, while viewing accompanying text.  Includes biomechanical animations, dynamic MRI, movie clips to supplement the 3D model and interactive quizzes.”

Along with Primal Pictures the Welch Library now subscribes to several other anatomy resources:

Net Anatomy (SES) http://www.netanatomy.com/
•Primal Pictures Interactive Anatomy  http://ovidsp.ovid.com/ovidweb.cgi?T=JS&NEWS=N&PAGE=main&D=ppal
•Thieme Teaching Assistant, Anatomy (Thieme) http://www.thiemeteachingassistant.com/

Catherine Craven, one of our illustrious Welch Clinical Informationist Liaisons, stated "there are certain subjects that need visualization. Online anatomy provides great visuals and quizzing tools as well as other functionality that make it excellent for learning".  

Our trusty WELDOC (inter-library loan) is getting a facelift. After speaking with Sue Woodson, Digital Library Services, and Lisa Song, ATIS, the changes should make the process of ordering articles and books more intuitive. There will be a 2 month migration period for the changeover to become a seamless transition. However, Lisa S. (who always provides me with all the delicious particulars) stressed that "after 2 months you'll be treated like a new user. Existing WELDOC users have 2 months to migrate their current WELDOC account to the new system. After the migration period, if they have not migrated, they'll have to register as a new user. Lonesome Doc users have to change their Lonesome Doc user ID to their Hopkins email address to access the new system. Third, and perhaps most importantly, the single sign-on feature it allows patrons to use their JHED USERNAME and PASSWORD. During the migration period when a user accesses the new WELDOC, after passing the JHED login screen the system will ask the user to enter the existing WELDOC account information OR create a new account---UNTIL---the user either migrates his/her old WELDOC or creates a new account." The new system won't accept gmail. Having a quick look-see at the new WELDOC page, it does have a snazzier appearance. Since WELDOC is such a vital part of library services this can only improve what is already a core resource of the Welch Library. Sue W. reiterated that using the new facelift should feel "pretty instinctive.'

The presentation on the National Science Library of the Chinese Academy of Sciences by our international fellow, Baocheng Wang has been rescheduled to:

Date: Monday, March 8

Time: 3:30 – 4:30pm

Location: 2024 E. Monument Street, Room 1-500Q

Baocheng has degrees in biochemistry and zoology and has been working at the NSL since 2005; he is at Welch to observe our approach to informationist services.

 National Science Library, Beijing

Here's something to do this weekend, as we come back into the open air of February.

http://public.craftcouncil.org/baltimore

Go. Enjoy. Buy. See the sights. Put the memory of the baltimore blizzard in your rear view mirror!

The Friday, Feb. 12th lecture "10 Things I wish someone had told me about writing a Research Paper" has been cancelled, and will be re-scheduled. The snow has wrecked havoc on all classes this past week. Hopefully, (snow fingers crossed) in the days ahead everything class/lecture related will be sorted out.

Changes for the Welch Library inter-library loan system (WELDOC) are coming. Speaking with Lisa Song, from Advanced Technology Information Systems (our ATIS), she cited several clear advantages the new upgrade will provide. "Patrons can access JHED and WELDOC without getting (and going through) another password. Also, there will be no need for resetting passwords". Lisa also mentioned that ATIS did Eisenhower's ILL integration and "everyone seems very pleased with the outcome". Patrons in need of an ILL item, but who may have forgotten their password will no doubt welcome this change. 

Lori Rosman our Public Health and Basic Science Informationist, will deliver a lecture on QUOSA this month. Lori shared few comments on the advantages of QUOSA. "It's great for  downloading full texts, storing and managing PDF's, searching the full text of articles, setting up search alerts and you can go back and forth between REFWORKS AND QUOSA in terms of their compatability for bibliographic management. The compatibility with REFWORKS is an excellent feature to have".

Lori's QUOSA lecture is on Feb. 17th, 12;30-1:30 at Mountcastle Auditorium (PCTB Bldg.)

Please join us for a presentation on the National Science Library of the Chinese Academy of Sciences by our international fellow, Baocheng Wang.  Baocheng has degrees in biochemistry and zoology and has been working at the NSL since 2005; he is at Welch to observe our approach to informationist services.

Date:  Monday, February 8, 2010

Time:  1:30 – 2:30pm

Location:  2024 E. Monument Street, Room 1-500Q

Sad News
 

Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Dough boy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly.. He was 71.

Dough boy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours.

Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Dough boy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Dough boy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was considered a very smart cookie, but wasted much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions.

Dough boy is survived by his wife Play Dough, three children: John Dough, Jane Dough and Dosey Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.

The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.

If this made you smile for even a brief second, please rise to the occasion and share that smile with someone else who may be having a crumby day and kneads a lift.