Please explore the videos below and then join us during our live information sharing events scheduled for August 12th, 4-5pm. You can ask us your questions and we will demo some of the resources and services available to you. Make sure to join as many live events as you can during our 'Question & Answer' sessions. To join, use the links in the "At a Glance" box or the link next to each video.
Access the events on August 12, 2020 between 4pm-5pm. Dip in and out of as many events as you wish.
| Event Topic | Zoom Link |
| 1. Fast Full-Text | E-resources | Join Event |
| 2. Information Desk | Poster/3D Printing | Join Event |
| 3. Consultation/Researcher Services | Events Program | Join Event |
| 4. Mobile Apps | Weingarten Learning Resources Center Services | OASIS | Join Event |
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Welcome to our first 'virtual' Information Fair. Each year we invite first-year Medical Students to visit the library during orientation week. During the event, students would explore a number of information tables to collect stamps, handouts, and giveaway items. Since we can't meet in person, this year we've recorded several videos to introduce ourselves and share with you some of our resources and services. [0:50 sec video]
Wednesday, Aug 12 | 4pm - 5pm [Event 1]
Maylene, Systematic Review Coordinator and Clinical Liaison Librarian,describes several databases that can assist you as first year students. Her focus in this video is on our e-book collections. [6:58 min video]
Wednesday, Aug 12 | 4pm - 5pm [Event 2]
Barbara, Head of Digital Media & Virtual Services, describes the Poster Printing and 3D Printing service at the Holman Biotech Commons. Poster printing is available for only $0.03 per square inch for paper or $0.06 per square inch for polyester fabric, which is foldable. Individual or group poster design consultations are available by appointment at no cost. 3D printing is available at no cost for academic, clinical, and research use. [1:56 sec video]
Wednesday, Aug 12 | 4pm - 5pm [Event 2]
Carlos, Head of Patron Services, describes some of the spaces & services in the Holman Biotech Commons. Unfortunately, we won't be able to serve you in person this Fall since the 'physical library' will be closed, but you can reach out to us any time using the contact info on our Holman Biotech Commons homepage! [4:31 min video]
Wednesday, Aug 12 | 4pm - 5pm [Event 3]
Manuel, Director of Data & Innovation Services, describes our Consultation service. He outlines some of the topics we can assist you with during our 1-on-1 consultations. During the live session, meet Kathleen Fox, the Resident Science Librarian, who can answer questions about the Holman Biotech Commons's consultation/researcher services. [3:08 sec video]
Wednesday, Aug 12 | 4pm - 5pm [Event 3]
Aman, Community Hlth & Engineering Librarian, describes some of the Events offered at the Holman Biotech Commons. [0:40 sec video]
Wednesday, Aug 12 | 4pm - 5pm [Event 4]
Frank, liaison librarian to the Perelman School of Medicine, describes some of the health science mobile apps available. The Library purchases access so you may freely install on your mobile device. [2:14 min video]
Wednesday, Aug 12 | 4pm - 5pm [Event 4]
Rashmi, Associate Director & Specialist in STEM Learning, Weingarten Learning Resources Center, describes the services provided at the Learning Resources Center. [1:55 min video]
Wednesday, Aug 12 | 4pm - 5pm [Event 4]
Ursula, Director of UME/GME Evaluation & Research, describes the student evaluation system "OASIS". [7:11 min video]
