While processing some Sabin material to add to the current finding aid, we came across an interesting box. In 2004, the Winkler Center received a large box full of letters that Dr. Sabin received while he was in the hospital. These letters, and many more, poured into Dr. Sabin’s address at the National Institutes of Health because of an article written by Chicago Tribune columnist Bob Greene titled, “Rx: Don’t forget Sabin on Sunday.” I wanted to share a bit about this column, as well as some letters found in that box. Continue reading
Author Archives: Melissa Cox Norris
Library Services for UC Health Employees
Thanks to a recent agreement between UC Health and the University of Cincinnati, UC Health employees now have access to health sciences and research-level library collections and services through UC Libraries’ Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library.
To access library resources and services, UC Health employees need only to register online at http://guides.libraries.uc.edu/uchealth. This web site will also serve as UC Health employees’ gateway to the information resources and services provided by the Health Sciences Library and UC Libraries.
For more information about the library resources and services available to UC Health employees, or to schedule an instruction session, contact:
Leslie Schick, Associate Dean, UC Libraries and Director, Health Sciences Library
(513) 558-4321 leslie.schick@uc.edu
Kristen Burgess, Information Services Librarian
(513) 558-3071 kristen.burgess@uc.edu
Happy Birthday, OhioLINK!
November 1st marked the 20th birthday of OhioLINK, a consortium of 88 Ohio college and university libraries, plus the State Library of Ohio, that work together to provide Ohio students, faculty, and researchers with the information they need for teaching and research. Continue reading
1st Fridays at 4
Murder in the Library
Figure out whodunnit!
- What: Test your investigative skills and explore the library for clues to solve a murder mystery! Hope you don’t lose your appetite because PIZZA and DRINKS will be provided after the murderer has been found!
- When: Friday, November 2nd @ 4pm
- Where: Langsam Library (by the Triceracopter)
- Who: Any UC student who likes solving mysteries!
- How: Register at http://svy.mk/TctfZ8 (space for 36)
- ?s: Contact Debbie Tenofsky (tenofsdg@ucmail.uc.edu)
ORCID: Connecting Research and Researchers
Create a unique personal identifier with ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID)!
ORCID, an open, non-profit, community-based initiative has launched its Registry (http://orcid.org) and can now be used by researchers to create a profile and ID for themselves.
From the website: “For scholars, ORCID provides a persistent identifier that unambiguously distinguishes you as the author or creator of your published works in systems that adopt ORCID.”
“ORCID provides two core functions: (1) a registry to obtain a unique identifier and manage a record of activities, and (2) APIs that support system-to-system communication and authentication. ORCID makes its code available under an open source license, and will post an annual public data file under a CCO waiver for free download.”
Find out more about ORCID at http://about.orcid.org/ or
http://about.orcid.org/news/2012/10/16/orcid-launches-registry
The Albert B. Sabin Digitization Project: October 24, World Polio Day
"World Understanding, World Peace and Polio" by Dr. Albert B. Sabin
October 24 is known as “World Polio Day,” in honor of Dr. Jonas Salk’s birthday. According to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, since World Polio Day 2011, the number of new cases of polio has declined by a significant amount. Along with the success of a decrease in polio cases, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative has noted, “Polio eradication partners around the world are marking the first World Polio Day since India was removed from the list of countries with active transmission of wild poliovirus.” Currently, only three countries – Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan – are considered endemic for polio. Continue reading
Trials Extended: Calling for Your Input
We extended the AccessPediatrics, AccessPhysiotherapy, and AccessSurgery trials so more of you would have the chance to try out these resources and let us know what you think. Many thanks to those of you who have taken a look at the trials and filled out a survey.
Visit the HSL: Trials for New Electronic Resources guide to access the trials. Each trial includes a brief survey so you can add your voice to the decision-making process.
The electronic resources currently under consideration are the following:
- AccessPediatrics: trial extended to November 10, 2012
- AccessPhysiotherapy: trial extended to November 10, 2012
- AccessSurgery: trial extended to November 10, 2012
- Nursing Reference Center: on trial until October 31, 2012
We value your input. Please take a look at the resource(s) under consideration that interest you and fill out the surveys. Thank you.
The Albert B. Sabin Digitization Project: American Archives Month
The clue for #49 down was "Vaccine name."
October is American Archives Month! To celebrate, project staff wanted to showcase some interesting newspaper clippings in the Sabin collection. We hope you enjoy what we have found.
The first seen here is a crossword puzzle that Sabin student assistant Mary Kroeger Vuyk recently found while processing a box in the collection. Ida Sherman sent Dr. Sabin this 1985 newspaper clipping from the Atlanta Constitution after filling out the answers to all of the clues, including #49 down. See whose name is listed as the answer for “Vaccine name”? At the bottom of the crossword, she wrote, “Now your fame is secure!”
Next Life of the Mind Lecture Series Scheduled for October 30
The second in the “Life of the Mind” lecture series on the theme of “Security” is scheduled for Tuesday, October 30 from 3:30-5pm in the Russell C. Myers Alumni Center. Continue reading