Contact Us 909.558.4550 (main desk)
909.558.4588 (reference desk)
Del E. Webb Memorial Library
Loma Linda University
11072 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, California 92350
Report a problem with a journal:
libjournals@llu.edu
Need assistance with a search?
libref@llu.edu
http://library.llu.edu
|
By libsys, on May 4th, 2012% 
Unpredictable events happen in life. The same is true when it comes to using computers. Computers can crash; the power can go out; documents get lost. It is a good idea to have a backup plan to reduce the hassle that comes with recovering from these events.
The best investment you can make is to purchase a USB flash drive and use it to save your documents. Save those documents repeatedly–more often when the document is important. USB drives also give you portability to transfer your documents from one location to another.
If you don’t have a flash drive or forgot it at home, there are still options available to you. Several companies now offer free cloud storage, typically 5 GB or more. They require that you create an account with their service but offer the ability to upload documents to their cloud storage for safe keeping. A few of the popular choices are:
Lastly if these services are not available to you, you can email yourself the document provided that it is not larger than your web-based email provider allows.
Computers at the University Libraries
The computers at the Del E. Webb Library should be treated as shared public workstations. It is the responsibility of all patrons to protect their documents. The best way to do this is to bring a flash drive and save your work to it. A second option is to use one of the cloud storage options above, or email yourself. Lastly, the library also provides a shared space on our public computers at D:\My Documents\. However, this is a shared space that is accessible to anyone that logs into the computer. All other storage locations on the library public computers are wiped clean upon every logout. Any document saved to the Desktop or any other location other than an external location or D: will be unrecoverable when the computer logs out and reboots. In addition, a computer will be automatically logged off if it is left unattended and idle for more than 10 minutes. These procedures are put in place so that the computers are maintained in working condition for all users upon every reboot. It prevents clutter, out-of-space issues, viruses and private information from being viewed by others.
By libnews, on February 16th, 2012% 
Having trouble searching, or managing all the information you do find? Acquire skills to become more efficient at finding and managing information at the following classes. Open to students, staff, and faculty–all are welcome!
EndNote
Tuesday, February 21, 3-4pm
Centennial Complex – Conference Center – 4th Floor
PubMed Tips and Tricks
Thursday, February 23, 1:40 – 2:30pm
Centennial Complex – Conference Center – 4th Floor
By libnews, on May 19th, 2011% Check out First Consult’s mobile app, available to students, staff and faculty of LLUAHSC. The mobile app is currently available for iPhone and iPad. It includes an alphabetical index of topics with an A-Z list for easy navigation as well as a search function. Information on a medical topic include Background, Diagnosis, Treatment, Outcomes, Prevention, and evidence-based references.
For information on accessing this app, and other mobile apps available to LLUAHSC students, staff, and faculty, please visit our Libguide, Mobile Access.
 Knight, Gary. Captured In Crystal. http://www.flickr.com/photos/garryknight/3650151941/
By libnews, on January 11th, 2011% The NLM announces a redesigned site (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/) today. Here is their information about their redesign, or you may read about it at their press release http://www.nlm.nih.gov/news/nlm_site_change_2011.html:
‘…The NLM homepage (www.nlm.nih.gov) has an entirely new design, focused on your top tasks.
We also updated thousands of pages within the site. They now include site-wide navigation in the header so many of your favorite links should be just a click away. There is also a new “Share” feature so you can send content to your friends, colleagues or yourself via social bookmarking and networking. Plus, we’ve added links to make it easier to connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.
We hope you find this new design useful and welcome your feedback via our Contact NLM link.
The National Library of Medicine, a component of the National Institutes of Health, is the world’s largest medical library.”‘
By libnews, on June 23rd, 2010% Click on the book jacket image for more information.
 The 9/11 Encyclopedia “…details every event leading up to 9/11…a decade prior to the attacks…Also covered are events since the attack that have influenced our understanding of the ordeal.”
 Basic and Clinical Pharmacology key features: *300+ illustrations *chapter opening case studies *drug summary tables *lists of commercial preparations *new online learning center LangeTextbooks.com
 Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology “…a unique, encyclopaedic reference work covers the whole field of pure and applied microbiology and microbial molecular biology, from A to Zythia.”
 A Dictionary of Travel and Tourism Terminology “Covers all aspects of the tourism industry, including hospitality, transport (road, rail, air and sea), and ancillary services such as car rental, insurance, passport and visa services, and foreign currency. Provides approximately 7,000 definitions, covers the operating language of the industry, and includes acronyms of organizations, trade bodies and airlines, IT terms and brand names.”
 Encyclopedia of Energy “Draws together all aspects of energy, covering a wealth of areas throughout the natural, social and engineering sciences, providing easily accessible information about all aspects of energy, written by leading international authorities.”
 Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War: A Political, Social, and Military History “…a scholarly assessment of broad-ranging research on the Vietnam War over the last seventeen years by the editor of the prize-winning Dictionary of the Vietnam War. James Olson and his contributors offer fascinating insights as they evaluate the significant literature, films, and TV programs, offering different perspectives on the historical background; strategy and conduct of the war; the perspectives of Americans, the Indochinese, women, minorities, and veterans; the impact of the war on the homefront; and major problems and issues in the aftermath of the war.”
 Key Concepts in Critical Social Theory “Provides brief accounts of the central ideas behind the key concepts of critical social theory from Alienation to the Unconscious.”
 Race, Ethnicity, and Language Data “…identifies current models for collecting and coding race, ethnicity, and language data; reviews challenges involved in obtaining these data, and makes recommendations for a nationally standardized approach for use in health care quality improvement.”
By libnews, on June 11th, 2010% Laika’s Medlib Blog takes a critical look at Michael Anders’ and Dennis Evans’ recent paper, “Comparison of PubMed and Google Scholar Literature Searches”.
The June installment of Ask a Librarian! from JAAPA.com (Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants) gives reliable resources for those seeking information regarding patients with rare genetic disorders, and answers a question about “delusional halitosis.”
The Chronicle of Higher Education reports on the proposed jump in cost of the Nature Publishing Group’s (a leading commercial scientific publisher) journals and the University of California system’s response.
Gerry McKiernan of Spectrum > Mobile Learning, Libraries, and Technologies highlights New York City’s celebration of Internet Week 2010 with the blanketing of Times Square with giant QR codes.
Happy Friday, and happy reading!
By libnews, on March 15th, 2010% The academic library has traditionally been thought of as the “heart of the university,” a quote attributed to Charles William Eliot, president of Harvard University from 1869 to 1909. Public libraries are commonly thought of as the lifeblood of their community. These metaphors take on a multi-contextual meaning within a health sciences institution. Libraries commonly use the term “circulate” in reference to physical material that may be checked out of the library–thus the name, “Circulation,” for the desk you check out items from. This material circulates through the university body. The lifeblood of the campus–students, faculty, staff–courses through the library. Inevitably, the library is in the position to take the pulse of the university with every person we come in contact with, every person we help, and every time we open our doors–virtual or otherwise.
|
Announcements Go Mobile: http://library.llu.edu/m
|
