Biomedical subjects

Nancy Hrinya Tannery

Publications and source records attributed to Nancy Hrinya Tannery.

4 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2006

Design and implementation of a library-based information service in molecular biology and genetics at the University of Pittsburgh.

SETTING: In summer 2002, the Health Sciences Library System (HSLS) at the University of Pittsburgh initiated an information service in molecular biology and genetics to assist researchers with identifying and utilizing bioinformatics tools. PROGRAM COMPONENTS: This novel information service comprises hands-on training workshops and consultation on the use of bioinformatics tools. The HSLS also provides an electronic portal and networked access to public and commercial molecular biology databases and software packages. EVALUATION MECHANISMS: Researcher feedback gathered during the first three years of workshops and individual consultation indicate that the information service is meeting user needs. NEXT STEPS/FUTURE DIRECTIONS: The service's workshop offerings will expand to include emerging bioinformatics topics. A frequently asked questions database is also being developed to reuse advice on complex bioinformatics questions.

Computational Biology↗

PubMed2002

Online use statistics.

Online use statistics can provide libraries with a tool to be used when developing an online collection of resources. Statistics can provide information on overall use of a collection, individual print and electronic journal use, and collection use by specific user populations. They can also be used to determine the number of user licenses to purchase. This paper focuses on the issue of use statistics made available for one collection of online resources.

Data Collection↗

PubMed2002

Medical informatics: the Pittsburgh experience.

This column reports the results of a survey conducted of medical librarian participants in medical informatics training at the University of Pittsburgh. This small study was undertaken in order to identify issues in training different kinds of library and information science practitioners in medical informatics.

Academic Medical Centers↗

PubMed2002

Use of Web-based library resources by medical students in community and ambulatory settings.

PURPOSE: The purpose was to evaluate the use of Web-based library resources by third-year medical students. SETTING/PARTICIPANTS/RESOURCES: Third-year medical students (147) in a twelve-week multidisciplinary primary care rotation in community and ambulatory settings. METHODOLOGY: Individual user surveys and log file analysis of Website were used. RESULTS/OUTCOMES: Twenty resource topics were compiled into a Website to provide students with access to electronic library resources from any community-based clerkship location. These resource topics, covering subjects such as hypertension and back pain, linked to curriculum training problems, full-text journal articles, MEDLINE searches, electronic book chapters, and relevant Websites. More than half of the students (69%) accessed the Website on a daily or weekly basis. Over 80% thought the Website was a valuable addition to their clerkship. DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION: Web-based information resources can provide curriculum support to students for whom access to the library is difficult and time consuming.

Attitude to Computers↗