A video is now available which provides an overview of the latest version of EndNote, the bibliographic management tool useful for inserting footnotes into manuscripts. Some features of version X6 that are demonstrated are the ability to apply ratings to the more important references and to view PDFs with a built-in PDF viewer. In addition, text in a PDF can be highlighted. The video is under 5 minutes long.
Tech Zone: Mobile Applications for Twitter
Looking for alternative mobile apps for Twitter? Look no further than our Mobile Resources LibGuide where we now have a category for Social Media Apps (under the TOOLS tab). Here are a few to get you started but be sure to check out the full list!
- TweetBot
Create multiple timelines, view conversation threads, use smart gestures, and customize your navigation. - Plume
Color-code your timeline, access multiple accounts, mute users/words/clients, geotag your tweets. - Seesmic
Schedule, post and share link attachments for multiple Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tumblr accounts.
To access the Mobile Resources LibGuide from the Library website, simply click on the LibGuides link under the Select Library Resources on the upper left hand side of the page.
Resource Highlights: World Bank’s Open Knowledge Repository
Information on international health disparities and poverty can sometimes be difficult to come by. There are resources out there that index scholarly research and other white papers for accessibility across nations (Ask-A-Librarian for more information on these resources), but they are not as commonly known as tools like PubMed or Web of Knowledge. One of these ‘hidden’ resources is The World Bank most notably, their Open Knowledge Repository.
The World Bank connects networks and institutions worldwide to fight poverty and to help find (and fund) solutions to development challenges. The World Bank’s recent adoption of an open access policy is part of an effort to democratize their development work by creating openness and accountability, called “open development”. Increasing the transparency of this large international organization will allow people to build on the work of others is intended to further the work of development and increase trust in the institution. The Open Knowledge Repository is part of this initiative and makes correspondence, pamphlets, and organizational publications freely available on a searchable platform. The repository also houses data from research conducted by The World Bank and affiliates. The repository has access to formal publications put out by the organization as well as open access to upcoming projects, analytic advisory activities, and board proceedings.
So the next time you are looking for information related to global health problems, consider checking the the resources available from The World Bank. Also, if you would like more detailed information about open access and it’s benefits, please take a look at the MSK Library’s open access information page and corresponding FAQs.