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A New PubMed is Coming: Are You Ready?

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In mid-May 2020, the new version of PubMed will officially replace Legacy PubMed. Learn more about what changes you can expect in our original blog post on this topic. 

A new user guide answers many common questions about how best to use the new site. NLM has added links on the new PubMed homepage to many popular PubMed features including the Advanced Search and the MeSH database.

The University of Texas Libraries have created a guide to help PubMed users transition between the Legacy PubMed to the new version. It includes side-by-side text and/or images illustrating how to use common features in the Legacy PubMed and where to find these features in New PubMed. These comparisons show the desktop versions of PubMed. New PubMed is intended to be used with a variety of different devices and features a mobile-friendly search.

In May, our Research Informationists will be offering New PubMed workshops (via Zoom or WebEx) to help you transition to using PubMed 2.0. Register now:

As always, if you have questions or need help with the new PubMed, please Ask Us! 

Demystifying the Systematic Review Process Workshop – Register Now!

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We have 3 seats available for our “Demystifying the Systematic Review Process” workshop on Friday, July 12, 8:30am-11:45am. If you’re thinking of working on a systematic review at MSK, this comprehensive workshop is a great place to start.

Learn more and please register to attend.

Want to learn more about the MSK Library’s Systematic Review Service? Check out our guide.

Three Questions for our Librarians – Kendra

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This month we spoke with Kendra Godwin, Research Informationist and Liaison for the Evidence-based Cancer Imaging Program. 

What areas can you help MSK users with?

I am part of a team that is working to support evidence-based practice at MSK. More specifically, my work surrounds the PAMA mandate, its establishing of the Appropriate Use Criteria Program, and future requirements for ordering advanced diagnostic imaging services.

What projects have you been working on recently?

The Evidence-based Cancer Imaging Program (ECIP) is MSK’s coordinated response to the PAMA mandate, and its purpose is to develop and implement appropriate use criteria (AUC) in pursuit of the best patient care. As the liaison for ECIP, I serve as the lead research informationist within AUC development, and as the MSK Library’s project manager for this program.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

The Voynich Manuscript combines all of the hits. Mysterious origins, coded text, and bizarre ink drawings of a possible medical nature? Yes! I was going to say wherever it is held, but after a quick search I see it’s only a few hours north of me in New Haven! Still, I encourage anyone to use the link above to learn more and view Yale’s beautiful digitization work. And, if I’m not fantasy traveling to Connecticut, I will be visiting my sister in Tokyo for the first time.