Louise M. Darling Biomedical Library Blog

If you’ve used PsycINFO lately, you’ve probably noticed its new look – the database has moved to a new platform. While the articles contained in the database have not changed, certain features have changed.  Major changes users need to look out for:  1) the menu for narrowing search results now shows up on the right hand side,  and 2) “Descriptors” are now called “Subjects” – they can be accessed by clicking on a “Suggested subjects” at the top of the search results page, or by clicking on an article’s title in the search results list.

Search tips can be accessed by clicking on the “Search tips” link on the right hand side of the screen.

ProQuest’s new platform contains many new features and functions:  personal accounts to save and share findings, keyword recommendations, and advanced searches that allow for command-line searches as well as figures and tables.  Subject area thumbnail images feature databases within each category, and “Smart Search” suggests subjects to help pinpoint information.  “Article Previews”, “Keywords in Context”, and “Narrow Results By” can be used to effectively filter search results.  “Deep Indexing” technology extends searches to within article images, which can also be saved and used in presentations.  The “My Research” feature allows for easy citation and sharing of content.  Articles can be translated, findings linked to social media sites, and related articles are recommended to allow for further exploration of related content.  Finally, the “Alert” tool allows researchers to stay on top of the most current research being posted in the database.

For additional details on the above please see:  http://www.proquest.com/assets/media/products/platform/1631_demo0.html

For a user guide on how to begin your research within Proquest platforms please see:

http://www.proquest.com/assets/downloads/products/userguide_np.pdf

<submitted by Karin Saric>

The National Center for Child Traumatic Stress, a joint program of UCLA and Duke University, has a web site with dedicated pages on the readiness, response, and recovery after various natural disasters, including earthquakes and tsunamis. The NCTSN has also additional talking points on the impact of tsunamis and earthquakes. To get to these additional materials, go to the What’s New box of the home page and click on the word earthquake or tsunami. Here are some of these resources:

• Psychological Impacts of Tsunamis (long and brief version)
• Talking with Children about Tsunamis
• Parent Guidelines for Helping Children after an Earthquake
• Teacher Guidelines for Helping Students after an Earthquake
• Tips for Parents on Media Coverage of the Earthquake
• Guidance for Caregivers: Children or Teens who had a Loved One Die in the Earthquake
• Guidance for School Personnel: Students Who had a Loved One Die in the Earthquake

<submitted by Paul Camp>

As UCLA nears the end of the winter quarter, students are writing papers, and faculty are preparing to grade. This is a great time to remind Bruins about the style guides and manuals available to help them format papers, citations, and bibliographies. The Biomedical Library owns fully corrected copies of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition, published in 2010. Three copies of the Manual are available for use in the library; just ask the Public Services Desk staff. Can’t get to a full copy of the Manual or just need a reminder on how to format a citation for a common type of material? Check out the two-page APA Citation Quick Guide created by the University of California Psychology Bibliographers Group.

The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is just one of the many style guides and publication manuals owned by the Biomedical Library. Other popular guides include the AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition, and Scientific Style and Format: CSE (Council of Scientific Editors) Manual for Authors, Editors, and Publishers, 7th edition. Search the UCLA Library Catalog, or ask at the Public Services Desk, to find manuals and guides from other publishers or organizations.

<submitted by Amy Chatfield>