Objective:This paper presents the methods and results of a study designed to produce third edition “Basic List Veterinary Medical Serials,” which was established by Libraries Section in 1976 last updated 1986.Methods:A set 238 titles were evaluated using decision matrix order systematically assign points for both objective subjective criteria determine an overall score each journal. Criteria included: coverage four major indexes, scholarly impact rank as tracked two sources, identification...

Purpose Libraries spend increasingly large amounts on electronic resources (ERs), but may not have adjusted staffing to support these resources. Assisting users with ER access problems is complex due the many reasons a resource be unavailable at particular time. The objective of this paper describe evolution library problem‐reporting help desk. Design/methodology/approach A pilot project was undertaken by librarians Texas A&M University redesign workflows and provide an efficient,...

AbstractThis paper describes the Texas A&M University (TAMU) Libraries' new and innovative approach to monograph collection development using a re-engineered internal funding structure process that reflects needs goals of library its users. The discusses fund structure, experience implementing it, results after one year in use.

Abstract
 
 Objectives – The objective of this project was to redesign library spaces based on the user feedback obtained from a broad complement channels. over-arching goal develop an evidence approach spaces. Methods Data user-initiated and library-initiated channels were collected analyzed determine priorities for space changes. Online/onsite suggestions, onsite census survey, LibQUAL+® whiteboard, ballot voting, text voting all used gather input. A student advisory group as...

Just When We Thought Things Were Running Smoothly…'' The last chapter deals with how the financial disaster of 2008 changed issues in workplace for people.Chapters five, six, and eight are subdivided.''Chapter Five: Systems Thinking Simplified-Four Primary Concepts'' includes seven levels living systems, twelve natural laws A-B-C-D-E systems thinking approach, rollercoaster change.These concepts continue throughout rest book.''Chapter Six: Developing Your People Plan-A Approach'' details ten...

This research identified the presence of information skill and behaviors components literacy in curricular competencies to inform a medical sciences library's instructional schema for five different professional programs at Texas A&M University: College Medicine, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine Biomedical Sciences, Irma Lerma Rangel Pharmacy, School Public Health.Curricular competency documents were collected from each program reviewed. Coding categories health curricula using data-driven...

The growing One Health movement recognizes connections among human, animal, and ecosystem health encourages collaboration these disciplines. Fostering a perspective in students faculty is strategic initiative of the Medical Sciences Library at Texas A&M University, which provides human animal medicine, public health, agriculture, life sciences programs. Librarians implemented four-pronged approach to pilot strategies user communities—including developing curriculum modules, redesigning...

ABSTRACT This article presents a collaborative project undertaken by group of veterinary librarians as an attempt to deal with the problematic nature grey literature. It provides historical context literature in medicine, noting its importance preserving history profession United States. also surveys and discusses challenges dealing this type material. Emphasizing common problems presented library community, paper then reports on cooperative efforts group, describing development mission,...

Purpose Five web sites, five libraries, numerous departmental pages and thousands of content explained, in part, why users found library resources difficult to navigate. Web redesign became a strategic initiative 2001 state funding enabled the purchase management system (CMS). The purpose this paper is describe systematic implementation CMS at Texas A&M Libraries Design/methodology/approach team (WIT) was formed include diverse group people from all areas charged with responsibility for...

This paper describes the Texas A&M University (TAMU) Libraries' new and innovative approach to monograph collection development using a re-engineered internal funding structure process that reflects needs goals of library its users. The discusses fund structure, experience implementing it, results after one year in use.

Purpose The speed of information transfer, discovery, and evaluation is accelerating the timeline for young researchers to establish their scholarly identity. A clear identity an essential element in developing maintaining a scholar’s reputation. paper aims discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach Texas A&M University workflows programmatic support graduate students as they navigate labyrinth tools, such ORCID iD, manage Findings This discusses evolution collaboration between...

The Medical Sciences Library at Texas A&M University (MSL) participates in the National of Medicine (NLM) Network Libraries South Central Region (NN/LM) Regional Resource outreach initiative. This program generally funds regional activities promoting NLM information resources. MSL and veterinary library community recognized practicing clinical veterinarians as an underserved population. 2013–2014 proposal combined traditional with development materials to assist resources, exhibit a national...

Practicing evidence-based veterinary medicine, defined as the integration of best research evidence with clinical expertise and patient/client values, requires access to evidence. The Texas A&M University Medical Sciences Library AABP are working together provide members expert literature searching peer-reviewed literature.

Presentation at the joint meeting of ICAHIS 7: International Conference Animal Health Information Specialists,11th Congress on Medical Librarianship (ICML), and Library Association Conference. Boston, MA. 2013 Also available https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:319023