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• UIC John Marshall Law School Library - Frequently Asked Questions

  UIC recently acquired the John Marshall Law School (JMLS). The UIC John Marshall Law School Library primarily serves the faculty and students of JMLS and is administered separately from the UIC University Library. Nevertheless, the Law Library does provide services to the UIC community.

• Find health information (non-UIC guests)

  The Library of the Health Sciences provides support for individuals outside of the UIC community to access health information.  All LHS locations (Chicago, Peoria and Rockford) are open to the public.

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• Use the Library Search

  You can search for articles, books, news, events and more from the Library homepage and the magnifying glass icon on the top right of every page.

• Request film and video for your classroom (Daley Library)

  Faculty and instructors can request to pick up film or video at the Daley Library. Instructors can submit requests at any time. To guarantee availability, please submit requests at least a month before the semester start date.

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• Search for articles, databases and journals

  You can search for articles in databases and journals. Databases search many journals in a discipline or subject.

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• Visit Special Collections and University Archives

  Two reading rooms are dedicated to researchers using our collections. View Special Collections and University Archives hours at Daley Library or Library of the Health Sciences-Chicago.

  The Special Collections and University Archives reading rooms are reopening August 26, 2020 on a limited basis.  Learn more about visiting and requesting an appointment.

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• Access UpToDate

  UpToDate is an online, peer-reviewed clinical decision support tool with topic reviews covering symptoms, tests and diagnosis, and treatment options for over 8,500 conditions. Off-campus users do not need to log in to their account to access the database.

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• Cite in AMA style

  The complete 11th edition of the AMA Manual of Style can be accessed online by current UIC students, faculty and staff. The manual can be accessed from off-campus using your NetID and password.

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• Cite in ICMJE style

  Get official guidance on ICMJE (International Committee of Medical Journal Editors) style from the online guide Recommendations for the Conduct, Reporting, Editing, and Publication of Scholarly Work in Medical Journals. Produced by the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, this guide is only available online. You may also download it in PDF format.

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• Distance education user services

  The Library offers many services to distance education users and online students who connect to UIC remotely.

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• Learn more about systematic review or meta-analysis methodology and standards

  Librarians can instruct you on the basic principles of search methods for systematic reviews, scoping reviews and other literature review types. This includes tips on selecting databases to search, choosing keywords, building search strategies, and organizing citations. Make an appointment with a librarian to get started on your search.

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• Access Clinical Key

  ClinicalKey is a peer-reviewed, evidence-based point-of-care clinical information service for physicians and healthcare professionals. It provides electronic books, medical journals, clinical resources, practice guidelines and content from PubMed/MEDLINE. ClinicalKey replaces the content formerly offered through MD Consult.

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• Use an archival finding aid

  A “finding aid” describes the contents of an archival collection. It is the first thing to look at before handling a collection at Special Collections and University Archives.

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• Find an archival collection

  UIC Special Collections and University Archives holds a variety of materials that are available to researchers and we offer several resources to aid you in your search.

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• Recommend an item for the library to purchase

  Is there a book, DVD or other item you think UIC should own? Provide as much information on the item as you can and give your personal contact information if you want to be the first in line to borrow it.

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• Find course reserves (students)

  You can find course reserves by searching the UIC Library Search.

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• Get textbooks

  You can find textbooks for some courses in the Library, but you may have to buy or rent a required edition for your class. Search for textbooks in the Library Catalog.

   

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• Request course reserves (faculty)

  Faculty can submit requests for course reserves online or by calling or emailing your location. You should receive a response within two business days. Please submit your requests at least a month before the semester start date to guarantee availability.

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• Reserve a research carrel at Daley Library

  Research carrels are available for UIC graduate students and faculty at Daley Library in Chicago. Apply online using the form below.

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• Reserve a study room

  Study rooms are available at all libraries.

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