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Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Libraries RedesignedA redesign of the HSLS libraries of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is nearing completion, with a new layout, new computers, updated collections, and new furniture. The result is a more spacious and comfortable environment for research, browsing, or enjoyment for all our users – health care professionals, patients, and families. The reference collection in the Blaxter Medical Library has been moved near the entrance for easy access to the core collection of reference books for health care professionals. The circulating collection, now located in the middle space of the Blaxter Library, has been updated to provide current clinical information. Print journals are now housed in the rear of the Blaxter Library. Since most HSLS journals are available online in clinical offices, or via HSLS Remote Access, we were able to open up space by removing pre-1991 volumes. These older journals remain available at Falk Library, through Document Delivery, or online. To improve access to all HSLS online resources, we have installed a new network, and new Dell Optiplex GX620 computers in the Blaxter Library. Software includes Microsoft Office Professional 2003, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, and Endnote. Both Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox Web browsers are available. An HSLS username and password are necessary to access the new network, and you can register for an HSLS account instantly at <www.hsls.pitt.edu/services/account/signup/> with a valid Pitt, UPMC, or CHP e-mail account. The Family Resource Center now provides additional space for patients and families to use the updated Consumer Health Collection of books, videotapes, and DVDs on a wide range of health topics. A TV/VCR/DVD player is available for viewing videos in the library, and all Family Resource Center holdings may be checked out to inpatients for use in the hospital. The popular children’s video collection now fills the back wall of the Family Resource Center, while the Moulis Library for children is stocked with the latest in children’s and young adult fiction and non-fiction. In the coming weeks, comfortable new seating and tables will be installed to further enhance the Libraries’ role as a hub of information for everyone at Children’s Hospital. Stop by and experience the transformation! --Andrea Ketchum |
