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The Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education library (NOVEL) is a partnership between the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library (EHSL) at the University of Utah and the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) that resulted in a peer reviewed digital collection of educational publications, journal articles, conference proceedings, a patient portal, and an illustrated curriculum of neuro-ophthalmology resources. This unique and innovative collaboration has evolved and expanded for more than 18 years. The partnership takes advantage of the strengths of each organization and combines them to create valuable scholarly products that support education and research in neuro-ophthalmology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Academic health sciences libraries have an important role in facilitating the use of technology in health sciences curricula. Serving as a technology hub, the library supports, advocates, and provides access to new technologies. The library introduces many faculty and students to new technology tools, techniques, and equipment for new multimedia creation. As the technology hub grows and expands, library personnel can provide expertise, which demonstrates the library's value in leading the exploration of new technology, including Do-It-Yourself multimedia tools, virtual reality, virtual anatomy, and 3D printing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A 16-question technology use survey was conducted to assess incoming health sciences students’ knowledge of and interest in current technologies, and to identify student device and tool preferences. Survey questions were developed by colleagues at a peer institution and then edited to match this library's student population. Two years of student responses have been compiled, compared, and reviewed as a means for informing library decisions related to technology and resource purchases. Instruction and event programming have been revised to meet student preferences. Based on the number of students using Apple products, librarians are addressing the need to become more proficient with this platform. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Librarians worked with faculty in the School of Medicine to integrate iPad tablets into the third-year pediatric clerkship. The use of the technology allowed students instant access to information in the clinical setting and simplified the management of the course. In addition, a variety of tablet and e-reader devices were purchased for patron check-out. Library management of the devices is discussed. Use of the devices is described, and student reactions are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Librarians purchased 12 e-readers and six tablets to provide patrons the opportunity to experiment with the latest mobile technologies. After several train-the-trainer sessions, librarians shared device information with the broader health sciences community. Devices were cataloged and made available for a two-week checkout. A limited number of books and applications (apps) were preloaded for all the devices, and patrons were allowed to download their own content. Each tablet has Google Books, iBooks, Kindle, and Nook apps available to allow choice in reading e-books. Upon return, patrons were asked to complete a ten-question survey to determine preferences for device use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This case study describes the efforts of librarians to integrate mobile devices, collaboration tools, and resources into a School of Medicine third-year pediatric clerkship. Additional class emphasis is on evidence-based searching and journal article evaluation and presentation. The class objectives ensure that students are comfortable with mobile devices and collaboration tools. Over the eight-year history of the course, student acceptance of the mobile devices used diminished as the devices aged, necessitating the evaluation and selection of new technologies. Collaboration tools and mobile applications employed in the course evolved to accommodate curriculum changes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Educational Library (NOVEL) in the U.S. Accordingly, NOVEL was developed out of a collaboration between the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) and the Spencer S. Eccles Health Science Library (EHSL) at the University of Utah. It serves as a model for development of digital collections through academic library and professional society partnerships using electronic publishing technologies.

Librarians partnered with School of Medicine faculty to integrate the use of handheld devices into a third-year course. This was an excellent opportunity for the library to integrate emerging technologies into the curriculum. The course planning team met regularly for three months to design the lessons. Using a list of criteria for selecting a device, the team chose the Palm Tungsten C and obtained funding for the project. Technical issues needed to be resolved before the first clinical rotation. In addition, course content was developed, faculty trained, course implemented, and challenges met. Student surveys and faculty interviews indicated that students perceived the course as worthwhile. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]