New e-Book Database Subscribed: Kortext

Dear all, 

 

We are pleased to inform you that the Library has subscribed to Kortext e-Book database.

 

The database is accessible via the Library Portal under the e-Book page (listed as no. 14).

 

You may access it via the following link: https://i-lib.imu.edu.my/mod/page/view.php?id=4364

 

These resources are intended to support your teaching, learning, and research activities across relevant programmes. We encourage you to explore and share these resources with your colleagues and students.

 

If you require any assistance with access and search strategies, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Kortext is a leading digital learning platform and eTextbook/eBook provider used extensively in universities and higher education institutions globally. It supports academic institutions in transitioning toward flexible, high-impact digital learning. Think of it as a smart, personal digital library and an advanced e-reader designed specifically for students and educators. This platform upgrades the eBook reading experience with smart tools including highlighters & notes, smart flashcards and automatic citations.

 

Thank you. 

New Databases Subscribed: APA PsycArticles®

Dear all,

We are pleased to inform you that the Library has subscribed to APA PsycArticles®.

 

The database is accessible via the Library Portal under the e-Journals page (listed as no. 21).

 

You may access it via the following link: https://i-lib.imu.edu.my/mod/page/view.php?id=4317

 

These resources are intended to support your teaching, learning, and research activities across relevant programmes. We encourage you to explore and share these resources with your colleagues and students.

If you require any assistance with access and search strategies, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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APA PsycArticles®

 

A comprehensive and essential database of full-text, peer-reviewed articles published by the APA Journals™ and affiliated journals. APA PsycArticles is a must-have for any core collection in the social and behavioral sciences providing access to 119 journals and journal coverage dating back to 1894. APA’s definitive standards for writing and publishing psychological research enables authors to deliver rigorously vetted content that meets the highest standards of quality across the spectrum of psychology, including: Addiction, Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Cognition and Memory, Developmental Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Gender and Sexual Orientation, Health Psychology, Methodology, Psychopharmacology, Social Psychology & Violence and Trauma.

 

Thank you.

New Databases Subscribed: World eBook Library

Dear all,  

We are pleased to inform that the Library has subscribed to the following database:

 

World eBook Library

Provides comprehensive curated subjects across 700 key disciplines, from Business and Law to Literature and Medicine, it equip learners and faculty with global perspectives. It is one of the world's largest eBook databases, housing a vast collection of over 3.6 million primary source titles. The digital shelves span a millennium of human thought, featuring millions of authoritative scholarly works and over 25,000 rare titles digitized by the world's top 50 university libraries. This unparalleled collection, covering resources from the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Africa in more than 100 languages, provides a reliable and deeply curated alternative to common online sources.

The database is accessible via the Library Portal under e-Books page (listed as no. 26) through this link : https://i-lib.imu.edu.my/mod/page/view.php?id=4318.

A User Guide is attached in this email as well as via the above link for your reference and to assist you in utilizing the database.

These resources are intended to support your teaching, learning, and research activities across relevant programmes. We encourage you to explore and share these resources with your colleagues and students.

If you require any assistance with access and search strategies, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you 

BMJ Best Practice Comorbidities Manager is now available

Dear all,

Please be informed that the library has added the BMJ Best Practice Comorbidities Manager  to the BMJ Best Practice database subscription. It is now available and accessible through the IMU Library Portal.

BMJ Best Practice Comorbidities Manager serves as an additional resource complementing BMJ Best Practice database as it is a tool that can be referred easily to quickly treat and stabilise patients with comorbidities.

Kindly click this link to access the database (listed as no. 2. BMJ Best Practice under Subscribed Online Databases category) and the user guide: https://i-lib.imu.edu.my/course/view.php?id=48 and we appreciate it will be fully utilized by the students and faculty.

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About BMJ Best Practice Comorbidities Manager

The BMJ Best Practice Comorbidities Manager supports the management of the whole patient by offering guidance on the treatment of acute conditions alongside pre-existing comorbidities. The tool makes it easy to quickly treat and stabilize patients with comorbidities. This effective management of the patient increases efficiencies and quality of care, ultimately leading to better clinical outcomes, shorter hospital stays and fewer readmissions.

If you need further information and assistance such as training, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at librarian@imu.edu.my.

Thank you.

CLINICAL SKILLS database is now available

Dear all,

Please be informed that Clinical Skills database from Elsevier publisher is now available and can be accessed from IMU Library Portal.

 

Kindly click this link to access the database (listed as no. 6 under Subscribed Online Databases category) and the user guideline: https://i-lib.imu.edu.my/course/view.php?id=48 and we appreciate it will be fully utilized by the students and faculty.

 

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About Clinical Skills:

Clinical Skills is a comprehensive solution that combines evidence-based skills and procedures with competency management functionality to help ensure that knowledge and skills are reflective of best practices and latest clinical guidelines

 

Clinical Skills helps to:

·         Align clinicians with best practices and the latest clinical guidelines with access to over 2,000 evidence-based skills and procedures.

·         Support user with trusted, comprehensive content

·         Integrate Continuing Education (CE) within competency workflow

 

As the Clinical Skills database also contains over 140 Rehabilitation Therapy skills (video with instructions), the platform could also be useful for those in Chiropractic program. Hence the library plans to arrange a training session for the Nursing & Chiropractic students and faculty. Separate email will be sent out later for this training purpose.

 

If you need further information and assistance, please email us via librarian@imu.edu.my.

 

Thank you.

SCOPUS DATABASE IS NOW AVAILABLE

Dear all,

Please be informed that Scopus database is now available and can be access from IMU Library Portal. Kindly click this link to access the database (listed as no. 15 under Subscribed Online Databases category): https://i-lib.imu.edu.my/course/view.php?id=48

* Note: You are required to log in via IMU email to access the page above. You may click HERE on how to log in into the library portal:

Kindly let us know if any of you require training on how to use Scopus effectively, we can arrange virtual training session to assist you.

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About Scopus:

It contains a wealth of resources including:
-    User guides and tips
-    Title lists
-    Quick tips and Frequently Asked Questions

The Scopus Information site is available on the web at http://www.elsevier.com/online-tools/scopus.

If you need further information and assistance, please email us via librarian@imu.edu.my.

Thank you.

New Online Resources 2017 (Library Portal)

Dear all,

Please be informed that there are few new e-Resources available and accessible via the Library Portal ( http://i-lib.imu.edu.my ).

You may click the link of each title below :-

a)      Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research ( http://i-lib.imu.edu.my - e-Journals - # 7 ) (Wiley)**

b)      Clinical Oral Implants Research ( http://i-lib.imu.edu.my - e-Journals - # 10 ) (Wiley)**
** Additional info For Wiley (a & b) - The full text access files for these two Wiley e-Journals are way back from current year to 1997.

c)      The Medical Journal of Australia  ( http://i-lib.imu.edu.my - e-Journals - # 23 ) (MJA)

d)      Scientific American Medicine & Surgery ( http://i-lib.imu.edu.my - e-Books - # 21 - Institutional Access ) (Decker)
Complimentary Access : Scientific American Neurology ; Scientific American Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy & Scientific American Emergency Medicine.

Kindly do not hesitate to contact or email any of the librarian should you need further assistance.

Thank you.

SCOPUS database is now available

Dear all,

Please be informed that you can now access Scopus (research database) from IMU Library Portal or directly from this link: https://www-scopus-com.ezp.imu.edu.my/home.uri

We do hope you are able to utilize the database and kindly email us at Librarian@imu.edu.my should you have any inquiries.

Thank you.

Note: Please use Firefox or Google Chrome to access the database.

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) is Now Available and Accessible in Full Text

Dear all,

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) is now available and accessible in Full Text from Library Portal.

You may go to http://i-lib.imu.edu.my – Online Databases (Menu) – 4. British Pharmacopoeia (http://i-lib.imu.edu.my/NewPortal/index.php/online/online-databases) or access it directly through https://www.pharmacopoeia.com.ezp.imu.edu.my/

For summary introduction, you may read it at https://www.pharmacopoeia.com.ezp.imu.edu.my/the-british-pharmacopoeia .

Please ignore Buy BPCRS and Buy the BP 2016 segments available in their homepage (It is a standard default BP homepage) . 

Just click Browse Publications button to access our subscription as shown in the screenshot 1 and 2.

If you need further assistance, kindly email us at Librarian@imu.edu.my .

Below is the screenshots:

Thank you.

New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and NEJM Journal Watch on Trials

Dear all,
Please be informed that New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) and NEJM Journal Watch (Online Trials) are now accessible via Library Portal until 31st July 2015.

The link is available at ( http://i-lib.imu.edu.my/NewPortal/index.php/online/trials ) or alternatively go to http://i-lib.imu.edu.my – Online (Menu) – Trials – New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) or Trials - NEJM Journal Watch.

 

 
  Kindly do not hesitate to contact or email any of the librarians should you need further assistance.

A.D.A.M. Anatomy Online Is Now Available

Dear all,

Please be informed that you can now access and use the A.D.A.M. Anatomy online from the IMU Library Portal (http://i-lib.imu.edu.my)

Kindly liaise with Mr. Razman at the Reference Desk or Ms. Maria at the Medical Museum should you need further assistance. Students at IMU Clinical Schools may get assistance from the Library Officers at your location.

Thank you.

Science Direct Journals - Recently subscribed database

Dear all,

Please be informed that the Library has now subscribed to the Science Direct Journals (Life Sciences & Medicine Collection, and Business & Social Sciences Collection.).

Kindly go to library portal to access the journal 24/7 from your own location. Below are the steps:

1) Go to http://i-lib.imu.edu.my
2) At the middle of the page, click e-Journals tab at Online Resources.
3) Click No. 16, ScienceDirect.
4) Type your IMU PC login name and password.

There are about 2,318 journals from the above mentioned subjects available in full text for you.

We hope this subscription will help you with your learning, teaching and research activities. Kindly contact any of the IMU librarians should you need assistance / training for this resources.

Thank you.