http://aisr2.jefferson.edu/aisrnews Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:54:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Testing new post with version 2.7.1 http://aisr2.jefferson.edu/aisrnews/?p=329 "Sure, you'd rather focus on science than think about open access.  But the decisions made today about publishing models are relevant not only to your work, but also to the future of biomedical research.   So pay attention."  Here's your opportunity to catch up with the debate, read well-thought-out ... http://aisr2.jefferson.edu/aisrnews/?p=327 RefWorks has announced its webinar training schedule for December 2008.  All Jeffersonians are welcome to register for any of the workshops below.  They're FREE! However, attendance is limited and registration is required. All times on the schedule are Eastern Standard Time. RefWorks Fundamentals This 75 minute session covers all the basics – ... http://aisr2.jefferson.edu/aisrnews/?p=326 The latest issue of Neuroinformatics describes the new Neuroscience Information Framework (NIF), an inventory of web-based neurosciences data, resources and tools for scientists and students:  http://nif.nih.gov. An initiative of the National Institutes of Health Blueprint for Neuroscience Research, the NIF seeks to advance neuroscience research by enabling discovery and access to public ... http://aisr2.jefferson.edu/aisrnews/?p=324 Mashup your data with Google Maps or Microsoft Virtual Earth; build process models; create maps layered with your data.    Sound exciting?  Then you'll want to try out the new ArcView software now available from AISR Learning Resources.  ArcView geographic information system (GIS) software is now available on all stations in the Scott ... http://aisr2.jefferson.edu/aisrnews/?p=323 In early 2005, Thomas Jefferson University created a strategic plan to affirm Jefferson's place as a leader in academic healthcare. On November 21, TJU President Robert Barchi will provide an in-depth update on this plan, our progress in the areas of education, research and clinical practice, and the challenges that lie ... http://aisr2.jefferson.edu/aisrnews/?p=321 The campus identity management system has recently experienced some difficulties, leading some Jeffersonians to be refused access when they tried to use JEFFLINE's journals, databases, and other Campus Key-protected materials.    If you are unable to log into a JEFFLINE resource, please notify the Reference Desk at 215-503-8150 or AskaLibrarian@jefferson.edu.  It ... http://aisr2.jefferson.edu/aisrnews/?p=320 Scientific organizations representing over 130 countries have agreed to overhaul existing world data centers and services to create a World Data System, the International Council for Science (ICSU) has announced. The existing networks for collecting, storing and distributing data in many areas of science are seen to be inadequate and ... http://aisr2.jefferson.edu/aisrnews/?p=319 A message from Dean Cooter: As you may know, a three-year classroom renovation project was approved last spring and the first phase of the project, which includes the "07" (207, 307, 407) rooms in Jefferson Alumni Hall, began this summer. The first few months involved development of the floor plans and ... http://aisr2.jefferson.edu/aisrnews/?p=318 From the press release: The Journal of Biomedical Science is transitioning to open access format, published by BioMed Central. The journal is indexed in MEDLINE and Web of Science and has an Impact Factor of 2.02. It is now accepting submissions via its new BioMed Central website and will publish its ... http://aisr2.jefferson.edu/aisrnews/?p=315