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Penn Libraries Spring 2021 Newsletter

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Dear BGS Students:

At the start of a new semester in an academic year marked by change and uncertainty, the Penn Libraries continues to adapt to the “new normal” created by COVID-19, developing innovative ways to support and facilitate scholarship and research.

As your librarian, I can help you navigate Library resources to find exactly what you need, just email me at dmanuel@upenn.edu

Get an overview of resources available this spring on our blog and/or read on for some highlights.

Virtual Support

The Libraries provides services to support remote teaching, research, and learning. Find information on accessing digital content, collaborating with research partners, and directly consulting with librarians.

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Pickup@Penn

Penn faculty, students, and staff can request books for pickup on the ground floor of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Books by Mail

Books can be shipped to current Penn students, faculty, and staff within North America.

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Borrowing from Partner Libraries

The Penn Libraries can help you obtain print and electronic materials from our network of partner libraries through services including BorrowDirect, E-ZBorrow, and InterLibrary Loan.

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Request Digital Delivery

Request scans of book chapters and journal articles in the collections of the Penn Libraries—and select partner libraries—for your research.

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Seat Reservations

Starting February 1, all current students may reserve a seat to study in the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. This includes undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Patrons must comply with Penn’s COVID-19 testing protocols and show both a confirmed reservation and a PennOpen Green pass, valid for the day of their reservation, for entry.

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Latest Service Updates

The safety of our staff and our users is our top priority. The Libraries will continue to adapt services to address changing needs and circumstances throughout the school year, with guidance from the University and local and state officials. Check the yellow banner at the top of our homepage for links to the latest updates.

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Manuel de la Cruz Gutiérrez, PhD, MLS
Director of Data & Innovation Services at the Biomedical Library
Librarian for PSOM’s Biomedical Graduate Studies

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LIBRARIES 
215-746-2459
https://pennbiomedlibrary.blog/

@MDelaCG
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iBiology Share Your Research Self-Paced Course

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Share Your Research Self-Paced Course

iBiology is now offering a free, self-paced version of their 5-week, “Share Your Research” course, which guides participants through the steps of creating and delivering a good research talk.

By the end of this course, you will have:

  • A detailed outline plan for your research talk.
  • Techniques and strategies for delivering an engaging and effective talk.
  • Approaches for finding and refining your preferred speaking style.
  • Strategies for practicing and receiving feedback on your talk.

Learn more and sign up here!

Institute for Regenerative Medicine (IRM) Retreat

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January 26, 1-5pm
Event details here; register here

The Institute for Regenerative Medicine will host a virtual edition of our annual retreat on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 from 1 PM to 5 PM. This year, we plan to focus on collaborations: how have IRM researchers recently partnered on exciting projects and how can we foster new team science efforts.  We hope to share examples of team-ups across disciplines, approaches, and the basic/clinical gap. Our goal is to have an afternoon of great discussion to help you think about your own research and what is possible in the coming years. Please email Chris Yarosh (yaroshc@pennmedicine.upenn.edu) with any questions.

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Post-Doctoral Scientist Opportunity at GW

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The Department of Microbiology, Immunology, & Tropical Medicine | The GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences

GW’s Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine (MITM) conducts innovative, fundamental, basic and translational research for HIV/AIDS and neglected tropical diseases. MITM has a strong tradition of training and policy advocacy for these infectious and parasitic diseases, which initiate and perpetuate poverty and suffering worldwide. Additional information on MITM can be found at the following link:
http://smhs.gwu.edu/microbiology/

MITM is searching for a full-time Post-Doctoral Scientist for Dr. Maggirwar’s laboratory. Dr. Maggirwar’s laboratory focuses on the vascular complications associated with HIV-1 (or SARS-CoV2) infection.

See full posting here, apply here.

Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Science (PROS)

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Do you know outstanding Ph.D. students who anticipate graduating by September 1, 2021, and are interested in pursuing postdoctoral training? Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Science (PROS) provides the opportunity for students to identify postdoc mentors and learn about the resources at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM). We facilitate the matching of students with faculty who have aligned interests. A list of interested faculty is attached and additional potential mentors can be identified here.

Selected candidates will be invited for a virtual visit during the week of April 19 – 23, 2021 to meet with faculty members about postdoctoral openings in their labs. Other events include a Planning your Postdoc session, Virtual Tours, and a Postdoc Roundtable.

The application is due by February 12, 2021.

Baylor College of Medicine provides:

·       Collaborative basic, clinical and translational research

·       Access to state-of-the-art resources throughout the Texas Medical Center

·       Extensive career development services

·       Dedicated Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and active Postdoctoral Association for the 500+ postdocs at BCM

All of this while living in Houston – an affordable and highly diverse city.

See flyer and BCM faculty interest list. Contact the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at postdocaffairs@bcm.edu with questions.

Understanding the Possibilities of 3D Printing – Wednesday, January 27, 2021

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Home | Judaica DH at the Penn Libraries

Have you ever wondered about the possibilities for 3D printing for scholarship and teaching, or how you can explore 3D printing at Penn for non-academic purposes? Please join Varvara Kountouzi, Lexi Voss, Chava Spivak-Birndoff from the University of Pennsylvania, and Hope O’Keeffe Senior Associate General Counsel at the Library of Congress as they discuss their works and answer common questions about 3D printing and intellectual property at Penn and beyond. The panel will touch on several real life case studies, and respond to audience questions about the possibilities of 3D printing in their work. 

If you have questions you would like the panel to address, please send an email in advance to wellere@upenn.edu

Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Time: 2:00pm – 3:15pm
Registration:
https://libcal.library.upenn.edu/event/7379578