Jennifer Lloyd

COVID-19: Acetaminophen not Ibuprofen

The British Medical Journal released a news item today, confirming the French Government’s assertion that ibuprofen seems to exacerbate the symptoms of COVID-19.

COVID-19 Website from LDH – Office of Public Health

For the latest accurate information, the Louisiana Department of Health – Office of Public Health is maintaining a COVID-19 website.

It is updated 2x per day at 9:30am and 5:30pm.

Libraries to Remain Open

As of this moment, the Libraries (both Isché and Dental) plan to maintain their regular hours.

We ask that our patrons follow the CDC Guidelines on preventing illness.

Carnival Hours

The Libraries will have reduced hours over the last weekend of carnival and will be closed on Mardi Gras.

Isché Library

• Friday, February 21st 7:30am – 5pm
• Saturday, February 22nd Closed
• Sunday, February 23rd Closed
• Monday, February 24th 7:30am – 5pm
• Tuesday, February 25th Closed

Dental Library

• Sunday, February 23rd Closed
• Monday, February 24th 8am – 5pm
• Tuesday, February 25th Closed
• Wednesday, February 26th 8am – 5pm
• Thursday, February 27th 8am – 5pm

If a date isn’t listed we’re open our regular hours.

Ovid Access Changed

As of this morning, Ovid access (Medline, JBI, Books @ Ovid and Journals @ Ovid) has been changed. The new access point aligns it with all other databases to which the Libraries subscribe. Access off campus is via direct login to OpenAthens.

Saved searches under the old access method are not available. If saved searches are needed, contact Reference@lsuhsc.edu for more information.

And we’re back!

Both Libraries re-open today, Wednesday, January 2nd. The Isché Library opened at 7:30am and the Dental Library opens at 8am.

The Libraries will continue their Winter Break hours through Sunday, January 5th. The Isché Library will be open from 7:30am to 6pm today and tomorrow, from 9:30am to 6pm on Saturday, January 4th and from 11:30pm to 8pm on Sunday, January 5th. The Dental Library will be open until 6pm today and then regular hours starting tomorrow. Regular hours at the Isché Library begin on Monday, January 6th.

Happy 2020!

Libraries are Closed until 1/2/2020

Both the Isché and Dental Libraries are now closed until 7:30am or 8am on Wednesday, January 2nd.

Happy and safe holidays to everyone!

Dental Library – Winter Break Hours

The Dental Library has begun Winter Break Hours. The hours are as follows:

• Friday, December 20th 8am – 5pm
• Saturday, December 21st & Sunday, December 22nd Closed
• Monday, December 23rd 8am – 5pm
• Tuesday, December 24th – Wednesday, January 1st Closed
• Thursday, January 2nd 8am – 6pm

The Dental Library will return to regular hours on Friday, January 3, 2020.

Ische Library – Winter Break Hours

The Isché Library will begin Winter Break Hours tomorrow, Friday, December 13th. The hours will be as follows:

• Friday, December 13th 7:30am – 6pm
• Saturday, December 14th 9:30am – 6pm
• Sunday, December 15th 11:30am – 8pm
• Monday, December 16th – Friday, December 20th 7:30am – 6pm
• Saturday, December 21st & Sunday, December 22nd Closed
• Monday, December 23rd 7:30am – 5pm
• Tuesday, December 24th – Wednesday, January 1st Closed
• Thursday, January 2nd & Friday, January 3rd 7:30am – 6pm
• Saturday, January 4th 9:30am – 6pm
• Sunday, January 5th 11:30am – 6pm

The Isché Library will return to regular hours on Monday, January 6, 2020.

Thanksgiving Hours

Both the Isché and Dental Libraries will close early on Wednesday, November 27th. The Dental Library will close at 5pm and the Isché Library will close at 6pm.

Both Libraries will remain closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28th and 29th. However, the Isché Library will reopen on Saturday, November 30th to accommodate students who’s exams begin on Monday. The Isché Library will be open its regular hours of 9:30am to 6pm.

Both Libraries will be open regular hours on Sunday, December 1st.

Power out in the RCB – Restored!

*Edit* Power was restored at 11:30am.

Power is out in the Resource Center Building so there is no telephone/chat access to the Ische Library. It is unknown when access will be restored.

*update* The Nursing/Allied Health Building and Parking Garage are also on emergency power. Entergy is estimating a noon restoration.

GlobusWorld Tour on Campus 11/7/19

The GlobusWorld Tour stops on the Downtown campus on Thursday, November 7, 2019. The workshop is free and lasts all day. The agenda is available and advanced registration is recommended. All campus research partners are invited to attend.

Globus is a research data management service developed by the University of Chicago. This workshop is sponsored by the School of Medicine. And will take place from 8am to 4pm in the Clinical Sciences Research Building.

Toastmaster Open House on Halloween

The HR Talent Development Team invites you to an upcoming professional development opportunity on the Downtown Campus on Thursday, October 31st from 2-3pm in the Lions Building, room 632.

Unmasking Brain Injury moves to the Dental Campus

The Unmasking Brain Injury exhibit from the Brain Injury Association of Louisiana from the Isché Library to the Dental Library. This exhibit of masks made by brain injured individuals promotes awareness of the prevalence of brain injury and gives survivors a voice.

It will be on view at the Dental Library October 23rd through November 7th. It was previously on view at the Isché Library from September 21st through October 21st.

Research Poster Printing – Downtown

Research poster printing is now available at the Isché Library. This service is free of charge and is funded by the School of Graduate Studies. Please see the webpage linked above for more information or contact email icirc@lsuhsc.edu to submit a poster.

Please submit posters at least 3 business days before they are needed; during high demand times (like before Research Day next month), plan for 4 to 5 days.