1. Robert Johnson
robertej@usc.edu

2.  Overview of the NML building
 Introduction to Norris Medical Library‟s
website
 Background vs. Foreground information
 BKN/PT Resource Guide
 Specific resources

3.  USCNet Username/Password
 Mobile device/laptop is connected to USC
Wireless or USC Wireless Plus
◦ NML Technology Support Center 323-442-1968

4.  USC Wireless
◦ Totally open to anyone
 USC Wireless Plus
◦ How to connect iPad to Wireless Plus:
http://www.usc.edu/its/wireless/plus/ipad.html
◦ Coverage map:
http://web-app.usc.edu/web/wireless/#hsc
◦ Encrypted network. ITS claims it is a faster network

5.  Navigate the NML website (for course
reserves, BKN/PT guide, catalog)
 Find online and print resources
 Use online tools
 Access help

6.  Catalog
 Database
 Link resolver
 Mobile friendly website
 Mobile app
 Subject headings
 eReserves
 Call Number
 Subject guide
 Bibliographic Management Software

8. WB 460 Physical Therapy
*
Upper Level – PT Books
Call Number: WB 460
4-week Loan
Plaza Level Loan Desk – Class Reserve
Give Library Staff Call Number
2-hr Loan

9.  Initial Cost $1.00
 $0.50 goes to one-
time card purchase
Card Dispenser/Regenerator
Plaza Level
near Loan Desk

10.  Cost
◦ Black & White
$.05/page
◦ Color $.50/page
 Duplex printing on
Plaza Level print
station only
NML_PLAZA_DUPLEX
Plaza Level

11.  Cost
 Black & White
$.10/page
 Color $.50/page
Lower Level

12. Library Cards
Activate Student ID at Loan Desk
Loan Periods
Books 4 weeks; one renewal
Reserves 2 hours; one renewal

13.  Always a good place to start your research
 Off campus, this page forces login using
USCNet username/password
 Links to all resources available through Norris
Medical Library
◦ HELIX http://helix.usc.edu
◦ Databases (for journal articles)
◦ Reserves
◦ Help
◦ Report a Problem

14.  Course reserve – materials earmarked for a
specific class
 Sometimes print materials, sometimes online
 The system is called “eReserves” but that doesn‟t
mean everything on reserve is electronic (yes that
is confusing. No, I can‟t do anything about it)
 eRserves link:
http://nml-203.usc.edu/eres/courseindex.aspx?&page=dept
 Exercise: Is there an article by Clare Delany on
reserve for Dr. Resnick‟s class? Is it online or in
print?

15.  Hard Copy
 Web Link
 PDF

17.  Books (either in print or online)
◦ Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination Evaluation and
Intervention
 Evidence summaries/synopses
◦ UpToDate
 “Normal”
◦ Primal Pictures
◦ Zygote Body
◦ Bates‟ Visual Guide to Physical Examination

18.  A selected group of resources that will be
useful for you.
◦ http://norris.usc.libguides.com/pt
◦ Links to eReserves, online books, journal databases,
online anatomy tools, etc.
◦ NOT COMPREHENSIVE

19.  Evidence-based
expert opinion –
written by physicians
 Over 8,500 topics
 Fully referenced
 Drug database
 Lexi-Interact™ Online
 Topic outline in right
pane as you hover
over title

20.  Find reference information on cardiovascular
disease
 What did you search?
 Which entry was useful?

21.  Primal Pictures
◦ Browse by systemic or
regional anatomy
◦ MRI
◦ Slides
◦ Self-assessment
 Try linking to Primal
Pictures on your iPad

22. Use Settings to save
USC „Library Links‟
preference

25.  Exercise: Using Google Scholar, can you find
out if USC has access to the article: Validation
of the modified Fresno Test: assessing
physical therapists' evidence based practice
knowledge and skills?

26. Norris Medical Library
pays for some:
http://norris.usc.libguides.com/
mobiledevices
UpToDate
STAT!Ref
UCentral
Other sources:
iMedicalApps
http://www.imedicalapps.com/
Apps For Physical Therapists -
http://apps4pt.tk/

27. Search “usc health sciences
libraries” at the Android
Market or the Apple App Store.
Use to:
 Search HELIX, our mobile-
friendly catalog, for books,
journals & electronic
resources
 Renew items via your
activated library account
(10 digit ID)
 Book a group study room
with your USC netID and
password
 Check out the many subject
guides (especially the DPT 1
and Mobile Devices)

28. Priorities for use (highest
priority first)
 Higher priority users
may override lower
priority users
 Groups using
multimedia materials
◦ > 4 people
◦ < 4 people
 Groups
 Individuals using
multimedia materials
 Individuals
Reserve Online
 2 hours per person per
day
 No shows: reservations
expire after 15
minutes

29.  Reserve Online
 Norris Medical Library
www.usc.edu/nml
◦ QuickLinks drop-down
◦ Group Room Reservation
 Online Room Booking
System
◦ Login using your USC
NetID and password

30.  Please fill out this survey if you‟d like
to! Thanks!
 http://tinyurl.com/nk4ygjl