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MTC Library Newsletter Spring 2013

R2 Digital Library
The R2 Digital Library provides electronic access to current information in nursing, health science, and medical books from reputable publishers. This resource is available 24/7 and is accessible to the MTC community from your office, home computer, or mobile device.

Have you scheduled your library instruction? Call 822-738-7762 or schedule an appointment online.
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Accessing The Collection

Go to the librarys webpage www.lib.midlandstech.edu Click on Resources (top of page, center tab) Under technology, click on Ebooks and R2 Digital Library.

You have three ways to search: 1. Browse by Discipline (click on Browse tab) 2. A-Z Index of health topics or drug names (A-Z Index tab) 3. Search by any keyword or phrase (search box, top right side of page). To access the R2 Digital Library off campus, click on Create User Profile (top of page) and create an account. For questions or help with the R2 Digital Library, contact a reference librarian at 822 -3530. Need additional help? Click here for a video tutorial.

In This Issue

Books on Health & Wellness Book a Librarian Health & Fitness Apps Check Out These Books Health & Wellness Websites

Check Out These Books

Click title to link to book

The Paleo Diet Author: Loren Cordain

Body By Science Authors: Doug McGuff & John

MTC READS
30 Days to a More Powerful Memory Author: Gina Graham Scott

The Dry Grass of August by A.J. Mayhew is the 2013 MTC Reads and One Book, One Columbia book. In this beautifully written debut, Anna Jean Mayhew offers a riveting depiction of Southern life in the throes of segregation, what it will mean for a young girl on her way to adulthoodand for the woman who means the world to her. Amazon.com The MTC library has several copies available for check out. Pick up your copy today!

Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure Authors: Aggie Casey and Herbert Benson

Your Best Body Ever Authors: Anita Goa

Manage Your Stress: Overcoming Stress in the Modern World Authors: Joseph Shrand & Leigh M. Devine

Health and Fitness Apps

My Fitness Pal
www.myfitnesspal.com Free app that contains a food diary and database, exercise log and more!

Jefit
jefit.com Create a workout schedule, track your progress and find new workouts.

WebMD
www.webmd.com/mobile

Browse slide shows, read articles, and find the answers to your health and wellness questions.

Students can schedule research sessions using Book a Librarian

Book a Librarian
The MTC Library now offers a new research service for students. Book a Librarian allows students to meet with a professional librarian who can offer assistance tailored to their needs. Reference Librarians can personally consult with students about a research question. Indiv idual consultation gives the Librarian a chance to answer question(s) without interruption. It also allows the librarian time to prepare for a particular request before the student comes in for their scheduled appointment. Students can schedule an appointment using the online appointment form.

Fooducate
www.fooducate.com

Eat healthier food, starting today! Fooducate helps you understand what is really in your food.

CardioTrainer
www.noom.com/ cardiotrainer/about.php

Track and record your fitness activity.

Health & Wellness Websites

Health.gov Health information for individuals and their families from The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Healthcare.gov Find out how the Affordable Care Act affects you Medline Plus Health information from the National Library of Medicine U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health and Nutrition at USA.gov Find an A-Z list of health topics and resources on insurance, prescription drugs, nutrition, caregiving, and more. American Public Health Association: Government Health Agencies List of government health agencies Womenshealth.gov/ Health resources to empower women to lead healthier lives by The Office on Womens Helath Nutrition.gov U.S. federal guide offering access to all government web sites with reliable and accurate information on nutrition and dietary guidance Self: Nutrition Data Find nutrition facts, including food labels, calories, nutritional information and analysis that helps promote healthy eating by telling you about the foods you eat Harvard School of Public Health: Nutrition Source Information about healthy eating. LiveStrong Diet, fitness and nutrition tips for a healthier lifestyle.

Contact Us
Airport 822-3533 Beltline 738-7629 Harbison 407-5005 Batesburg-Leesville 604-1639 libstaff@midlandstech.edu Visit us on the web at www.lib.midlandstech.edu