Developing and Sustaining a Graphic Scholarship Collection for Academic Libraries

In early 2021, the Schusterman Library at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa satellite campus took a new step towards building a culture of interest by creating the Graphic Scholarship Collection. This new endeavor is a curated collection of graphic novels, primarily non-fiction, aligned with the academic programs on campus, as well as promoting University initiatives in diversity, equity, and inclusion. A new organizational structure for the collection materials and their circulation metrics will be examined in detail. There will also be consideration of the challenges of selection and acquisition by a mixed team of selectors, some of whom have no experience with graphic novels and who have to resolve contradictions between the new and existing library collections. New graphic scholarship initiatives and faculty-library partnerships will be explored. In addition to developing workshops and other learning activities around the collection, the library is partnering with campus faculty in creating original course content. The collection’s development has already had an impact by building and strengthening bonds across the campus, and it aims to mirror the growth of the University community

The Impact of Library Tutorials on the Information Literacy Skills of Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Students in an Evidence-Based Practice Course: A Rubric Assessment

This study measures how online library instructional tutorials implemented into an evidence-based practice course have impacted the information literacy skills of occupational and physical therapy graduate students. Through a rubric assessment of final course papers, this study compares differences in students’ search strategies and cited sources pre- and post-implementation of the tutorials. The population includes 180 randomly selected graduate students from before and after the library tutorials were introduced into the course curriculum. Results indicate a statistically significant increase in components of students’ searching skills and ability to find higher levels of evidence after completing the library tutorials

What barriers delay treatment in patients with hepatitis C?

Q: What barriers delay treatment in patients with hepatitis C? Evidence-based answer: Multiple patient-specific and provider-perceived factors delay initiation of treatment in patients with hepatitis C. Patient-specific barriers to initiation of treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) include age, race, gender, economic status, insurance status, and comorbidities such as HIV coinfection, psychiatric illness, and other psychosocial factors. Provider-perceived patient factors include substance abuse history, older age, psychiatric illness, medical comorbidities, treatment adverse effect risks, and factors that might limit adherence (eg, comprehension level). Study limitations included problems with generalizability of the populations studied and variability in reporting or interpreting data associated with substance or alcohol use disorders (strength of recommendation: B, based on 2 prospective and 5 retrospective cohort studies).Kimberly Crosby, PharmD; Simone Bigelow, DO; Viviane Sachs, MD; Jennifer Weakley, MD; Helga Skaftason, MD, MPH University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Tulsa Toni Hoberecht, MA, MLIS, AHIP University of Oklahoma-- Tulsa, Schusterman LibraryIncludes bibliographical reference

Association of first-line antidepressants and incident adverse metabolic effects

Clinical Inquiries question: Are first-line antidepressants associated with incident adverse metabolic effects in adults? Evidence-based answer: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and bupropion statistically significantly increase the risk of incident type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) (strength of recommendation [SOR] B: based on a systematic review and meta-analysis, and a prospective cohort study). Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are associated with weight gain, although there is mixed evidence on both its clinical significance and to what degree depression might be a confounding variable (SOR B: based on 3 prospective cohort studies). Evidence suggests there is an association between the development of metabolic syndrome and SSRIs, but it might be dependent upon the choice of diagnostic criteria and SSRI serum concentration or dose (SOR B: based on 2 retrospective cohort studies). No association between SNRIs, bupropion, and incident hypertension persists after adjustment for demographic characteristics, socioeconomic factors, and comorbidities. No association was observed between SSRIs and incident hypertension (SOR B: based on a retrospective cohort study).Frances K. Wen, PhD; Kimberly Crosby, PharmD; Barbara H. Miller, MD; Michael Rommen, MD; Samuel J. Kirzner, MPH; Toni Hoberecht, MA, MLIS, AHIP; Alyssa Migdalski, MLIS.Dr Wen is Professor, Director of Research, and Behavioral Health Director in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa. Dr Crosby is Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa. Dr Miller is a family physician in Joplin, Mo. Dr Rommen is a family physician in Monroe, La. Mr Kirzner is Double Up Program Manager at Hunger Free Oklahoma in Tulsa. Ms Hoberecht is Technical Services Librarian and Ms Migdalski is Reference and Instruction Librarian in the Schusterman Library at the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa.Includes bibliographical reference

Tulsa Photovoice: A Participatory Action Research Project

The Tulsa PV project involved collaboration among OU-Tulsa School of Community Medicine (SCM), the Tulsa Area Community Schools Initiative (TACSI), faculty members from the Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work, the Urban Design Studio, and the OU-Tulsa Library. The objectives of the Tulsa (PV) project were broad and varied due to the multiple constituencies. Objectives included:(1) the collection and analysis of qualitative data, both visual and oral, from a geographically distributed sample of Tulsa residents that will reflect their attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors about their communities, particularly those that may be related to health outcomes, (2) provide community residents the opportunity to examine and speak directly about their experiences living within their communities, (3) Provide opportunities for faculty, students, and staff participating in the OU School of Community Medicine Summer Institute to meet with community residents and learn more about their communities through direct experience in a research project (4) Involve teachers and school site coordinators at community schools in a qualitative research study as assistant investigators, and (5) Document and share the information collected with all the institute participants, the scholarly community, and the public.N

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Does use of continuous or flash glucose monitors decrease hypoglycemia episodes in T2D?

Q: Does use of continuous or flash glucose monitors decrease hypoglycemia episodes in T2D? Evidence-based answer: NO. In adults with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes (T2D), continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and flash glucose monitoring (FGM) do not decrease symptomatic hypoglycemia episodes (strength of recommendation [SOR], B) but do lower time in hypoglycemia (SOR, C; disease-oriented evidence). CGM, in which glucose levels are sent automatically in numeric and graphic format to a patient’s smart device for their potential action, did not change the hypoglycemic event rate (SOR, B; 2 prospective studies). CGM significantly reduced hypoglycemia duration in an 8-month randomized controlled trial (RCT; SOR, C) but not in a 1-year prospective study (SOR, C). FGM, in which glucose levels are sent on demand to a device, did not significantly reduce hypoglycemic episodes (SOR, B; 1 small RCT and 1 prospective study). Hypoglycemia duration was reduced significantly with FGM in a 6-month RCT (SOR, B) but not in a 1-year prospective study (SOR, B).Frances K. Wen, PhD; Simone Bigelow, DO; Kimberly Crosby, PharmD; Raye Reeder, MD, MPH (Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine), Toni Hoberecht, MA, MLIS, AHIP; Emrys Moreau, MFA, MLIS (Schusterman Library, University of Oklahoma–Tulsa). Deputy Editor: Rick Guthmann, MD, MPH (Advocate Health Care Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program)Includes bibliographical reference

Unix Shell (Bash) for Beginners

Learn how and why to use the command shell - automate tasks and access remote resources. Based on Software Carpentries' shell curriculum

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