http://library.ucf.edu News for the main University of Central Florida Libraries and partners. en Copyright 2004 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:12:13 GMT http://library.ucf.edu mscharf@mail.ucf.edu stephens@mail.ucf.edu http://library.ucf.edu/News/images/PegasusSeal64.gif http://www.ucf.edu/ 54 58 Pegasus the UCF logo and Mascot Beginning this week, Indexes and Abstracts shelved on the main (2d) floor of the Orlando campus library will be moved. Those series completely available online will be moved to remote storage. Those available partially or completely in print only will be moved to another location in the main library.
Records for all of these items will be updated in the library catalog to reflect the new location. Links to online versions will be included in the catalog record. Online indexes and abstracts will continue to be listed in the Articles and Databases A - Z list.
This move is the first step in a greater effort to ease overcrowding in the main library building. Please see the message posted in this NewsBlog from Director of Libraries, Barry Baker, regarding the relocation effort.
If you have questions about this project, or would like more information about the items being relocated, please contact Michael Arthur, Head of Acquisitions and Collections Services. http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=625&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=625&channel=lib Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:12:13 GMT When you can study, read or do research on the same day that you can go and cheer on your UCF Knights, well, it's like a little slice of paradise. But that is college life at its best, so enjoy it.
This Saturday, November 21, Gameday hours at the UCF Orlando campus library are:
9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Kickoff against the Tulane Green Wave is at 2.00 p.m., so you have plenty of time to come to the library before you get your game face on.
More information on UCF Gameday is available at http://ucfathletics.cstv.com/brighthouse/fan-guide.html.
C'mon Knights, beat the Green Wave! http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=624&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=624&channel=lib Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:47:14 GMT It's here! Homecoming weekend!
It would impress your parents a great deal if you spent a few hours in the library on Saturday, before or after the UCF Knights face the University of Houston Cougars.
The main library is open from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m., for your research, reading and study. Java City will be open at 10 a.m.
Kickoff is at noon. Gameday information can be found at http://ucfathletics.cstv.com/brighthouse/fan-guide.html
Go Knights! Beat the Cougars! http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=623&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=623&channel=lib Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:07:48 GMT During November 2009, a project to relocate some of the Orlando campus library print collection will begin.
A message from Director of Libraries, Barry Baker:
With the rapid increase in student enrollment and the continued growth of the collections, the Orlando campus library does not have adequate space for seating for students and faculty and for its collections. While for the past six years several options including a new building and expansion and renovation of the existing facility have been considered, it is not likely that either will happen in the near future given the economic realities of our times.
In order to provide for more seating to accommodate a growing student enrollment and to provide more useful space for students and faculty, the Libraries will have to remove some of the older print collection which is also available online. Later this Fall approximately 48,000 volumes will be moved into remote storage off campus. These materials are primarily print journals and indexes that are available online in collections subscribed to by the UCF Libraries such as JSTOR, IEEE, Annual Reviews, American Physical Society, Institute of Physics and American Chemical Society.
The move to storage of these volumes will create additional seating as well as space for continued growth of the print collection. At least 150 badly needed seats will be gained and will be helpful in alleviating crowding.
If you have questions about this project or would like to have more information about the titles to be placed in storage, contact Michael Arthur, Head of Acquisitions & Collections Services, marthur@mail.ucf.edu . http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=622&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=622&channel=lib Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:18:06 GMT Spirited Knights wait all year for this.
Noon, tomorrow, Friday November 13: Spirit Splash at the Reflecting Pond
A great UCF student tradition.
If you like to be a part of something much bigger than yourself, if you like UCF students, if you like free T-shirts, if you like to hear the UCF band, if you like to see the UCF cheerleaders, & if you want to do something crazy and fun that you can tell your children about when they ask you what you did in college:
there is really nowhere else on earth for you to be.
The Reflecting Pond is at the entrance to the Orlando campus library, at the very heart of the UCF Orlando campus.
If you decide to watch the Spirit Splash on a library computer, or if you are studying so you can take part in Homecoming activities during the rest of the weeknd, never fear, the library will be open during the Splash.

http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=621&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=621&channel=lib Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:45:51 GMT Bring your lunch and hear UCF authors share their views on the rich culture and literature of the Caribbean.
Noon - 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, November 18, 2009. UCF Library Room 223.
Dr. Marie Leticee, author of Education, Assimilation and Identity: the Literary Journey of the French Caribbean
Dr. Kevin Meehan, author of People Get Ready: African-American and Caribbean Cultural Exchange
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=620&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=620&channel=lib Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:13:54 GMT Invisible China: A Journey Through Ethnic Borderlandsby Colin Legerton and Jacob RawsonChicago Review Press, 2009
Hailed as a "spectacular achievement" by Publishers Weekly.
In this eloquent and eye-opening adventure narrative, authors Colin Legerton and Jacob Rawson, two Americans fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and Uyghur, throw away the guidebook and bring a hitherto unexplored side of China to light.
They journey over 14,000 miles by bus and train to the farthest reaches of China to meet the minority peoples who dwell there, talking to farmers in their fields, monks in their monasteries, fishermen on their skiffs, and herders on the steppe. As they uncover surprising facts about China's hidden minorities and their complex position inChinese society, they discover the social ramifications of inconsistent government policies--and some deep human truths as well.
Although not yet a part of UCF's collection, Invisible China will be provided with free, unlimited access through NetLibrary November 1-30, 2009 through the generosity of Chicago Review Press. http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=615&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=615&channel=lib Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:41:27 GMT Get your problems untangled and develop a global perspective on life!
TODAY, Tuesday 10/20, look to the right as you enter the main library and you will have the opportunity to meet and greet, have a discussion with and ask questions of:
UCF Ombuds Office 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
Office of International Studies 1.00 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.
Good advice and valuable information ---- make a campus connection!
http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=609&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=609&channel=lib Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:55:02 GMT Monday, October 19th Historical Movies:
Masada (6.5 hours) 10:00AM Infusion/Java City Area
Women in American Life (1.5 hours) 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM 3rd Floor Media Desk Area
300 Spartans (2 hours) 3:00 PM LIB 223
Crusades (3.5 hours) 6:00PM Infusion/Java City Area
Tuesday, October 20th Political Movies:
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (2.5 hours) 10:00 AM Infusion/Java City Area
Crisis behind a Presidential Commitment (1 hour) 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM 3rd Floor Media Desk Area
Good Night, Good Luck (1.5 hours) 12 Noon LIB 223
Inherit the Wind (2 hours) 6:00 PM Java City Café Area
Wednesday, October 21st War Movies:
Longest Day (3 hours) 10:00 AM Infusion/Java City Area
An American Story (2 hours) 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM 3rd Floor Media Desk Area
Great Escape (3 hours) 3:00 PM LIB 223
Escape from Sobibor (2 hours) 6:00 PM Infusion/Java City Area
Thursday, October 22nd Freedom Movies:
Paper Moon (2 hours) 10:00 AM Infusion/Java City Area
We Shall Overcome (1 hour) 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM 3rd Floor Media Desk Area
A League of Their Own (2 hours) 12 Noon LIB 223
Iron Jawed Angels (2 hours) 6:00 PM Infusion/Java City Area
Friday, October 23rd Biography Movies: Empire of the Sun (2.5 hours) 10:00 AM Infusion/Java City Area
Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin (1.5 hours) 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM 3rd Floor Media Desk Area
Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (2.5 hours) 3:00 PM LIB 223
Ghandi (3 hours) 1:00 PM Infusion/Java City Area http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=608&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=608&channel=lib Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:35:27 GMT Quick, engaging, fun---broaden your horizons and join any and all of the library's free classes, celebrating the diversity of the UCF Campus!
Monday, October 19th
Basic Sign LanguageContact Person: Stephen Nordlinger2:00 PM - 3:00 PMLibrary Room 223
Basic ArabicContact Person: Joseph Ayoub3:00 PM - 4:00 PMLibrary Room 235A


Tuesday, October 20th
Basic Self-Defense
Contact Person: Stephen Nordlinger10:00 AM - 11:00 AMLibrary Room 223


OrigamiContact Person: Athena Hoeppner11:00 AM – 12 NoonLibrary Room 235A
Wednesday, October 21st
Martial Arts that Originated from Freedom FightersContact Person: Stephen Nordlinger10:00 AM - 11:00 AMLibrary Room 223
Japanese and Korean Folklore as it Relates to Current Scary MoviesContact Person: Amanda Branham1:00 PM - 2:30 PMLibrary Room 223
Thursday, October 22nd
Basic Self-DefenseContact Person: Stephen Nordlinger10:00 AM - 11:00 AMRoom 223
Basic ArabicContact Person: Joseph Ayoub2:00 PM - 3:00 PMRoom 235A
Friday, October 23rdOrigamiContact Person: Athena HoeppnerOctober 23, 20091:00 PM - 2:00 PMRoom 235A
Japanese Braiding (Kumihimo)Contact Person: Bev TavelOctober 23, 300910:30 AM - 11:00 AMRoom 223
Japanese Braiding (Kumihimo)Contact Person: Bev TavelOctober 23, 300911:30 AM – 12 NoonRoom 223
Japanese Braiding (Kumihimo)Contact Person: Bev TavelOctober 23, 30091:00 AM – 1:30 PMRoom 223 http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=607&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=607&channel=lib Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:12:19 GMT Kickoff is at 7.30 p.m., Saturday, October 17, in BrightHouse Stadium. Your UCF Knights face the University of Miami Hurricanes.
This is very exciting; only ONE thing would make Saturday evening even BETTER. Before you get your Gameday on, get your study game on! That's right, come on into the UCF main library and get some research, study, writing, and group work done so you have cleared the deck of obligations before you face the Hurricanes.
The main library is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Java City in the library's learning space, Infusion, will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
UCF Gameday information is available at UCFgameday.com
GO Knights! Beat the Hurricanes!
http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=606&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=606&channel=lib Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:53:42 GMT TODAY Tuesday, October 13, get good advice & get connected!
The UCF Counseling Center will be in the Main Library from 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 p.m.
The Office of Student Involvement will be in the Main Library from 1.00 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.
Just look to your right as you enter the library building and make a campus connection. http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=604&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=604&channel=lib Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:46:57 GMT Got Citations? Learn about two FREE programs that can help your research and save you time!
Basic introduction on using EndNote and RefWorks to collect & organize citations, generate bibliographies, and export citations from library databases; plus a demonstration on how both products work with Microsoft Word.
WednesdayOctober 14th5:30 - 7:00 PMLibrary Room 235A
FridayOctober 16th1:00 - 2:30 PMLibrary Room 235A
No RSVP Needed, All are Welcome!
http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=603&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=603&channel=lib Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:16:04 GMT Jean-Robert Cadet will speak about his experiences as a restevek and his ongoing work to end the restavek system and to bring hope and freedom to the children of Haiti. Restevek is a Creole term which literally means "stay with." An accurate term in that these children do stay with their hosts, working as servants in exchange for a roof over their heads, meager food, and supposedly, to attend school. Few are given the chance at an education. Jean-Robert Cadet lost his childhood, but unlike many others he was able to escape this degredation through education. Noon- 1:30 P.M. Friday October 16, 2009, UCF Library Room 223. Free and open to the public. Directions to campus and the Library are on the UCF Web site http://www.ucf.edu/locations/ Additional parking information can be found at http://parking.ucf.edu/ The Library is open to the public and the UCF community seven days a week, excepting major and university holidays. More information regarding hours and holiday closures can be found on the Library’s Web site, http://library.ucf.edu. For more information, please call Carole Hinshaw 407-823-5982 or e-mail chinshaw@mail.ucf.edu http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=602&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=602&channel=lib Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:29:47 GMT All of your student dreams have come true----this Saturday, the very first MIDTERM version of CRAM 4 the Exam!!!
Brought to you by Student Government and your UCF Libraries, CRAM 4 the Exam is the perfect mix of fun, friends & well, a little cramming for midterms!
7.30 p.m. to 1.00 a.m. on this Saturday, 10/10....Bring your student ID for admission to the main library.
Prizes and study packs will be distributed by Student Government.
The University Writing Center will be in the house, too. The Writing Center will have three consultants available from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. to help you with your papers and writing assignments. AND the Writing Center will present a workshop, How to Succeed in Writing without Really Trying from 8.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Java City will be open until 11.00 p.m.
Study in the Jazz Lounge on the library's 3rd floor, or relax & watch a movie & enjoy some popcorn.
Don't let midterms get you down. Join the fun. Write better papers and tell your mom you spent Saturday evening studying. Come to CRAM at the main library Saturday night.
Pictured: Jacob Gardner, winner of a door prize, at CRAM 2007/2008. http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=600&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=600&channel=lib Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:57:07 GMT Friday, October 2, 20094:00 pm - 4:45pmLibrary Rm 223As part of the UCF Family Weekend 2009 the main campus library is proud to offer "Library ABC's." An academic library, with all its vast resources, can be overwhelming for someone new to a college or university setting. Join us to learn about some of the great services and resources the Libraries' have to offer. We will show you how to search the library databases, how to IM with a librarian, and how to access our electronic resources from anywhere in the world. So come on over, get to know us, and see how we can assist you with your research! http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=599&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=599&channel=lib Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:22:04 GMT From 9.00 a.m. to 7 p.m., your UCF Library will be open on Saturday, October 3, when the UCF Knights face the Memphis Tigers.
Java City will be open as well.
More details about the game at UCFgameday.com.
Go Knights! Beat the Tigers! http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=598&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=598&channel=lib Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:38:06 GMT Two very important UCF offices will be in the main library today, answering questions and providing valuable information.
Just look to the right of the entrance:
Stay healthy! from 10.30 a.m. to noon, Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention and Intervention Programing
Enrich your academic life! from 1.00 p.m. to 2.30 p.m., Undergraduate Research
Stop by and say hello. It's a great opportunity to learn about services that can help you during your UCF years. http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=593&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=593&channel=lib Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:37:55 GMT Impressions of Cuba by Peter A. Burg will be on exhibit at the University of Central Florida Library on the main campus from October 1 to October 30. Peter A. Burg, award winning Master of Photography (M.Photog., Cr., CPP) is a photographic artist. His recent trip to Cuba is documented in this exhibit showing the colorful contrasts of Cuban life, architecture, and landscapes. Peter has had a life-long love of travel.
Born in Karloy Vary, Czechoslovakia, Peter and his parents fled the country in 1948 just after the Russian invasion, moving first to England and then to the United States. He has traveled to Okinawa, Japan with the military and extensively throughout the US, Canada, British Isles, China, Tibet and Italy. Pete’s love of photography began in 1968 as a work study scholarship student at Rider University where he was the yearbook photography editor. In the 1970’s, he began his professional photographic career with an early specialty in portrait and wedding photography. He began concentrating on commercial and architectural photography as well as travel, scenic and panoramic photography in the 1980’s. He is sought after as a lecturer, teacher, mentor and judge by other photographers.
Selections of Mr. Burg's other photographic work can be seen at http://www.burgphoto.com/ http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=592&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=592&channel=lib Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:38:44 GMT UCF main library hours this Saturday, 9/19, are 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Beverages and snacks will be available at Java City in the Infusion Learning Space.
This is plenty of time for Knights to get a fabulous feeling of accomplishment from study and research well done at the main library before the 7.30 p.m. kickoff. Bring your white Knights gear with you, so you can be part of the White Out as the Knights take on the University of Buffalo Bulls.
More information on UCF gameday activities can be found at UCFgameday.com .
Go Knights, beat the Bulls! http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=591&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=591&channel=lib Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:34:33 GMT From 1.00 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. today, Tuesday 9/15, learn about the UCF Arboretum.
Just stop by the table to the right of the main library entrance for questions, discussion, and information.
If the UCF Arboretum is an undiscovered treasure for you, you owe it to yourself to find out where it's located, and take a break from this busy semester for a well-deserved visit. http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=590&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=590&channel=lib Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:50:56 GMT Just inside the main library entrance, to the right, get good information on financial aid, today, Tuesday, September 15.
UCF Student Financial Assistance will be in the library from 10.30 a.m. to noon.
At least stop and say hello. Find out if there is a scholarship for those who excel at Tetris or karaoke. Make a campus connection @your UCF Libraries. http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=589&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=589&channel=lib Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:31:11 GMT Are you looking for research in anthropology? Then you will enjoy this:
UCF Libraries now have access to AnthroSource, the full text journals of the American Anthropological Association. Start searching at http://library.ucf.edu/Web/purl.asp?pid=1148
http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=588&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=588&channel=lib Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:51:22 GMT Effective immediately, any students/faculty/employees checking out materials at the Circulation/Media/Reserves desks at the UCF Main Library must provide the last 2 digits of their PIDs or EIDs, along with their UCF IDs to check out materials.
There will be no exceptions to this policy,
Appearance can change drastically with time, not just because of aging but to personal grooming changes such as hair color and length, beards, glasses, etc. In addition, on many IDs the photo is faded or rubbed almost completely off. Requiring the PID is an additional check to protect the security of each patron's library account.
So know your PID and bring your UCF ID when you need to check out books, reserve items, media and other library material. http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=587&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=587&channel=lib Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:46:07 GMT
This exhibit pays tribute to the tremendous contribution to aviation made by Ensign Jesse Leroy Brown, the first African American Naval Aviator, and highlights the importance of his accomplishments to the success of future black aviators. It includes photographs, images, and artifacts. The exhibit will be on display September 7 - 30 on the second (main) floor of the Library. Hosted by the Zora Neale Hurston Institute for Documentary Studies.
Scheduled screenings of a documentary are in Library Room 223: Monday 9/14 10:00 A.M. - 12 noon; Wednesday 9/16 10:00 A.M. - 12 noon; Monday 9/ 21 10:00 A.M. - 12 noon; Tuesday 9/ 22 930 A.M - 11:30 A. M. & 1:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.; Tuesday 9/29 9:30 A.M.- 11:30 A. M. & 1:30 P.M.- 3:30 P. M.


http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=584&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=584&channel=lib Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:36:13 GMT From 1.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m., at the table to your right as you enter the library, the UCF Police will answer your questions and listen to your concerns.
Get good information, advice, and a friendly greeting----make a campus connection at the library! http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=583&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=583&channel=lib Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:43:40 GMT Come on in and make a campus connection in the main library on Tuesday, September 8:
From 10.30 a.m. to noon, at a table to your right as you enter the library, Victim Services will be answering questions. Stop by and get some information that could be very helpful to you and your friends. Or just say hello.
http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=582&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=582&channel=lib Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:37:36 GMT Want to know more about H1N1? Take a look at this:http://libguides.lib.ucf.edu/h1n1 This guide has links to just about every possible source of information you might need!Read up, and remember----wash your hands. Please. http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=579&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=579&channel=lib Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:10:24 GMT Come on in, Knights, hunker down and study before the game.
Denizens of Zombie Nation, your library knows you are scholars as well as fans. So the main library will be open for your study, research, reading and general edification on GAMEDAY, Saturday September 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Good news: Java City, in the library's Infusion Learning Space, will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m.
You have plenty of time to check out a book, download some articles, study for next week, and grab some caffeine & a snack before the UCF Marching Knights take the field at 7:10 p.m., and before kickoff at 7:30 p.m., when your UCF Knights face the Samford University Bulldogs.
For more information on GAMEDAY activities, go to UCFgameday.com. Go Knights, beat the Samford Bulldogs! http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=577&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=577&channel=lib Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:59:16 GMT Flatlined: Resuscitating American Medicine by Guy L. Clifton, M.D Rutgers University Press, 2009
By 2018 Medicare and Medicaid will consume about one-third of the federal budget. American businesses now pay three times as much of their payroll for health care as global competitors, a figure that is expected to worsen as health care grows at twice the rate of the U.S. economy.
In Flatlined, author Guy L. Clifton, M.D lifts the veil of secrecy on twenty-first century health care and delves into the realities of good people caught in a bad medical system. Arguing that a lack of coordinated care and quality medical practice benchmarks result in high levels of redundancy and ineffectiveness, Clifton proposes that the key to reducing health care costs, improving quality, and financially protecting the uninsured, is to reduce wastefulness, and offers a solution for achieving success.
The September eBook of the Month is provided through the generous support of Rutgers University Press. Flatlined: Resuscitating American Medicine will be provided with free, unlimited access September 1-30, 2009. http://www.netlibrary.com/Details.aspx Flatlined is part of the UCF Libraries NetLibrary colleciton, so access will continue to be available after September 30. http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=576&channel=lib#Comments http://develop.lib.ucf.edu/News/?story=576&channel=lib Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:08:50 GMT