Libraries

Information for Faculty

Welcome 

Welcome to the Division of Library and Learning Resources! We are here to help you with your teaching and research.

The Library and Learning Resources staff is highly motivated to provide you with the best possible service and resources that support and enhance your teaching excellence and scholarship! This is accomplished by offering:

  • print and electronic collections,
  • instruction on information retrieval and analysis, and
  • assistance with developing and using instructional technology and the latest pedagogical principles.

MCPHS Libraries are comprised of the main Henrietta DeBenedictis Library in Boston, and two branch libraries: Blais Family Library on the Worcester campus and the Manchester Campus Library. The main library, located on the second floor of the Ronald A. Matricaria Academic and Student Center, contains the majority of the libraries' books and print journals. The branch libraries own core collections of print reference books, and materials placed on reserve for courses. All libraries share electronic resources, most of which are accessible via the Library web site on and off campus with a current College username and password. In addition, each campus library is a member of a local library consortium providing access to collections beyond MCPHS.

Library services

Resource/collection development
 Access over 190 e-books, 65 e-databases and 2,000 e-journals on pharmacy, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical medicine, health sciences and more. We welcome suggestions for book/journal purchasing. Contact your library liaison.

Reference assistance
 Librarians are available to help you access and use e-resources, design efficient search strategies, locate relevant materials, evaluate information, cite and manage references.

Contact us
 It is easy to reach us from home or campus. Click on the icons on the Libraries web page to email or chat with a librarian in real time. You can also call or visit us with your questions.

Reserves/circulation
Place books or articles on reserve for your students to share! Send us your syllabus first and allow time for processing your reserves. Contact your library liaison.

Interlibrary loan
Get any materials you need for free! To facilitate your research, ILL fills requests for books, journal articles, and other publications. Articles are delivered to you; books may be picked up at your library. Complete an e-form on our web site. See contact information below.

Research consultations
We offer individualized instruction and personalized advice! Make an appointment to discuss your research project, information needs, grant writing, or assignment with a librarian. Request a librarian assisted search/research. Contact your library liaison.

Information literacy instruction
Plan a library workshop for yourself or enhance your students' information skills! We offer in-class instruction, small group and personalized seminars and workshops. Topics include: developing effective search strategies, Internet searching and evaluation, problem-based learning, managing and presenting information and more. Contact your library liaison.

Current awareness
Stay up to date with your research! We can help you set up table of contents or e-mail alert services, store favorite searches and receive regular updates as new things in your area of interest get published. Also get help setting RSS feeds and personalize key resources to receive customized information search results. Contact your library liaison.

Scholarship collaborations
Enhance your scholarship by having a librarian on board! We welcome your partnership in any areas of teaching, research, joint publications or with developing multi-disciplinary projects that require information literacy skills.

Copyright clearance
Get assistance with copyright clearance! At your request we will apply for permission to use copyrighted material for your course packs, handouts, online course, or reserves. See contact information below.

RefWorks Personal research management
Create your personal online citation database! Find out how to gather, manage, store, and share all types of information easily, as well as generate citations and bibliographies in many styles.

Image Search
Enhance your presentation with high quality images! We can help you locate and use original images, illustrations, maps, and tables to make your teaching more visual.

Learning resources services 

E-course management
Manage your course online and make your course site accessible 24/7! Post your course documents on Blackboard, add assignments, tests, discussion groups, surveys, and more. See contact information below.

Plagiarism prevention
Add a comprehensive plagiarism prevention system to your teaching! Check your student papers against current and archived online content and reduce plagiarism in your classroom. See contact information below.

Instructional design
Create an exciting learning experience! Get instruction and assistance in applying standard instructional design models and pedagogical principles for any discipline to create learner-centered courses, incorporating technology into the curriculum, developing feedback and assessment strategies, and evaluating and using educational software.

Presentation and E-Learning
Enhance your presentations and learn how to design and deliver effective presentations using PowerPoint, graphics, and animation, Articulate and Impatica (distance learning). Learn techniques for teaching with video conferencing using Elluminate for web conferencing, and more.

Library Liasons: Personalized information assistance

MCPHS-Boston

   
Analytical Chemistry Marilyn Steinberg X2804
Chemistry Marilyn Steinberg X2804
Dental Hygiene Pat McNary X2810
Doctor of Pharmacy Mariana Lapidus X2246
Drug Discovery & Development Joanne Doucette X2805
Regulatory Affairs Joanne Doucette X2805
Health Psychology Marilyn Steinberg X2804
Health Sciences Pat McNary X2810
Non-traditional PharmD (SOP) Mariana Lapidus X2246
Organic/Medicinal Chemistry Marilyn Steinberg X2804
Pharmaceutical Sciences Mariana Lapidus X2246
Pharmaceutical Marketing & Management (SOP) Mariana Lapidus X2246
Pharmaceutics/Industrial Studies (Grad. Studies) Marilyn Steinberg X2804
Pharmacology (Grad. Studies) Marilyn Steinberg X2804
Premedical & Health Studies Marilyn Steinberg X2804
Pre-professional Core Curriculum Marilyn Steinberg X2804
Physician Assistant Studies Sam King X1717
Nursing Pat McNary X2810
Radiologic Sciences Joanne Doucette X2805

MCPHS-Manchester

   
All programs Sam King X1717

MCPHS-Worcester

   
All programs Irena Bond X5631

Copyright : Joanne Doucette
617.732.2805 or joanne.doucette@mcphs.edu

Interlibrary Loan : Susan Mahnken
617.732.2807 or susan.mahnken@mcphs.edu

Learning Resources Services : Kate MacDonald
617.732.2283 or kathleen.macdonald@mcphs.edu

Administration/Management : Rich Kaplan
617.732.2808 or richard.kaplan@mcphs.edu

We want to hear from you! Tell us what we do well and what we should improve.