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8 Trimester Rotunda Library Newsletter BiomedExperts Focus On B iomedExperts provides you with an exciting new view into the world of biomedical research. The literature network represents more than 1.8 million scientist profiles. Included are all people who have authored at least three articles in the last 10 years that appear in the PubMed ® database. As a publication-based scientific social network it allows researchers to collaborate virtually, in order to increase biomedical research. It involves more than 3,500 institutions in more than 190 countries BME benefits – bringing the brains together • Analyze the expert profiles of more than 1.4 million scientists • As a scientist, you can explore your personal network – starting with your direct co-authors and moving on to the co-authors of your co-authors • Identify researchers with the expertise you need in your broader network through easy-to-use search interfaces • Connect with other researchers who you have identified via BME • Cultivate and grow your professional network Who can use biomedexperts? Everybody can use biomedexperts for free; however researchers who actively publish in life-science-related journals will get the most value from logging on. How I can start using biomedexperts? • If you have published at least three papers over the last ten years that have been indexed in the PubMed database, you can validate your pre-calculated expert profile and network in a simple, 4-step wizard after you register. • If you have never published in PubMed or have less than three articles over the last ten years, you can still register, search, and network with researchers you know. Visit www.biomedexperts.com to register TRI M ESTE R Library & Info rmatio n Se rvice Ope n Ho urs Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm (Closed 1pm to 2pm) Reading Room Open 7 days a week 24-hours Co ntact Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected] S taff Librarian: Anne M. O’Byrne Senior Library Assistant:: Geraldine Walsh TRIMESTER Editors: Geraldine Walsh Anne M. O’Byrne TRIMESTER Graphic Design: Geraldine Walsh Any comments, additions or suggestions for TRIMESTER are welcome. If you have an idea for an article, journal item or website inclusion please let us know! To contribute to the Library Newsletter please contact the editors at [email protected] or 01 8171795 Newsletter of The Rotunda Hospital Library & Information Service © 2012 Published by The Rotunda Hospital Library and Information Service, Parnell Square, Dublin 1