Ascension Wisconsin Library Services: Ascension Wisconsin Library Services

Kellee Selden, MLIS, MI  

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - at Columbia St. Mary's

Tuesday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee

Thursday at All Saints Hospital in Racine

Email     Voice : 414-585-1626

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Columbia-St. Mary's Library -- FAQs

Q: What are the Library Hours at CSM in Milwaukee?

A: 8 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday.     There is no after-hours access at CSM.  Security will not let you in.  

Q: Where can I find BLS, ACLS, and other CPR manuals?

As of June 2019, The Ascension Wisconsin Libraries no longer circulate BLS / ACLS / or PALS books for the following reasons:

• The new online program does not follow what's in the old print books.  Thus, they contain out-dated information and may lead people astray.
• The most up-to-date versions of the text are contained within the online program.
• Life Support / Librarians are not on site to keep track of these books.  Many books are never returned, or disappear without ever being checked out.
• The print books are no longer being purchased by Life Support.
• They are costly to replace.
• If you really want the print book, we recommend you purchase your own copy through Amazon or other book supplier.  You'll get a better price than Ascension did.  
  • Buy the current BLS Student Manual (c2020) from The American Heart Association.    ISBN 9781616697686
  • Buy the current ACLS Student Manual (c2020) from The American Heart Association.    ISBN  9781616697723

Q: Where can I get an NRP Manual?

NRP Manuals are no longer available through Ascension Libraries.  We are transitioning from the 7th edition to the 8th edition.  As of Jan 1, 2022, we will only be using the 8th edition.

• Each site is responsible for purchasing their own books and then each site has its own process for distributing the books to the 3 areas that need to review (L&D, M/B and NICU). The nurse should be able to contact a supervisor in the OB area who can direct them on where and how to get a book. 

Q: Does the Library check out TNCC Provider Manuals?

A: No.  Please see our Blog for additional information.

Q: What is the OLD link for legacy CSM's Ovid Resources (eJournals)?

There may be some instances where you might need to revisit this, where CSM holdings are not currently showing up in the AW Library Ovid Linksolver.  

Michele Matucheski,MLS, AHIP

Email      Voice : 920-223-0340 

Docline Code : WIUMMO

FAQ for the Mercy Hospital Library

Oshkosh, WI

What are the Library Hours at The Mercy Library in Oshkosh?

• 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday.     
• After hours access by key fob 24/7.  Or show Security your badge and they will let you in.

Where can I find a BLS/ ACLS/ PALS book?

As of June 2019, The Ascension Wisconsin Libraries no longer circulate BLS / ACLS / or PALS books for the following reasons:

• The new online program does not follow what's in the old print books.  Thus, they contain out-dated information and may lead people astray.
• The most up-to-date versions of the text are contained within the online program.
• Life Support / Librarians are not on site to keep track of these books.  Many books are never returned, or disappear without ever being checked out.
• The print books are no longer being purchased by Life Support.
• They are costly to replace.
• If you really want the print book, we recommend you purchase your own copy through Amazon or other book supplier.  You'll get a better price than Ascension did.  
  • Buy the current BLS Student Manual (c2020) from The American Heart Association.    ISBN 9781616697686
  • Buy the current ACLS Student Manual (c2020) from The American Heart Association.    ISBN  9781616697723

How do I get to the Library Pages via the Ministry Intranet (The Source?)

                The Source > Departments & Intranet > Library

Something is wrong with a library computer.  How do I get help?

• Call the Ascension Information Services Help Desk at 9-1-877-640-1416 OR 9-1-920-628-9400.

Reserving space in the Mercy Library

• The rooms in the Mercy Library are used on a first-come, first-served basis. 
• Occasionally, the computer lab can be reserved.  Contact the Mercy Librarian directly about this.  ​

UptoDate

• ​Ascension Health Care does NOT offer institutional access to UptoDate, simply because the cost is so expensive.  We do offer Ascension-wide access to DynaMed, a comparable physician point-of-care tool   Library Services does offer reasonable alternatives such as Clinical Key's Clinical Overviews and Medscape. 
• For those who insist on having UptoDate, Providers are encouraged to use some of their annual allotted CME money to purchase a personal subscription.

Q: How do I get to the Library Pages via the WFH Intranet (TauNet)?

A: TauNet > Library

Q: What is the OLD link for legacy WFHC's Ovid Resources (eJournals)?

There may be some instances where you might need to revisit this, where WFHC holdings are not currently showing up in the 1AW Ovid account.   For example: access to JAMA Pediatrics.

All Saints Library & Community Resource Center -- FAQs

Q: What are the Library Hours at All Saints Hospital in Racine?

A: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday.     Access is by key card 24/7.

Q: Is there a restroom in the library?

A: No.  The nearest restrooms are located in the hospital lobby.  As you exit the library, turn left and walk through the lobby.  The women's & men's restrooms will be to your left.

Q: There's no one at the Library Reference Desk.  How do I check out a book?

A: There is a self-checkout procedure on the Reference Desk, just to the left of the telephone.

1. Locate the checkout card in the book you'd like to check out.  Look in the front of the book or the back of the book.
2. Print your department, full first and last name, and associate ID number on the card.
3. Leave the checkout card at the Reference Desk.  You may place it in the same plastic container in which the self-checkout instructions are posted.
4. Stamp the due date in your book.  Books check out for 2 weeks.  

Q: Help!  The recycling bins are overflowing in the All Saints Library.  Who do I call for help?

A: Housekeeping at All Saints Hospital is 262-687-6106.  Empty bins are delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Q: Where can I find a BLS/ ACLS/ PALS book?

As of June 2019, The Ascension Wisconsin Libraries no longer circulate BLS / ACLS / or PALS books for the following reasons:

• The new online program does not follow what's in the old print books.  Thus, they contain out-dated information and may lead people astray.
• The most up-to-date versions of the text are contained within the online program.
• Life Support / Librarians are not on site to keep track of these books.  Many books are never returned, or disappear without ever being checked out.
• The print books are no longer being purchased by Life Support.
• They are costly to replace.
• If you really want the print book, we recommend you purchase your own copy through Amazon or other book supplier.  You'll get a better price than Ascension did.  
  • Buy the current BLS Student Manual (c2020) from The American Heart Association.    ISBN 9781616697686
  • Buy the current ACLS Student Manual (c2020) from The American Heart Association.    ISBN  9781616697723

Where can I get a print copy of the NRP Study Guide?

NRP Manuals are no longer available through Ascension Libraries.  We are transitioning from the 7th edition to the 8th edition.  As of Jan 1, 2022, we will only be using the 8th edition.

• Each site is responsible for purchasing their own books and then each site has its own process for distributing the books to the 3 areas that need to review (L&D, M/B and NICU). The nurse should be able to contact a supervisor in the OB area who can direct them on where and how to get a book. 
• At All Saints in Racine, the NRP books are no longer held in the Library.  They were moved to The Birth Center.  Please contact Jodine Anderson at 262-687-3380.

Q: Does the Library check out TNCC Provider Manuals?

A: No.  Please see our Blog for additional information.

Q: Where can I return my book?

A: Use the book drop return, located outside of the library, just to the right of the Library door.

Q: Are there headphones that I can use in the Library?

A: Yes.  Ask the Librarian at the Reference Desk.  If no one is available to assist you, you will need to walk behind the Library Reference Desk, through the swinging half-door.  Look down and to the left.  The headphones are in a drawer labeled "Headphones." Please sanitize your headphones prior to returning them to the drawer.  You may use a Sani-Cloth in the gray-topped container.

Q: The printer is out of paper.  Where can I find paper to refill it?

A: You may find reams of paper stacked on the bookshelf next to the photocopier.  Please use this paper to refill printers and the photocopier.

Q: What does the photocopier do beside make copies?

A: The photocopier copies, scans, and faxes.

1. Scans must be sent to an Ascension email address; it will not send to external email addresses
2. You may send faxes (instructions are on the photocopier), but the copier will NOT receive faxes

Q: I'm using a computer in the library.  Can I print to a library printer?

A: Yes.  To print to a library printer, you will need to first select a library printer from your computer's printer menu:

1. P125 (black & white)
2. We no longer have a color printer.

Q: Something's wrong with a library computer or printer.  How do I get help?

A: Please call Ascension Information Services (AIS).  Their phone number is 844-587-4357.

Q: I'd like to check out a model.  What is the process?

A: You will need to contact the Librarian directly to check out a model.  You must reserve the model with the Librarian at least 2 weeks ahead of time (call or email).   We require the reservations in order to make arrangements for you, since the Librarian may not be on site the day you want the model.  The model checkout policy requires a $100 cash deposit per model at the time of checkout.  The deposit is returned in full when the model is returned to the library on time in the same condition in which it was checked out.

Q: How do I reserve the Quiet Study Room?

A: The Quiet Study Room is used on a first-come, first-served basis.  The Librarian does NOT take reservations for the Quiet Study Room.

Q: How do I reserve the Library Computer Room?

A: You will need to contact the Librarian directly to reserve the Library Computer Room.  If the Librarian is unavailable, please send her an email.  She will make the reservations in the order she receives them.

St. Joseph Hospital Medical Library -- FAQs

Q: What are the Library Hours at St. Joseph's Hospital Library in Milwaukee?

A: 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday.     Access is by key card 24/7.

Q: Is there a restroom in the library?

A: No.  The nearest restrooms are located in the hospital hallway.

Q: There's no one at the Library Reference Desk.  How do I check out a book?

A: There is a self-checkout procedure on the Reference Desk.

Q: How do I check out a BLS, ACLS, NRP, STABLE, PALS manual?

A: Call the SJH House Supervisor at 414-874-6891 (zone phone) or leave a voicemail message at 414-447-2665 (The House PCS Office, Room 0017).

Q: Where can I get an NRP Manual?

• Also known as The Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation.

• NRP Manuals are no longer available through Ascension Libraries.  We are transitioning from the 7th edition to the 8th edition.  As of Jan 1, 2022, we will only be using the 8th edition.

• Each hospital site is responsible for purchasing their own books and then each site has its own process for distributing the books to the 3 areas that need to review (L&D, M/B and NICU). The nurse should be able to contact a supervisor in the OB area who can direct them on where and how to get a book. 

Q: Does the Library check out TNCC Provider Manuals?

A: No.  Please see our Blog for additional information.

Q: Where can I return my library book?

A: Use the book drop return (underneath the paper cutter) located to your left as you enter the library.

Q: Are there headphones that I can use in the library?

A: Yes.  They are in the bottom drawer of the tall, white cabinet to the right of the library reference desk as long (as people don't continue to break or steal them).

Q: I'm using a computer in the library.  Can I print to a library printer?

A: Yes, there is a printer between the 4 computers.

Q: Something's wrong with a library computer or printer.  How do I get help?

A: Please call Ascension Information Services (AIS). Their phone number is 844-587-4357.

Q: How do I reserve the Library Conference Room?

A: You will need to contact the St. Joseph Hospital Hospitality department.  Their phone number is 414-447-2113.

Many of our online resources are licensed for Ascension Wisconsin, and won't work for those not part of our local ministry.

If you are NOT part of Ascension Wisconsin, try the national Ascension Library Services webpage to:

• See what resources are available to ALL Ascension Associates.
• Connect with Ascension Library Services at your local ministry.