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Amber Mak

Welcome!

Hello! I am the generalist librarian here at the Health Sciences Library. In my current role, I support student, faculty, staff, and colleagues in reference, research, instruction, and large project needs. 

Generally, I can...

  • Recommend and discuss library services and resources with you or your class
  • Help you identify the best databases for your research topic
  • Recommend ways to effectively use databases and develop search strings
  • Answer your questions via email, phone, or meet over Zoom
  • Help plan your literature review process

 

Health Sciences Librarians serve the University of Washington health sciences community by sharing information about library collections, services, department-specific resources, procedures for requesting new materials, and by supporting the teaching, clinical, and research needs of the UW health sciences community.

How I Can Help You

For students, I can:

  • Meet with you individually to hash out your topic or discuss research strategies

  • Recommend the best databases for your research

  • Help you find resources and information for your assignment, research, or other purposes

  • Help you find full-text articles, books, and other materials

  • Introduce you to citation management tools like Zotero and Endnote

  • Answer your questions via email, phone, or Zoom

  • Discuss library services and resources with you or your class

 

For faculty/staff, I can:

  • Help develop effective search strings for PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, PsycInfo, CINAHL, & more

  • Provide library content for your Canvas course

  • Introduce your students to research tools and strategies via a guest lecture or workshop

  • Meet with your students individually to help with literature reviews and class projects

  • Refer you to data management, citation management, or publishing support at UW

  • Help you track down tricky citations

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