Non-salaried faculty and community faculty
Faculty members are entitled to the use Edward E. Brickell Medical Sciences Library and ODU libraries services, including the library’s print collection, licensed databases, online books and e-journals.
Non-salaried faculty and community faculty members must activate an ODU MIDAS account and submit a library registration form to access library resources.
- Contact VHS Faculty Affairs to request a University ID Number (UIN). The UIN is a unique 8-digit number required to activate a MIDAS account.
- Create an ODU MIDAS account using the assigned UIN.
- Submit a library registration form online
- Once the MIDAS is activated and library registration is processed, the faculty member will be notified and may use their ODU MIDAS username and password to access the library’s licensed resources, including databases, online books, and journals.
Faculty resources
Library instruction sessions
Faculty members should consider scheduling a session for their students if there is a research component to the class. Course-related library instruction is one of the most effective ways to teach students the art of research. Instructional sessions are even more effective if done in conjunction with a specific assignment so that students can practice the skills and strategies taught.
Ask a librarian
Our Clinical Medical Librarians (CML) can help you learn how to use the library and its resources, conduct subject research, compile bibliographies and find quick, factual information. CML Librarians can also do literature searches for community members, but there may be costs involved.
Full-text electronic resources
The Libraries QuickLinks page has links to the most popular e-resources. Including PubMed Linkout, Web of Science, CINAHL Complete, Clinical Key, BMJ Best Practice, DynaMed, UpToDate, Exam Master and more than 140 databases.
Find books, journals and e-resources using the Brickell Library online catalog. Search for materials by author, title, subject or keyword or select Periodical Title to search by journal title.
Use the library's document delivery system, ILLiad, to request books or journal articles not owned by EVMS or the full-text of journal articles not available electronically. Most ILLiad requests are delivered within 48 hours at no cost.
Reserve the computer classroom
Faculty members may reserve the Computer Classroom (Room 132). The smart classroom contains 30 network-connected PCs and an instructor PC that is attached to an overhead projector and audio-visual system. Wi-Fi access is available for associates. If you need further assistance, contact LaVonda Harris at harrisln@odu.edu
There are study tables, carrels and study rooms throughout the library. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Only faculty members may reserve study rooms for curriculum support. Learn more about library study rooms
Library staff are available to assist you. View staff directory for contact information.
