The Cochrane Collaboration consists of international review groups dedicated to preparing and maintaining evidence based materials in a number of clinical and practice areas such as acute respiratory infections, effective professional practice, depression, diabetes,hypertension, infectious diseases, oral health, pregnancy and childbirth, and stroke. All reviews and protocols conform to the format and layout designed with the Cochrane Collaboration, and the database is prepared by contributors to the Collaboration. The Library's Computer Center and Digital Lab have recently received new equipment and software. The 2nd floor computers will provide Netscape and email access. A new data projector will allow library staff to offer more simultaneous classes and will allow more sophisticated presentations.
New tables designed for computers replace the previous furniture.
Some audiovisual carrels were removed to make room for the new computers. New equipment in the Digital Lab has also been ordered. A new Digital Tablet will aid in the precision and flexibility of freehand drawing. A new Jaz drive will assist users in easily moving large amounts of data. New software for the Digital Lab includes the latest version of PhotoShop and Adobe Illustrator, and, Authorware and Director to assist with the construction of CAI programs.