What’s New at the HSHSL: September 2026

Posted on September 15, 2026 by ebrown

The latest issue of “Connective Issues” is now available, with updates on what’s happening at HSHSL, resources to explore, training opportunities, an upcoming exhibit, and more.

Interim Dean Alexa Mayo shares an update on plans for the first floor, including new furnishings, refreshed spaces and a family study room.

Try campus-wide trials of PolicyMap, Sage Data, and Statista, three resources offering access to data, statistics and other tools for research and teaching.

Other highlights include a major IMLS National Leadership Grant that will help preserve more than two centuries of UMB history and expand access to the library’s historical collections, along with information about registering for HSHSL and SOP’s annual vaccination clinic, set for Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Read the latest issue of Connective Issues

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Forgot Something? We’ve Got You!

Posted on September 8, 2026 by ebrown

Need a pair of headphones, a cable to connect your laptop, or dry-erase markers for a study session? The HSHSL has a variety of useful items available at the Information Services Desk.

Some items are self-serve, while others can be checked out from desk staff.

Self-Serve

Pick up these items from the bins near the Information Services Desk and return them before you leave the library.

Study tools

  • Whiteboards
  • Laptop stands
  • Keyboards
  • Computer mice

Focus essentials

  • Headphones
  • Earplugs

Available for Check Out

Dry erase markers, eraser, cordless mouse, and USBC to HDMI cable available for check out at the HSHSL

Ask Information Services staff for:

Accessibility items

  • Wireless ergonomic mouse
  • Large-print backlit keyboard
  • LED magnifier
  • Ergonomic laptop stands



Stay powered up and connected

  • USB-C to HDMI cables
  • USB-C to USB cables
  • HDMI to HDMI cables
  • Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cables
  • USB Lightning cables
  • External floppy disk drive
  • Portable DVD drive

Study tools

  • Dry erase markers
  • Erasers

Need something you don’t see listed? Ask at the Information Services Desk or contact us at hshsl@umaryland.edu or 410-706-7995.

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HSHSL Closed for Labor Day Holiday & Weekend

Posted on September 4, 2026 by ebrown
Happy Labor Day flag

The Health Sciences and Human Services Library will be closed Saturday, Sept. 5 to Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of the Labor Day holiday and weekend.

We encourage you to take advantage of our extensive online resources, which remain available 24/7 from the HSHSL website.

We wish everyone a safe and restful holiday weekend!

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Last Chance to Join the HSHSL Student Advisory Board

Posted on August 28, 2026 by ebrown

There’s still time to apply for the HSHSL Student Advisory Board, but the deadline is coming up fast!

Applications are due Labor Day, Sept. 7.

Apply now: bit.ly/HSHSL-SAB2026

We’re looking for students who want to share their ideas, meet students from across UMB and help shape library services, spaces and resources.

Why join?

  • Just three meetings per semester, with a hybrid option
  • Meet students from other health and human services programs
  • Build your resume with advisory board experience
  • Make sure student perspectives are heard by library leadership
  • Receive a $100 stipend each semester
  • Enjoy free meals when attending meetings in person

    Questions? Contact hshsl@umaryland.edu.
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From PDF to Poster: Printing at the HSHSL

Posted on August 25, 2026 by ebrown
Research posters on display.

Preparing a poster for a conference, presentation or class assignment? The HSHSL offers poster printing for UMB faculty, students and staff, as well as University of Maryland Medical Center staff.

Posters can be printed up to 42″ x 72″ on glossy photo paper or matte lightweight poly canvas. Standard printing is $65, or $70 with a poster tube. Rush service is also available for $130, or $135 with a tube.

Please allow up to two business days for standard printing. Posters must be submitted as PDF files, so be sure to check your sizing and formatting before submitting your request.

Learn more about poster printing and submit your poster online.

Questions? Contact Information Services at hshsl@umaryland.edu or 410-706-7995.

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Try PolicyMap, Sage Data, and Statista: Campus-Wide Trials Now Available

Posted on August 24, 2026 by ebrown
Three stacked logos: "PolicyMap" in purple with "DIG DEEPER" below, "Statista" in white on blue, and "Sage Data" in white on a blue rectangle.

The HSHSL is pleased to offer campus-wide trials of PolicyMap, Sage Data, and Statista, three resources that support research, teaching, grant development, community engagement and data-driven decision-making. All three trials end Sept. 30.

After trying one or more resources, please share your feedback. Your input will help the HSHSL evaluate these resources and determine whether they meet the needs of our campus community.

What are these resources? 

PolicyMap is an interactive mapping and data platform that provides access to thousands of demographic, health, socioeconomic, housing, and community indicators. Users can create custom maps, analyze geographic trends, and visualize data from a wide range of trusted sources. 

Sage Data is a data discovery and exploration platform that provides access to public-use datasets from government agencies and other trusted sources. Users can search across datasets, create visualizations and cross-tabulations, and download data for further analysis.

Statista is a comprehensive statistics and market research platform that brings together data, reports, forecasts, infographics, and survey results covering business, healthcare, technology, education, public policy, and many other topics. 

How to Access: 

Both resources are available to use on and off campus. 

We encourage faculty, staff, and students to explore these resources and consider how they might support your work. 

Thank you for helping us assess these trial resources and guide future library collection decisions. 

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Annual UMSOP & HSHSL Vaccination Clinic – October 8, 2026

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Tara Wink

Photograph showing a healthcare professional wearing gloves administering a vaccine injection into a person's upper arm. It’s time again for the HSHSL and School of Pharmacy Vaccination Clinic.  As always, vaccines are for UMB campus employees and students. The 1-day clinic will be held Thursday, October 8 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in the Collaborative Learning Room on the Lower Level of the HSHSL. Please note the change in location for this year’s clinic.

The clinic will include vaccines for the flu, COVID-19, Pneumonia, RSV (ABRYSVO), shingles, and Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis). Participants may sign up for any and all available vaccines needed, but please note that some vaccinations may require a co-pay. Co-pay is by credit card only. 

To make sure the clinic has enough vaccinations and for shorter wait times, appointments are strongly encouraged. There will be some walk-up appointments available but we cannot guarantee vaccines without an appointment. Our clinic partner, Safeway, will be managing appointments using their vaccine scheduler.  

After signing up for an appointment, please look for a confirmation email from Safeway for additional information on what to bring to the appointment and how to reschedule or cancel as the HSHSL will be unable to alter appointments.   

Please bring printed copies of your photo ID and your insurance cards (medical and pharmacy) to your appointment and we look forward to seeing you at the clinic on October 8! 

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Now Recruiting: HSHSL Student Advisory Board | Advocate, Connect, Lead

Posted on August 12, 2026 by ebrown
HSHSL building with pink roses. Photo by Emily Hurst.

Applications are due by Labor Day 2026: bit.ly/HSHSL-SAB2026

The Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) invites students to apply for the Student Advisory Board, convening in fall 2026. As a member, you will gain valuable insights into library services, spaces and resources, and provide feedback that will help shape the library’s future. The HSHSL is seeking two students from each of the health or human services schools: dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, social work and graduate studies. Service is for the academic year.

What’s involved

  • Three meetings per semester, with a hybrid option
  • Interest in and commitment to service
  • Willingness to provide feedback and share ideas

What you’ll gain

  • Opportunities to meet students from other health and human services programs
  • Resume-building experience on an advisory board
  • Your ideas heard by library leadership
  • Free meals for members who attend meetings in person
  • Invitations to library events
  • A $100 stipend to your university account at the end of each semester

Questions?

Contact hshsl@umaryland.edu with any questions or concerns.

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OSF Projects is coming to an end

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Tara Wink

The Center for Open Science (COS) will begin to phase out OSF Projects this fall. OSF Projects is the part of OSF used for project collaboration, file management, and storage.  

As part of this transition:  

  • Beginning November 16, 2026: You will no longer be able to create new OSF Projects or child components within existing projects. 

  • Beginning February 19, 2027: All OSF Projects will be read-only. You will continue to have access to all project materials, but no further changes or additions can be made. All public links and DOI identifiers to content will remain so that shared content is persistent, discoverable, and accessible. 

The OSF will continue to host and expand features for:  

  • Study planning and preregistration 

  • Sharing papers and preprints 

  • Linking plans, data, materials, code, papers, and other research contents together 

Learn more about the reasons for this change and actions you can take. 

This means that OSF will no longer be an option if you need to share data in accordance with funder or journal requirements. If you need help choosing an alternative repository, schedule a consultation with a data services librarian or email data@hshsl.umaryland.edu with questions. 

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Take Control of Your Citations with Zotero

Posted on August 11, 2026 by ebrown
Zotero Logo

The Health Sciences and Human Services Library is offering two online Zotero workshops.

Register today!

Aug. 31, Noon -1 p.m.

Sept. 24, 10 – 11 a.m.

Zotero is a free citation manager that can save you time and simplify your research workflow. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use Zotero to organize and share references, create bibliographies, and insert citations into your papers as you write. Zotero is available in both web and desktop versions.

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