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Communicating with Patients: Spring 2026 Online Workshop Series
Register for a workshop (opens in a new window) Enhancing Patient Outcomes Through Clear Health Communication Are you aware of your patients’ ability to understand and act on the information you give them? Evidence shows that health care providers often … Continue reading
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New Grab-and-Go Keyboards, Mice and USB Headphones. Library Use Only.
Need a keyboard, mouse or headphones while you study at the HSHSL? The library now offers USB keyboards, mice and headphones for grab-and-go use at the service desk. You can continue to borrow mini whiteboards, standard headphones and adjustable stands. … Continue reading
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Library Building Closure Due to Inclement Weather
The Library building will be closed from 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 through Monday, Feb. 23 due to inclement weather. While our building is closed, our online services remain open. You can access databases, ebooks, journals, streaming media, and research … Continue reading
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HSHSL Supports Children’s Dental Health Month
UMB community members, did you know the Health Sciences and Human Services Library offers children’s books on oral health that you can check out and use when talking with children? February is Children’s Dental Health Month, a great time to … Continue reading
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♥️Give Your Valentine Flowers That Will Last♥️
Flowers that never wilt and never need watering. A four-pack of botanical stickers is a fun Valentine’s gift for just $5 at the HSHSL online store.
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Elevator Access Update
Updated Feb. 2 at 12:40 p.m. One HSHSL elevator is now operational. Elevator service remains limited while repairs continue. The Information Services desk can provide updates and help with alternative access to library materials and services. Contact us at hshsl@umaryland.edu … Continue reading
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Faith and Religious Practice Space at the HSHSL
The Health Sciences and Human Services Library’s Faith and Religious Practice Space is available in Room 301 on the HSHSL’s third floor. It provides a quiet, inclusive setting for reflection, meditation, and prayer for UMB faculty, staff, and students. Please … Continue reading
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Library Building Closure Due to Inclement Weather
Updated Jan. 26, 12:45 p.m.The Library building will be closed from 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 through Tuesday, Jan. 27 due to inclement weather. While our building is closed, our online services remain open. You can access databases, ebooks, journals, … Continue reading
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Love Data Week 2026 Begins on Feb. 9
Love Data Week, set for Feb. 9 to 13, is an international celebration of all things data. Each year, the Data and Bioinformation Services team at the Health Sciences and Human Services Library engages the university community on topics such … Continue reading
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MLK Holiday Closure: HSHSL Closed Monday, Jan. 19
The Health Sciences and Human Services Library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The library will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 20, with regular semester hours. Thank you for planning ahead.
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