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Soft Pretzel Break! 🥨 Celebrate Finals and Grads with a Salty Snack and Some Fun
Finals are tough, but Thursday just got better. Join your friends at the HSHSL on Thursday, May 8 at 2 p.m. for a Soft Pretzel Break in the Weise Gallery! We’re serving up big soft pretzels from Philly Pretzel Factory … Continue reading
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🍊Fresh Fruit for Students, Wednesday, May 7
Need a quick burst of energy during finals? Stop by the HSHSL’s Information Services desk for fresh fruit on Wednesday morning, May 7. We’ll have bananas and clementines ready to grab and go. Good luck during finals, and a big congratulations … Continue reading
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Breakfast for Dinner… and a Memory, Please! 🍳📝
Finals are here, and the HSHSL has the comfort food you need to power through — eggs, bacon, biscuits, home fries, and more, served up breakfast-for-dinner style! Join us on Tuesday, May 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the … Continue reading
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New Benefit for UMB Authors: No Open Access Fees
Publishing open access (OA) is now easier and more affordable for UMB researchers. The Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) signed two Read and Publish agreements with major academic publishers Elsevier and Wiley. These agreements allow UMB faculty, staff, … Continue reading
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E-Reserves Server Migration: Temporary Service Disruptions
On Wednesday, April 30, our E-Reserves database is moving to a new cloud server. You may experience brief service disruptions during this transition. We expect the move to be completed by 10 a.m. Thank you for your patience! If you … Continue reading
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🔔Update on ERIC Database Changes
Following an earlier announcement regarding funding reductions, the U.S. Department of Education has renewed its contract with AEM Corporation to continue ERIC’s operations under a more restricted scope. No existing content has been removed from ERIC, but users may notice … Continue reading
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ERIC Database Faces Major Setbacks Amid Federal Funding Cuts
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), an essential indexing database for education and the social sciences, will experience a significant reduction in content and curation beginning April 24, 2025, due to federal budget cuts. ERIC’s collection dates back to the 1960’s … Continue reading
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Earth Day is April 22: Support Sustainability at the HSHSL
Small actions can add up to a big difference. To celebrate Earth Day and look toward a greener future, we’re proud to support UMB’s Office of Sustainability and their vital work on campus. Libraries are natural champions of sustainability. By … Continue reading
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HSHSL Closed Sunday, April 20
The HSHSL will be closed for the Easter holiday on Sunday, April 20. Regular hours will resume on Monday, April 21. Electronic resources are available 24/7 on our website!
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Your Secret Academic Advantage? Your Librarian
Students, did you know that each UMB school has a designated librarian? These experts partner with you to support learning, research and clinical practice. Make an appointment with your librarian for help finding literature for class assignments, projects, and beyond. They can … Continue reading
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