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Temporary Problems With Off-Campus Access to Databases and Journals

We are experiencing problems with off-campus access to databases and journals.  This issue appears to affecting students. Campus IT is investigating the problem and we will post an update as soon as we know more.  If you are experiencing loss of off-campus access, … Continue reading

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HS/HSL Closed Memorial Day Weekend

The HS/HSL will be closed Saturday May 28th through Monday May 30th in observation of the Memorial Day holiday. We will resume summer hours on Tuesday May 31st.

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PLOS Medicine study looks at the quality of Systematic Reviews

A recent study in PLOS Medicine, ‘Epidemiology and reporting characteristics of systematic reviews of biomedical research: a cross-sectional study’ finds that the number of systematic reviews published between 2004 and 2014 has increased significantly. The study also found that quality of … Continue reading

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HS/HSL Summer Hours Begin 5/31

The HS/HSL will begin its summer hours beginning Tuesday, May 31st. Monday-Thursday* : 6 am – 8 pm Friday*: 6:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday: CLOSED *To access the HS/HSL from 6:00 am – … Continue reading

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Summer Workshops at the HS/HSL

The HS/HSL will be offering free workshops this summer. Topic covered include: Communicating with Patients, RefWorks, and 3D Printing and Modeling. For full course descriptions and schedules click here. Can’t make one of the regularly scheduled workshops? Consider requesting an … Continue reading

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Library Hours: May 21st – May 30th

Early Summer Hours May 21st – May 30th Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 10:00pm Friday 6:00am – 6:00pm Saturday 8:00am – 8:00pm Sunday 8:00am – 10:00pm Exception Memorial Day WeekendSaturday, May 28th – Monday, May 30th CLOSED Early Morning Study … Continue reading

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HS/HSL Acquires New Historical Notebooks

The HS/HSL recently acquired a few interesting manuscript items dating from the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. There are two volumes of class lecture notes transcribed by Dr. William D. Cawley, a 1902 graduate of our School of Medicine. … Continue reading

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Gallery Exhibit: A Blossoming Perspective from the University of Maryland School of Social Work

The flower images in this exhibit were created by nine artists from UMB’s School of Social Work to celebrate the beauty of life. According to Julie Gilliam, Senior Instructional Technology Specialist at the School of Social Work, “There is a … Continue reading

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Workshop Improvement Survey

The HS/HSL offers free workshops throughout the year on topics including citation management, database searching, and research impact.  Workshops are available to all UMB students, faculty and staff. In an effort to assess and improve our workshops we would like … Continue reading

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New iSpace Newsletter Now Available

The HS/HSL has launched a monthly Innovation Space Newsletter. The newsletter will provide information about how members of the UMB community are using the Innovation Space and other related news. Click here to view the first issue and click here to … Continue reading

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