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Data Science Hackathon – September 21-23 in Baltimore
The NIH Big Data to Knowledge (BD2K) program and the NIH Library are pleased to join the Johns Hopkins (JHU) Bloomberg School of Public Health Department of Biostatistics in announcing the first JHU DaSH – Data Science Hackathon – on … Continue reading
Access to Embase Features and Elsevier Databases Limited 7/31-8/1
On July 31st, Embase will be making new updates and releasing new features. During this time on July 31st from 6am-12pm, it is recommended you do not save searches or email alerts during this time. Additionally all Elsevier databases including … Continue reading
New Summer Workshops for August
The HS/HSL will be offering several workshops over the month of August. Introduction to 3D Modeling, will show you how to find existing models and how to make models from scratch. No previous experienced is required! Introduction to 3D Printing … Continue reading
Reserve the Presentation Practice Studio
The Presentation Practice Studio provides University of Maryland, Baltimore students, faculty, and staff with the space and technology resources to practice, record, and develop presentations as well as to refine public speaking skills. We Can Help You The studio has the technology and … Continue reading
Web of Science is Restored
The Web of Science database is available again.
Web of Science is Down
The Web of Science database is down. Thomson Reuters are working to restore access.
BioMed Central Launches Checklist for Reproducibility
BioMed Central has launched a pilot checklist to improve the reproducibility of studies published in its journals. In recent decades, the reproducibility of a large number of scientific studies has been called into question. Researchers were able to confirm only … Continue reading
Open Educational Resources (OERs) Subject Guide Now Available
A new subject guide about Open Educational Resources (OERs) is now available from the HS/HSL. The guide is a resource for locating and evaluating open source materials such as textbooks, lectures, etc. and also contains tools for developing OERs. Click here … Continue reading
Regional Medical Libraries Making a Difference: Focus on Southeastern/Atlantic Region
No matter where they live or work, health professionals, researchers, and the public can access information from the National Library of Medicine thanks to its National Network of Libraries of Medicine, consisting of more than 6,000 libraries coordinated by the … Continue reading
Visit the HS/HSL Innovation Space – 3D Printing & Modeling!
Come visit the HS/HSL Innovation Space for the hands-on learning experience! Two 3D printers – MakerBot Replicator 2X and Afinia H480 – and one Sense 3D scanner are available for use. Make a reservation: http://cal.hshsl.umaryland.edu/booking/ispace Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 AM – … Continue reading