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HS/HSL Donates Computers to Community

Posted on October 13, 2015 by ebrown

The HS/HSL recently updated the PCs and the monitors in its three library classrooms. Some of PCs and monitors that were removed were donated to Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy (VTTMAA). VTTMAA provides an academic program that encourages students … Continue reading →

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Library Prep for Hurricane Joaquin

Posted on October 5, 2015 by ebrown

With unique historical collections worth millions of dollars, staff at the HS/HSL weren’t taking any chances this past Friday as rain continued and Hurricane Joaquin began its slow trip up the east coast.  After Governor Hogan announced a state of … Continue reading →

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Public Access Compliance – HS/HSL Can Help

Posted on October 1, 2015 by ebrown

In February 2013, The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy issued a memorandum to all agency and department heads directing federal agencies with more than $100 million in annual research and development spending to establish plans for increasing public … Continue reading →

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The Library Genie is Back! What Are Your 3 Library Wishes?

Posted on October 1, 2015 by ebrown

The Library Genie is back! Last year he asked for your 3 library wishes and you responded. We can happily say that 3 library wishes were granted. You asked for early morning hours. HS/HSL is now open at 6:00AM Monday-Friday! You … Continue reading →

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First Offering of NCBI NOW to begin October

Posted on October 1, 2015 by ebrown

From October 13th to October 23rd, NCBI will present the first iteration of NCBI NOW, a free online experience aimed at those new to next generation sequencing (NGS) analysis. Enrollment in this course is limited to the first 1,000 participants … Continue reading →

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Community Health Maps Blog: A Resource for Low Cost Mapping Tools

Posted on September 30, 2015 by ebrown

The National Library of Medicine has created the resource called “Community Health Maps: Information on Low Cost Mapping Tools for Community-based Organizations“. If you are interested in the usefulness of data mapping in public health, but have concerns about high … Continue reading →

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Literature Reviews: An Overview for Students Workshop

Posted on September 29, 2015 by ebrown

Need help with a literature review for class? Consider signing up for the Literature Reviews: An Overview for Students workshop. This introductory workshop will help you start the process of writing a literature review. In this workshop we will discuss … Continue reading →

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News Regarding MPowering the State Virtual Research Library

Posted on September 29, 2015 by ebrown

MPowering the State was established a few years ago by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents to promote innovation and impact through collaboration between the University of Maryland, Baltimore and the University of Maryland, College Park. MPowering the … Continue reading →

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New Edition of Connective Issues

Posted on September 28, 2015 by ebrown

Check out the latest edition of the HS/HSL’s newsletter, Connective Issues. In this issue: The Energy of a New Academic Year New Information Services Desk The Library Genie is Returning Oct. 1! New Event – Technology Brown Bag Helpful Hints … Continue reading →

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FDA Online Drug Information Resources for Students and Clinicians Webinar 9/29

Posted on September 25, 2015 by ebrown

The HS/HSL will be broadcasting the FDA Online Drug Information Resources for Students and Clincians webinar on Tuesday September 29th from 1:00-1:45 pm in LL04. This webinar will review information regarding FDA databases that are of interest to students and … Continue reading →

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