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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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Tagged e-reserves, resource outage, scheduled maintenance, server migration
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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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Unplug and Write at the Digital Free Café, April 10 📔✏️
Join the Student Counseling Center for a relaxing and creative evening at the “Digital Free Café” in the HSHSL’s gallery (first-floor) on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. In awareness of National Public Health Week, this event … Continue reading
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UMB Wellness Fair, Tuesday, April 8
The annual UMB Wellness Fair is set for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair brings together more than 50 vendors, student leaders, campus partners, and community organizations to share resources that support physical, mental, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2025, Library Table, UMB Wellness Fair, URecFitandWellness
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Book It Forward 2025: Give a Book, Grow a Reader
Book It Forward is back! From Tuesday, April 8, to Friday, May 19, 2025, donation containers will be available at the UMB Campus Center and the Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) to collect new and gently used children’s … Continue reading
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Tagged 2025, Book It Forward, Children's Book Drive, community service
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Restroom Renovation Progress
The newly renovated lower-level restrooms are now open and ready for use! The first-floor restroom renovations are now in progress. Upgraded facilities now feature:✅ New partitions – Enhancing privacy and providing a fresh, modern look.✅ Fresh paint – Brightening the space with a clean and … Continue reading
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Tagged restroom renovations, update
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