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3 Library Wishes Results!
Over the month of October, the Library Genie asked for your top three library wishes. We have heard your requests and are looking at ways to grant your library wishes! Overwhelmingly, the top request was for longer hours. There were … Continue reading
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AIDSinfo Releases Drug App for iOS and Android Devices
The National Library of Medicine has released a new app using data from the AIDSinfo Drug Database, the drug app provides information on more than 100 HIV-related approved and investigational drugs. The information, in English and Spanish, is tailored to … Continue reading
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Free New Medical Images App from the JAMA Network
JAMA has recently launched a new free app. The JAMA Network Challenge allows you to hone your diagnostic and management skills using case reports and images from across The JAMA Network. The app includes peer-reviewed cased reports with Images from … Continue reading
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Need an ILL Due to Cancellations? Here’s How!
Do you need to order an article or book that the HS/HSL does not have access to? From the HS/HSL’s homepage choose “Request Articles & Books” and click on the big blue button that says “Login with UMID and Password.” … Continue reading
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HS/HSL Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
The HS/HSL will close at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 26th and be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th, for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume hours on Saturday Novemeber 29th.
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UMB Ebola Symposium – Tuesday, Nov. 18th
Ebola Symposium The University of Marland, Baltimore is sponsoring an Ebola Symposium on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. in the School of Nursing Auditorium. Registration will begin at noon. Be aware. Be prepared. An Interprofessional Approach. University leaders and national Ebola … Continue reading
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Need an ILL Due to Cancellations? Here’s How!
Do you need to order an article or book that the HS/HSL does not have access to? From the HS/HSL’s homepage choose “Request Articles & Books” and click on the big blue button that says “Login with UMID and Password.” … Continue reading
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Ebola Virus Disease Subject Guide
Check out the HS/HSL’s Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) subject guide for trustworthy information resources and the latest headlines from the CDC, WHO, New York Times and others.
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CDC Taking Active Steps Related to Hospital Preparedness for Ebola Treatment
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are taking steps to assist hospitals prepare for Ebola. This October 15, 2014 press release outlines the steps they are taking in response to health care workers in Dallas who have contracted … Continue reading
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October is Health Literacy Month. Celebrate by Attending the Communicating with Patients Workshop!
October is Health Literacy Month! Celebrate by attending the Communicating with Patients Workshop. Are you aware of your patients’ abilities to obtain, process, and comprehend health information? The literature indicates that health care providers overestimate what patients are able to … Continue reading
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