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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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MeSH on Demand – Text to Terms Translation
The National Library of Medicine has released MeSH on Demand, a tool that can be used to find relevant MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) by inserting a section of text. On the MeSH on Demand web page, text such as a … Continue reading
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Students! Try These Helpful Hints to Enhance Your Library Experience
As the new school year begins, here are some helpful tips from the HS/HSL. Always bring your UMB One Card with you to the Library. You can use it to print, and the 14-digit barcode on the back of your … Continue reading
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SciVal is now UMB Experts!
Need to find a colleague to collaborate with? Over the summer, HS/HSL faculty assumed support for the SciVal collaborative faculty research profiles tool. SciVal is now UMB Experts. Over the next few months, UMB Experts will be updated and edited, and … Continue reading
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