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LibKey Nomad++ Trial: The HSHSL Requests Your Feedback!

If you already use the LibKey Nomad browser extension, you know how easy it makes it to access the Library’s full-text content, even when you start your research on the open web – at PubMed.gov, Google Scholar, Wikipedia, or publisher … Continue reading

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Free Screening & Discussion of Paywall: The Business of Scholarship

Join the HSHSL to celebrate Open Access Week (Oct 23-29)!  Have you ever had to pay to read an academic article for your research?  Did you know the for-profit academic publishing industry generates around $25.2 billion annually?  The HSHSL invites … Continue reading

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Boost your research impact this summer!

Summer is a busy time for research activity, so the HSHSL is jumping in with a 5-day challenge designed to improve the reach of your scholarly work! Each day will involve a brief but meaningful activity, including: Finding your Scopus … Continue reading

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Open Access Week Challenge 2022

The HSHSL is celebrating International Open Access (OA) Week with a 5-day challenge designed to improve discovery of your scholarly work! Each day we will email you with a brief but meaningful activity, including: Creating an ORCiD and connecting it … Continue reading

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HS/HSL Celebrates Open Access Week with New Scholarly Publishing Videos

In celebration of Open Access Week 2020, the HS/HSL has released a new set of brief videos about various topics related to scholarly publishing. The new videos include: Introduction to Open Access Choosing the Right Journal for Your Research Enhancing … Continue reading

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The HS/HSL Wants Your Pandemic Stories

The HS/HSL is collecting stories from the pandemic to preserve a record of UMB’s collective experience for posterity and future research. Since the project’s launch over the summer, there have been five submissions of artwork and written reflections to the … Continue reading

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Meet Your Librarian!

Did you know that each school has a librarian dedicated to working with its faculty, staff, and students?  What your librarian can do for you: Consult with you to assist with literature searching and research Collaborate on comprehensive literature searches … Continue reading

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UpToDate Available Off-Campus

UpToDate, licensed by the University of Maryland Medical Center, is now available for off-campus use. For optimal off-site access, users should register for an UpToDate account. To get started, access UpToDate from on campus or via this link (UMID and … Continue reading

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Spring Workshops at the HS/HSL

The HS/HSL offers a variety of free workshops to faculty, students, and staff. See our website for the spring schedule! Continue reading

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Scholarly Publishing Workshop Series

During this year’s Open Access Week, the HS/HSL will be hosting a Scholarly Publishing Workshop Series. Please join us for a series of 30-minute workshops introducing topics related to scholarly publishing and research impact. Continue reading

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