The HSHSL will be closed Saturday, May 27th, through Monday, May 29th, for the Memorial Day holiday.
HSHSL Closed May 27 – 29
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Sherman Center Conference Room Open for Reservations
The Sherman Center for Health Care Innovation is a beautiful destination video conference room available to reserve on the HSHSL’s fourth floor. The comfortable modern space accommodates 10 around the conference table, with additional seating around the perimeter of the room. To request this or any of our other conference rooms, please read the Library’s policies and guidelines and fill out the request form here.
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Congratulations Class of 2023! Library Tips for New Grads
The HSHSL extends a hearty congratulations to the graduating class of 2023! Before you go forth and conquer, we want to remind you of the resources available to you after graduation.
- Journals and Databases: Alumni can access HS/HSL’s electronic resources off campus for 2 months after graduation.
- Free Databases: Once your electronic access expires, you will still have access to public databases for literature, drug information, and more. Some examples are highlighted below. Additionally, be sure to investigate what resources you have through your new workplace and any professional organizations of which you are a member.
| Freely Available Databases | Type of Information | Can Be Used in Place of |
| PubMed | Literature | Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycInfo, etc. |
| Google Scholar | Literature | Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycInfo, etc. |
| NLM Drug Information Portal | Drug Information | Micromedex, Lexicomp, Natural Medicines |
| MedlinePlus | Patient-Friendly Health Information | Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate, Natural Medicines |
| ECRI Guidelines Trust | Clinical Practice Guidelines | UpToDate |
| TRIP Database | Literature | Embase, CINAHL, Ovid MEDLINE |
| NCBI Databases | Various – literature, chemical information, genetic/genomic information, etc. | SciFinder, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycInfo, etc. |
| Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) | Literature | Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycInfo, etc. |
The HSHSL wishes you all the best in your future endeavors! Please contact the Information Services Desk if you have any questions.
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HSHSL Summer Hours Begin May 17
The Library’s summer hours are:
May 17 – August 20
| Monday – Thursday | 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
Exceptions to Regular Hours
| Memorial Day Weekend | May 27 – May 29 | Closed |
| Juneteenth | June 19 | Closed |
| July 4th Weekend | July 1, 2, and 4 | Closed |
* The Library will be open Monday, July 3, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. unless the Campus decides to close.
Contact us at 410-706-7995 or hshsl@umaryland.edu.
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The Book It Forward Children’s Book Drive Continues Until May 31
There is still time to donate!
We are especially in need of pre-K picture books. Books for babies and elementary school students are beneficial too, as many of our donation locations are day care centers.
You can find Book It Forward donation bins at the HSHSL, the SMC Campus Center, the School of Nursing, the Saratoga Building, and the BioPark. Thank you for your support!
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May Edition of Connective Issues Newsletter
In this edition:
- HSHSL Open Access Publishing Fund to Continue in FY 24
- Sherman Center Conference Room Open for Reservations
- HSHSL Summer Hours
- Advice for New Grads
- Historical Collections Highlight: The Alumni Database
- “Transcending Reality” – Carol Carpenter Exhibits in Weise Gallery
- Book It Forward 2023 Update
- NNLM 2022-2023 Annual Report Now Available
- Mother Mary Lange Art Show Video
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World of Color Exhibit Video
The World of Color art exhibit had a short but powerful stay at the Weise Gallery from March 10 – April 10. For those of you who may have missed it, watch our video retrospective and enjoy the fun!
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Transcending Reality: Art Exhibit by Carol Carpenter at HSHSL’s Weise Gallery
The Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL), in collaboration with the Medical Alumni Association of the University of Maryland and the UMB Council for the Arts & Culture, will host the exhibit “Transcending Reality” at HSHSL’s Weise Gallery, featuring works by award-winning artist Carol Carpenter.
The exhibit will be on display from April 17 to June 30, with selected works for sale.
About the Artist
Creating works of art encompasses passion, spontaneity, intellect, and self-discovery. Carol Carpenter’s art is meant to “appeal to the senses and heighten the human experience.”
Carpenter is an award-winning artist who has exhibited her abstract paintings in galleries and museums worldwide. She is an intuitive painter who uses “experimental processes and a saturated palette to create vivid works of organic art.”
Learn more about the artist at carpenterfineart.com.
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Expert Literature Searches at the HSHSL
The HSHSL’s expert literature search service is free for UMB faculty and staff. Do you need background research, want to stay current on a topic, or have other projects that require a journal literature review? HSHSL librarians can perform a literature search and send you results. Fill out the request form here.
This service is not available to students. Students can request an online consultation with a librarian for help with their research.
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Library Closed Sunday, April 9
The HSHSL will be closed Sunday, April 9 for the Easter holiday. We will return to our regular hours on Monday, April 10. Please take note that the HSHSL’s front entrance will be temporarily closed as the plaza is renovated. You can enter the Library by going through the Campus Center.
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