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HS/HSL Resources After Graduation

As the academic year comes to a close, the Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HS/HSL) would like our graduating students to know what resources they can use after graduation. Journals and databases: Alumni are able to access HS/HSL’s electronic resources … 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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Access HS/HSL Resources Easily!

If you are a UMB faculty, staff, or student and are on-campus (in a UMB building) you can search for journal articles and books online, no need to log in with your UMID and password or to go to the … Continue reading →

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Sanitary table wipes now available on 1st & 2nd Floor!

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Win $100: Tell Us Why You Heart the HS/HSL!

For helping us celebrate National Medical Librarians Month, we are awarding a $100 Visa gift card to the most creative tweet, post, image, video, haiku, interpretive dance, skywriting, original song, comedy sketch, tattoo… showing us how much you ❤ the HS/HSL. Finalists will be selected each … Continue reading →

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Covidence has arrived!

The HS/HSL is pleased to offer faculty, students, and staff access to Covidence.  Covidence is a web-based platform that streamlines systematic and other literature reviews, significantly reducing the time and effort required.  Benefits include Faster reviews Seamless collaboration for teams … Continue reading →

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Enhancing Patient Outcomes through Clear Health Communication

Are you aware of your patients’ ability to understand and act on the information you give them? There is evidence that health care providers overestimate what patients are able to understand. Low health literacy is associated with higher mortality, higher … Continue reading →

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HS/HSL Summer Hours

Early Morning Study for UMB Students!Between 6:00 am – 8:00 am, Monday through Friday, enter through the Campus Center with your UMB or UMMC id. Library services and access to classrooms begin at 8:00 am. Regular Summer Hours Monday – … Continue reading →

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Happy 21st Birthday HS/HSL!

Twenty-one years ago, on April 3, 1998, the Health Sciences and Human Services Library opened its doors for the first time at 601 West Lombard Street.  The new space featured 190,000 square feet over 6 floors.  A new exhibit on … Continue reading →

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21@601: Celebrating 21 Years at 601 W. Lombard – Luncheon and Exhibit

Monday, April 15, 201911:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (luncheon and panel discussion) HS/HSL Gladhill Ballroom To register for this event, please email events@hshsl.umaryland.edu with your name and contact information. Time Flies!  Almost 21 years ago on April 3, 1998 the … Continue reading →

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