Category Archives: Resources
đź””Update on ERIC Database Changes
Following an earlier announcement regarding funding reductions, the U.S. Department of Education has renewed its contract with AEM Corporation to continue ERIC’s operations under a more restricted scope. No existing content has been removed from ERIC, but users may notice … Continue reading
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ERIC Database Faces Major Setbacks Amid Federal Funding Cuts
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), an essential indexing database for education and the social sciences, will experience a significant reduction in content and curation beginning April 24, 2025, due to federal budget cuts. ERIC’s collection dates back to the 1960’s … Continue reading
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Access National and Local Newspapers Through HSHSL
The HSHSL has an electronic subscription to The New York Times and other newspapers through ProQuest’s National Newspapers database. You can access the database using a tablet or phone, but the display may not be optimized. To access the database, … Continue reading
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Help Shape the Future of Your Library: Take the LibQUAL+ Survey!
In a few days, you will receive an email with a link to a library service quality survey called LibQUAL+®. As we plan for the future of the Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL), it is important that we … Continue reading
Explore Accessibility Tools at HSHSL
The HSHSL is committed to supporting accessibility and inclusivity. We offer a variety of accessibility tools available for checkout at the Information Services desk. Whether you’re a student, faculty, or staff member, these tools are here to make your work … Continue reading
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From PubMed to Publisher Sites: Full Text with LibKey Nomad++ Now Live!
We’re excited to announce that the HSHSL has officially adopted LibKey Nomad++, an upgraded version of the popular browser extension that makes accessing the library’s full-text content easier than ever. LibKey Nomad++ goes beyond the basics. It provides seamless access … Continue reading
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🎉✨ Welcome Back, Everyone!
Happy New Year and welcome to a fresh semester!  We’re so excited to see you back on campus and ready to crush your goals. đź’Şđź“š  Don’t forget, the library has your back with: 🧑‍💻 Expert research assistance 🪑 … Continue reading
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Request Articles and Books from the HSHSL
Need a book or article that HSHSL doesn’t have? With our interlibrary loan (ILL) service, UMB faculty, staff, and students can request materials from other libraries. Here’s how it works: Free for students: All books and articles are free for … Continue reading
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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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Tips for New Students
With the fall semester in full swing, the HSHSL would like to share some tips to help you get the most out of your time at UMB. Need to study with a group, or just want to have a space … Continue reading
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