Category Archives: Resources

Academic Video Online: Campus-Wide Streaming Access for UMB

Posted on August 20, 2025 by ebrown

The Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) is pleased to announce that all UMB schools now have access to Academic Video Online (AVON), the largest academic streaming video collection available to libraries. This new resource is provided through the … Continue reading →

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EBSCO Databases Getting a New Look Aug. 5

Posted on July 21, 2025 by ebrown

Beginning Aug. 5, EBSCO will launch a redesigned interface across its databases, including CINAHL, PsycInfo, SocINDEX and more. The new interface is designed to make searching easier and more intuitive, with a cleaner look and improved navigation. New features include … Continue reading →

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Inside Connective Issues: Tech Upgrades, Open Access, and More

Posted on May 26, 2025 by ebrown

The latest issue of the HSHSL newsletter is out, with timely updates, helpful tips and highlights from across the library. In this edition: Dean’s Message Advice for New Grads HSHSL Summer Hours NNLM Region 1 Now Accepting Applications for Funding … Continue reading →

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🔔Update on ERIC Database Changes

Posted on April 28, 2025 by ebrown

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

Posted on April 25, 2025 by ebrown

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

Posted on February 11, 2025 by ebrown

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!

Posted on February 4, 2025 by ebrown

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 →

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Explore Accessibility Tools at HSHSL

Posted on January 22, 2025 by ebrown

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!

Posted on January 9, 2025 by ebrown

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!

Posted on January 1, 2025 by ebrown

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. 💪📚   Don’t forget, the library has your back with: 🧑‍💻 Expert research assistance 🪑 … Continue reading →

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