Category Archives: Resources
HS/HSL Cancels Web of Science, Retains Scopus
Beginning January 2018, the HS/HSL will no longer license Web of Science, an abstract and citation database that includes Journal Citation Reports (JCR). A comparable database, Scopus, provides similar information to Web of Science. Continue reading
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Announcing the UMB Entrepreneur Toolkit
The HS/HSL has put together a toolkit of information for entrepreneurs and innovators on campus interested in learning more about intellectual property, starting their own company, innovating, and other related topics. Continue reading
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The HS/HSL Partners with TMLL for Access to POLITICO Pro
In collaboration with the Thurgood Marshall Law Library, the HS/HSL has extended access to POLITICO Pro to the entire campus. This two-year pilot offers granular reporting and analysis across 16 policy coverage areas along with tools, trackers, and data to … Continue reading
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HS/HSL Supports Children’s Dental Health Month
February marks the celebration of a month long focus on Children’s Dental Health, while the month of March focuses on celebrating reading. Why not celebrate both at the same time! It is a perfect opportunity to use a new list … Continue reading
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You Can Borrow Items From All 16 USMAI Libraries
UMB faculty, students and staff can order books and other materials from all of the 16 University System of Maryland (and Affiliated Institutions) libraries. To search for them, go to the library catalog and choose “all campuses.” This will allow you to … Continue reading
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New Camera at Presentation Studio Allows Direct Upload to Blackboard
Try out the *new Canon video camera that records directly to SD cards in MP4 format so that you can upload your recording directly to Blackboard. The Presentation Practice Studio provides University of Maryland, Baltimore students, faculty, and staff with the space … Continue reading
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HS/HSL Journal Cancellations Effective January 1, 2017
Increases in journal prices combined with a flat resources budget have resulted in journal cancellations. Beginning January 1, 2017 the UMB Community will lose access to over 2,000 journals.
Privacy Tips for Using Public Computers and Wireless Networks
Public computers in libraries and other locations are convenient and can be great resources for many Internet users; however, it’s important to remember good online safety habits when using these devices. The first step is to STOP. THINK. CONNECT.: take security precautions, think about the consequences of your online actions and enjoy the conveniences of technology with more peace of mind. Continue reading
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3D Printers Are Revolutionizing Medicine
Photo: Scott Streble, University of Minnesota Foundation From AAMC News, physicians and scientists are finding novel ways of using 3D printers to benefit patients. The ability to customize a hand, an organ, or a pelvis has had amazing results. Success … Continue reading
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Success Stories from the HS/HSL Innovation Space
The HS/HSL Innovation Space, which opened in April 2015, is one of the first pioneering makerspaces created at an academic health sciences library to support health sciences education and research. The goal of the Innovation Space is to promote and … Continue reading
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