Category Archives: Announcement
Explaining COVID-19 Using Plain Language
Recent news stories related to populations that are being hit hardest with COVID-19 have brought to light the need for information written at a reading level that is accessible to everyone, also known as plain language. This can be a challenge … Continue reading
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Upcoming Webinar on Sharing, Discovering, and Citing COVID-19 Data and Code in Generalist Repositories
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the National Institutes of Health is hosting a free webinar for researchers to learn how to share, discover, and cite COVID-19 data and code in generalist repositories on Fiday, April 24 from 2:00-3:45 … Continue reading
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HS/HSL 3D Printing for Health Care Workers in Response to COVID-19
Here is an update on our progress so far: 20 face shield headband sets have been delivered to the local MD Makers Unite effort (based at Open Works here in Baltimore). There they will be sanitized and assembled with clear … Continue reading
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Meet Online With Your Librarian!
Librarians from the Health Sciences and Human Services Library are happy to meet online, via Webex, for research consultations. We can help with your literature search, teach you to use a citation manager, collaborate on your systematic review, and more. … Continue reading
HS/HSL E-books – Unlimited Access
E-books owned by the HS/HSL which only have a few simultaneous users now have unlimited access thanks to ProQuest and EBSCO. They have been working with a growing list of publishers to make this possible. The extended access will be … Continue reading
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HS/HSL Website Changes Coming – Tell Us What You Think!
The HS/HSL website has been refreshed to improve the user experience, and we want to know what you think about the navigation and organization. We’re looking for volunteers (UMB faculty, staff, and students) to participate in a usability study. It … Continue reading
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New Student Survey
Attention all first year students! The HS/HSL is preparing to launch its annual new student survey. The survey will be available to you from Monday, February 17th through Friday, March 13th. We’ll ask important questions regarding the HS/HSL facility, services, … Continue reading
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The HSHSL Lactation Room is Now Available
The HS/HSL has opened a new Lactation Center in room 311 on the 3rd floor of the Library. UMB supports an individual’s choice to chestfeed/breastfeed their baby while pursuing their graduate or professional degree. There are currently 10 rooms on … Continue reading
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Love Data Week at UMB Begins on February 10
Love Data Week is an international celebration of all things data! Here at the Health Sciences & Human Services Library, we will be celebrating all week long with info sessions, workshops, prize giveaways, and more. Want to participate? Here’s how! … Continue reading
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Make Buttons at the HS/HSL!
Did you know that the HS/HSL offers free button making for UMB faculty, staff, and students? Have a cause you want to promote, running for office, or just want to have fun – we can help! Come by the Information … Continue reading