Category Archives: Announcement
Fall Workshops at the HS/HSL
The HS/HSL offers a variety of free workshops to faculty, students, and staff. Classes are offered online and in person. This semester’s topics include: Managing citations using EndNote, Zotero, or Mendeley Health information resources for culturally diverse patients Graphic design … Continue reading
Whiteboard Project: What New Furniture Would You Like to See on the 2nd Floor?
Thank you for all of the great feedback! All those dots give us very clear message. You may see us walking around with a clipboard and noting where people sit. This is to make sure the library seating is configured … Continue reading
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Tips for New Students
With the fall semester beginning, the HS/HSL 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 to shut … Continue reading
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HS/HSL Closed for the Labor Day Weekend, 8/31 – 9/2
We hope you enjoy the long Labor Day Weekend. The Library will be closed from Saturday, August 31 – Monday, September 2.
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1807 at the Weise: Meet the Artists
Mark your calendars for 4:00pm on September 25th and join the UMB Arts Council and the Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HS/HSL) for a reception in the Weise Gallery, on the main floor of the HS/HSL. View the art … Continue reading
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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Check Out the Leisure Reading Collection
The Leisure Reading Collection offers an alternative to the library’s health sciences and human services content. The collection includes magazine subscriptions and a small circulating collection of fiction and non-fiction material. Find the Leisure Reading Collection on the first floor … 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