Category Archives: Announcement

Communicating With Patients Workshop: 9/25 and 10/30

                      FACT: Only 12% of the U.S. adult population has proficient health literacy. Are you aware of your patients’ ability to understand and act on the information you give them? … Continue reading

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Find the HS/HSL on UMB’s New Mobile App

                        The Office of Communications and Public Affairs (CPA) has launched an updated UMB mobile app.  Find quick links to Blackboard, URecFit, and us, the HS/HSL! The app is available … Continue reading

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HS/HSL Will Be Closed For the Labor Day Weekend, September 1st – 3rd

                  The HS/HSL wishes everyone a happy and safe Labor Day Weekend.  We will be closed from Saturday, September 1st to Monday, September 3rd.  Fall hours start on Tuesday, September 4th.

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Upcoming Events for OUTBREAK: Epidemics in a Connected World

                            Upcoming Events for Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World Thursday, September 13, 10:30 a.m.  Exhibit Opening, Press Conference, located in the HS/HSL’s Weise Gallery on the first floor.  … Continue reading

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Visit the HS/HSL at UMB Life Hacks – Today, 8/28, Noon – 2:00, SON Lawn

                      As part of “UMB Welcomes You” for new students, come by and visit the HS/HSL’s table.  Learn about the Top 10 Reasons to Love the HS/HSL. You might procure … Continue reading

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RefWorks Transition Announcement

The HS/HSL’s subscription to RefWorks will end on June 30, 2019. For questions or assistance with the transition, please contact your school’s librarian or email refworks@hshsl.umaryland.edu. Continue reading

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Highlighting Research Services – HS/HSL Web Site Refreshed

            Research services are now front and center on the Health Sciences and Human Services Library’s refreshed home page, increasing the visibility of the many research services we have to offer.  It’s now easier than … Continue reading

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Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World Exhibit

                            Outbreak: Epidemics in a  Connected World is an exhibition created by the  Smithsonian’s  National Museum of Natural  History (NMNH) in  Washington,  D.C.    This three-year exhibition marks the 100th anniversary of … Continue reading

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Whiteboard Project: What Superpower Do You Wish You Had?

                        We are greedy folks, we want ALL of the superpowers! If you haven’t heard this tale from the great Judge John Hodgman, I urge you to listen to … Continue reading

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Exhibit: Early Dissertations from the School of Medicine

                        A new exhibit on the first floor of the HS/HSL features a selection of Early Dissertations from the Historical Collections. This exhibit celebrates the art of these dissertations … Continue reading

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