Category Archives: News
Refreshing the Fifth Floor Collection
The HSHSL is beginning a project to refresh the fifth-floor book collection. This project will mean some noise disruption on the fith-floor as well as large gaps on the shelves. Please be patient as we work to improve our collection. Continue reading
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Inside Connective Issues: March Edition
The March issue of Connective Issues is now available, featuring news and updates from across the library. In this edition, Dean Hurst shares the completed 2025 annual report, highlights progress toward compliance with Title II of the ADA, and previews … Continue reading
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Your Winter Library Update: December Connective Issues
The December edition of Connective Issues is out, and it highlights several key updates from across the HSHSL. This issue opens with a message from the dean reflecting on recent progress and the work ahead. You will also get a … Continue reading
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Inside Connective Issues: Tech Upgrades, Open Access, and More
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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Fresh Reads for Spring: Library Updates You’ll Want to See
In this edition: Dean’s Message New Open Access Publishing Agreements Benefit UMB Authors Groundbreaking: Spring Botanicals Library Restroom Renovations: Exciting Improvements Underway Enhance Your Course with Health Literacy Online Module LibQUAL+ Survey Complete Book It Forward 2025: Donate Books for … Continue reading
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Faith N. Steele Named Executive Director of NNLM Region 1, Advancing Public Health and Information Access
After a national search, Faith N. Steele, MLS, MIM, AHIP was selected for the position of Executive Director of the National Network of the Library of Medicine (NNLM), Region 1 effective Aug. 26, 2024. Faith joined Region 1 in 2022 … Continue reading
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HSHSL Welcomes Dean Emily Hurst
On Feb 1, 2024, the Library enthusiastically welcomed Emily Hurst, MSLS, as the new dean of the Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) and associate vice provost at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). Emily has over 15 years … Continue reading
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Taxpayers to Get Immediate Access to Publicly Funded Research
The White House issued new guidance that will speed progress toward curing diseases, preventing pandemics, mitigating climate change, and more. From a statement issued by SPARC: Washington, DC (August 25, 2022) – As a result of action taken today by the White House … Continue reading
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NIH Releases Guidance on Informed Consent Language for Data Sharing
DABS: DATA AND BIOINFORMATION STUFF NIH Releases Guidance on Informed Consent Language for Data Sharing Last month we talked about the new NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing. Yesterday, the NIH released related documentation which provides suggested language to … Continue reading
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Get to Know the Open Science Framework
OSF, a project of the Center for Open Science, is a free and open source project management and collaboration tool that supports researchers throughout the research lifecycle. It’s a great way to organize and share resources with your team and others. … Continue reading
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