Category Archives: News

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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DABS Volume 3 Issue 3: Data News Roundup

In this edition of Data and Bioinformation stuff, we bring you exciting news and updates from around the data world. UMB is now an OSF Member Institution OSF, a project of the Center for Open Science, is a free and … Continue reading

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Big News – We’re Region 1!

The HSHSL will continue as a Regional Medical library from 2021-2026 in the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM). The HSHSL will also headquarter the Network Web Services Office (NWSO) for the NNLM, serving all seven of the … Continue reading

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HS/HSL by the Numbers during Covid-19

The HS/HSL has been busy during Covid-19. Take a look at some of the resources and services we have been providing on the statistics dashboard that is now on the HS/HSL homepage as well as the HS/HSL By the Numbers … Continue reading

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HS/HSL’s Virtual Hour of Service

On Tuesday, June 23, 2020 the Health Sciences and Human Services Library staff participated in a virtual hour of service.  Library staff were encouraged to set aside an hour of their work day to serve the community.  Participants chose the charity, non-profit, or service of their interest and provided an hour of their time.  Continue reading

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September Edition of Connective Issues Now Available

            The September edition of Connective Issues is out! It includes: Welcome – Expertise, Resources, Place! Doing Research? Meet the Makers – The Neurobiology of Pain Modulation: From Placebo Effects to Virtual Reality Wikipedia Edit-a-thon … Continue reading

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1933: Dental School “Dents” – Baltimore Amateur Hockey League Champs

Eighty-five years ago the University of Maryland Dental School’s ice hockey team (the Maryland Dents) made their own history by winning the Baltimore Amateur Ice Hockey League championship.   Continue reading

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