Category Archives: Technology
Forgot Something? We’ve Got You!
Need a pair of headphones, a cable to connect your laptop, or dry-erase markers for a study session? The HSHSL has a variety of useful items available at the Information Services Desk. Some items are self-serve, while others can be … Continue reading
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Tagged accessibility, Check Out, Self Serve, Technology
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New Grab-and-Go Tech for In-Library Use
Need a keyboard, mouse or headphones while you study at the HSHSL? The library now offers USB keyboards, mice and headphones for grab-and-go use at the service desk. You can continue to borrow mini whiteboards, standard headphones and adjustable stands. … Continue reading
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Tagged Grab and Go, USB headphones, USB keyboards, USB mice
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LibKey Nomad++: Your Shortcut to Full Text This Semester
Start the semester with LibKey Nomad++, a free browser extension that gives you seamless access to full-text articles wherever you search: PubMed, Google Scholar, Wikipedia, publisher websites, and more. Brought to you by HSHSL, LibKey Nomad++ makes research faster and … 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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Tagged Connective Issues, May 2025
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🔔Update on ERIC Database Changes
Following an earlier announcement regarding funding reductions, the U.S. Department of Education has renewed its contract with AEM Corporation to continue ERIC’s operations under a more restricted scope. No existing content has been removed from ERIC, but users may notice … Continue reading
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Tagged database funding, ERIC
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ERIC Database Faces Major Setbacks Amid Federal Funding Cuts
ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), an essential indexing database for education and the social sciences, will experience a significant reduction in content and curation beginning April 24, 2025, due to federal budget cuts. ERIC’s collection dates back to the 1960’s … Continue reading
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Tagged database, ERIC, funding cuts
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LibKey Nomad++ Trial: The HSHSL Requests Your Feedback!
If you already use the LibKey Nomad browser extension, you know how easy it makes it to access the Library’s full-text content, even when you start your research on the open web – at PubMed.gov, Google Scholar, Wikipedia, or publisher … Continue reading
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Tagged LibKey Nomad++, Library Resources
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Tips for New Students
With the fall semester in full swing, the HSHSL 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 … Continue reading
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Tagged charging station, consultations, LibKey Nomad++, new students, reference, room reservations, tips, YouTube
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AI and Information Literacy: A Guide to GenAI Tools
Explore the HSHSL’s guide on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and information literacy. Learn how GenAI tools such as ChatGPT work, how to analyze their outputs critically, cite them properly and more!
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Tagged AI, GenAI, information literacy, subject guide
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Learn R this summer with CDABS
The Center for Data and Bioinformation Services (CDABS) will be holding two R workshops in July. The sessions will be held in-person at the HSHSL on July 24th and July 25th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm . Space is limited so … Continue reading
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Tagged bioinformation, CDABS, data, R programming, RStudio
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