Tips For Students

Posted on October 5, 2017 by ebrown

 

With the fall semester in full swing, 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 out distractions? You can reserve certain study rooms throughout the 2nd and 3rd floors. No reservations needed for the rest of the library study spaces!
  • Want to learn a new skill, or need a refresher on a resource you haven’t used in a while? Attend one of our free workshops on topics ranging from literature searching in PubMed to 3D printing to citation management using RefWorks. For more in-depth research help, you can request a consultation with your school’s librarian.
  • Need help? Our Information Services staff are here for you! Visit in person at the desk on the first floor, call 410-706-7995, or use the online chat to get assistance with searching databases, locating items, scanning documents, and more. Go to the Ask Us! page to use the online chat or view answers to frequently asked questions.
  • Forgot your charger and your electronic device is about to die? Use our first floor charging station, located near the restrooms. These secure lockers contain cords compatible with various devices.
  • Don’t want to lug a laptop around all day? Make use of the desktop computers available throughout all floors of the library. All you need to log in is the barcode from the back of your UMB OneCard!
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Library Database Access Restored

Posted on October 5, 2017 by ebrown

Access to the HS/HSL databases has been restored to the campus.

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Library Databases Temporarily Down

Posted on October 5, 2017 by ebrown

Access to the HS/HSL databases is temporarily down.  IT is actively looking into the situation.  We will update you when access is restored.

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Meet the Makers: Dr. Sarah Murthi

Posted on October 4, 2017 by HS/HSL

“Augmented Reality Surgery”
Dr. Sarah Murthi
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 12pm to 1pm
Health Sciences and Human Services Library, Gladhill Boardroom

Join us for our Meet the Makers emerging technology speaker series hosted by the HS/HSL Innovation Space.

Dr. Sarah Murthi will discuss the use of augmented reality in the operating room. For a brief introduction to her work, see this recent Baltimore Sun article.

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Free Classes for Public Health Professionals in October from NNLM

Posted on October 3, 2017 by ebrown

5 Upcoming Classes for Public Health Professionals in October 2017 from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine

Are you a public health professional looking for training opportunities? Check the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) website for free professional development opportunities, such as a class about online resources to support evidence-based practice on population health, a webinar on how to communicate health statistics, and a webinar on using the PHPartners website to find public health information online.  Here are five classes and webinars from NNLM coming up in October 2017 to meet your training needs:

  • Online Resources to Support Evidence-Based Practice on Population Health (October 1, 2017 to October 31, 2017) – This course is designed to introduce public health professionals and librarians to MedlinePlus, PubMed, and HSRProj and demonstrate how to find reliable health information and data related to population health and Healthy People 2020.
  • Combatting Information Fatigue: Health Information Resources for Veterans (October 2, 2017 to October 30, 2017) – Veterans and their families need reliable health information resources and training to locate health information that is sensitive and pertinent to their needs. This course will cover resources for finding information on general health conditions, mental health resources including those for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), family issues, substance abuse, amputations, support groups and more.
  • Harm Reduction, Medication Assisted Treatment and Considering Comorbid Disorders When Deciding Treatment (October 5, 2017, 1:00PM – 2:00PM ET) – Dr. Amy Harrington, Medical Director for Acute Addiction Continuum at Community Healthlink will discuss “harm reduction”, as well as how comorbid disorders can affect the type of treatment plan the patient and provider consider. Learn why a “one size fits all” treatment strategy may not be the best approach.
  • Making Sense of Numbers: Understanding Risks and Benefits. Learning How to Communicate Health Statistics (October 11, 2017, 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET) – This class is a basic introduction for anyone who wants to understand how to communicate health information that involves numeracy. The purpose of this class is to understand risk and benefits from a layman’s perspective and to understand that the communication of numbers must be clear and easy to understand.
  • Accessing Public Health Information Online: Your Guide to PHPartners (October 25, 2017, 1:00PM – 2:00PM ET) – Since 1998, the Partners in Information Access for Public Health Professionals (https://phpartners.org/) website has provided public health professionals, and those that support them, with timely, convenient access to information resources to help them improve the health of the American public.  Join us for this online webinar as we learn more about PHPartners, the information that’s available, and how to effectively navigate the site.
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HHS Posts Draft Strategic Plan – Open For Public Comments

Posted on October 3, 2017 by ebrown

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services posted their draft strategic plan for FY2018-FY2022 .  The public will have until October 27, 2017 to submit comments.

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NCBI Webinar, Oct. 4th, Author Name Standardization (PubMed & ORCID)

Posted on October 2, 2017 by ebrown

On October 4, 2017, NCBI staff will present a webinar on author disambiguation and the advantages of using an ORCID ID.

Disambiguating common author names is tough in any field, but if your published research is cited in PubMed, we can help you find your citations, create a bibliography, and share your publication list with others.

In this webinar, we’ll also talk about the advantage of quickly registering for a free, unique identifier that will remain constant – even if your name changes.

Date & time: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM EDT

Register here: http://bit.ly/2wq0dE8

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about attending the webinar. After the live presentation, the webinar will be uploaded to the NCBI YouTube channel. You can learn about future webinars on the Webinars and Courses page.

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The Library Genie is Back! What Are Your 3 Library Wishes?

Posted on October 2, 2017 by ebrown

The Library Genie will be accepting wishes from October 1 – October 31.

  • How would you like to see the Library’s space designed so that it meets your needs?
  • What about resources and services the Library could provide?
  • How could the Library better assist you with your research, education, or clinical needs?
  • Are there any new technologies you would like the Library to offer?

Now is your chance to let us know. Submit your 3 wishes to the Library Genie today! Your wishes will be anonymous, but if you’d be willing to talk more with us about your wishes you can include your name and e-mail address.

Thanks for your input and happy wishing!

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Whiteboard Project: Which Chair is Best?

Posted on September 25, 2017 by ebrown

We loved all of the responses this one got!  And, we think we have a winner, the blue task chairs (with arm rests) got the most love by far.  We’re not even counting all those votes!

Our old stand by wooden chairs raised 20 votes and the stripey chairs a close 19 votes. There was also an apparent plea for more couches.  You’ll be happy to know that many of the couches around the building are being replaced and are fresh and inviting for a power nap.

The Library Genie will be returning on October 1st.  That might be the time to request something…

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Subject Guides Are Back Up

Posted on September 25, 2017 by ebrown

The software company that administers the guides was able to have their developers fix the issue.  We are sorry for the inconvenience.

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