Monthly Archives: February 2025
Historical Insights: Provident Hospital, Baltimore’s Black Hospital, 1894-1999
The Provident Hospital was established in 1894 by a group of Black physicians looking to create a place where Black doctors could practice medicine and Black patients could receive medical care. These doctors were not permitted to practice medicine in any of the other Baltimore hospitals. While the hospital experienced its fair share of financial difficulities it survived and supported both Black physicians and patients until 1999. While late in Black History Month 2025, this post celebrates an important piece of Baltimore medical history. Continue reading
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Tagged Black History Month, Provident Hospital, UMSOM
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Access National and Local Newspapers Through HSHSL
The HSHSL has an electronic subscription to The New York Times and other newspapers through ProQuest’s National Newspapers database. You can access the database using a tablet or phone, but the display may not be optimized. To access the database, … Continue reading
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Tagged newspapers, online resources
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New Open Access Publishing Agreements at the HSHSL
As of Jan. 1, the HSHSL has two new agreements that will facilitate open access (OA) publishing at UMB. Known as “Read and Publish Agreements,” these contracts provide UMB authors with the opportunity to make their articles OA in certain … Continue reading
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Library OneSearch & Catalog Maintenance, Feb. 5, 10 p.m.
The HSHSL’s OneSearch and library catalog will be down for scheduled maintenance starting at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The work is expected to be completed overnight. These resources may still be accessible during this time, but search results … Continue reading
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Library Restroom Renovations: What You Need to Know
Renovations have begun on the lower level of the library and will progress floor by floor, concluding with the fifth floor in October 2025. These updates include new sinks, stalls, mirrors, and fresh paint in each restroom. How This May … Continue reading
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Tagged restroom, schedule
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Help Shape the Future of Your Library: Take the LibQUAL+ Survey!
In a few days, you will receive an email with a link to a library service quality survey called LibQUAL+®. As we plan for the future of the Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL), it is important that we … Continue reading
Pet Therapy at HSHSL, Feb. 5, Noon to 1 p.m.
The pet therapy pups will be at the HSHSL this Wednesday, Feb. 5, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Gallery. Drop in for some free cheer 🐶💛! Compliments of URecFit & Wellness.
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Learning and Teaching Health Literacy from an Interprofessional Education and Equity Lens
A new online course is now available to UMB faculty, instructors & clinical skills mentors! Learning and Teaching Health Literacy from an Interprofessional Education and Equity Lens Boost your impact as an educator & healthcare provider with practical tools to … Continue reading
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