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Looking for something relaxing to read during the winter break? Visit the HSHSL’s Kinnard Leisure Reading Collection on the first floor and pick out a book to take home for the holidays.
You will find popular fiction, memoirs, mysteries, science writing and more. It is an easy way to unwind, discover a new author or escape into a good story while you rest and recharge.
Browse the shelves the next time you stop by. Check out what you like with your campus ID and enjoy a cozy reading holiday.
The HSHSL offers a clean, private lactation room for UMB faculty, staff, students, and guests. The room includes comfortable seating, a refrigerator for labeled breast milk, and cleaning supplies.
To access the space, visit the Information Services Desk and check out the room key with your campus ID. Keys are loaned for one-hour intervals, and the room can be used as often as needed during your visit. The desk is staffed from 8 a.m. to closing throughout the week and on weekends.
For full details, including guidelines and additional campus lactation spaces, please see our Lactation Room information page.
The HSHSL will launch a year-long premium trial of Consensus, an “AI-powered search engine for scientific research papers.” Consensus uses large language models to search, analyze, and summarize research findings. It is designed to make it easier to explore topics, compare studies, and understand the current state of evidence.
The free trial, organized by the HSHSL, will begin in January 2026. Details on how to access the trial will be shared at the start of the new year. Stay tuned for more information on how you can try out this emerging tool and share your feedback.
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 preview of the upcoming premium trial of Consensus, an AI research tool launching in January. Another feature shows how to share your work more widely by adding datasets to the UMB Data Catalog. The Season of Giving section rounds out the issue with ways to support the library’s mission and collections.
Take a look and stay connected with what is happening at the HSHSL.
As the campus heads into the holiday season, several HSHSL services will pause for a short winter break. You may continue to submit requests at any time, but anything sent after the dates below will be processed when staff return in January.
Recommended Submission Dates Before the Break
Submit by Friday, Dec. 12, 2025
• Interlibrary loan (ILL)
Submit by Friday, Dec. 19, 2025
• Poster printing
• Expert literature search
• Consent form review
• Evidence synthesis
• Course reserve
When Services Resume
Processing for all listed services will resume Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.
If you have questions, contact the HSHSL at hshsl@umaryland.edu
Looking for a quick holiday gift? The 2026 HSHSL calendar, Botanical Marvels, is now available and ready to brighten someone’s year.
Each month features a bold botanical illustration from our Pharmacy Historical Collections. It adds a pop of color and charm to any space.
We also have 4-pack sets of botanical stickers for $5. Each set features four of the loveliest blooms from calendars past and present.
Calendars are $10 and can be purchased through our online store. Sticker packs are available there as well. Pick up a calendar, a sticker set, or both while supplies last and give someone a whole year of beauty.
Finals are here, and the HSHSL has the comfort food you need to keep going. Eggs, bacon, biscuits, home fries, and more will be served breakfast-for-dinner style. Join us on Monday, Dec. 8, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the HSHSL’s Weise Gallery.
While you wait in line, we invite you to share a library memory. Think about a favorite study spot, an event you enjoyed, a librarian or staff member who helped you, a funny moment, or anything that has stayed with you.
We will hand you a slip of paper and a pen. Write your memory and pin it to our felt board so it becomes part of the library’s story.
This event is co-sponsored by URecFit and Wellness and funded by the University Student Government Association (USGA).
Good luck with finals!
| Monday – Thursday | 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. |
| Friday | 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
| Saturday – Sunday | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
| Tuesday | Dec. 23, 2025 | 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. | |
| Winter Holiday | Wednesday – Thursday | Dec. 24, 2025 – Jan 1, 2026 | CLOSED |
Don’t forget that the HSHSL website gives you access to most of our resources throughout the holiday break.
Happy Thanksgiving!
The HSHSL will be closing at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26.
We will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28.
We will resume regular hours on Saturday, Nov. 29. Remember that you can still access most of our resources through the HSHSL website while the building is closed.
We’re giving the HSHSL’s first floor a fresh look and want your take. The survey takes about five minutes and asks how you use the space and what you want next.
Drop quick comments on the easel boards this week!
A student focus group will meet in November to dive deeper.