The HSHSL will be closed July 1 – July 4 for the 4th of July holiday.
HSHSL Closed July 1 – 4
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Take a Book on Vacation!
Taking a break, a road trip, or even a staycation? Check out a book (or several!) from the HSHSL’s Kinnard Leisure Reading Collection to take along with you. The collection is located on the 1st floor of the library. Questions? 410-706-7995 or hshsl@umaryland.edu
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Boost your research impact this summer!
Summer is a busy time for research activity, so the HSHSL is jumping in with a 5-day challenge designed to improve the reach of your scholarly work! Each day will involve a brief but meaningful activity, including:
- Finding your Scopus author profile
- Locating research impact metrics in Scopus and elsewhere
- Learning about the responsible use of metrics
- Finding ways to boost your impact
If you complete any of the activities and fill out our evaluation survey at the end of the challenge, you will be entered to win some library swag!
Sign up to receive daily challenges from July 10-14, 2023.
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Happy Juneteenth! HSHSL Closed Monday, June 19
In honor of the Juneteenth holiday, the HSHSL will be closed Monday, June 19.
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HSHSL Open Access Publishing Fund to Continue in FY 24
For the past three years, the HSHSL has been able to reimburse early-career researchers for half of the publishing fees for articles accepted by entirely open access journals. The program has been very popular, with over 45 awards made.
Happily, funding has been secured to continue the program in FY 24, and applications will again be accepted beginning July 1, 2023. Awards are made to early-career researchers who are listed as the first author in the published article. Early career researchers are defined as students or faculty members with the rank of assistant professor or below. Applicants also agree to submit their article to the UMB Digital Archive.
As July 1 approaches, please visit the Publishing Fund webpage for more information and an application form.
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HSHSL Closed May 27 – 29
The HSHSL will be closed Saturday, May 27th, through Monday, May 29th, for the Memorial Day holiday.
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Sherman Center Conference Room Open for Reservations
The Sherman Center for Health Care Innovation is a beautiful destination video conference room available to reserve on the HSHSL’s fourth floor. The comfortable modern space accommodates 10 around the conference table, with additional seating around the perimeter of the room. To request this or any of our other conference rooms, please read the Library’s policies and guidelines and fill out the request form here.
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Congratulations Class of 2023! Library Tips for New Grads
The HSHSL extends a hearty congratulations to the graduating class of 2023! Before you go forth and conquer, we want to remind you of the resources available to you after graduation.
- Journals and Databases: Alumni can access HS/HSL’s electronic resources off campus for 2 months after graduation.
- Free Databases: Once your electronic access expires, you will still have access to public databases for literature, drug information, and more. Some examples are highlighted below. Additionally, be sure to investigate what resources you have through your new workplace and any professional organizations of which you are a member.
| Freely Available Databases | Type of Information | Can Be Used in Place of |
| PubMed | Literature | Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycInfo, etc. |
| Google Scholar | Literature | Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycInfo, etc. |
| NLM Drug Information Portal | Drug Information | Micromedex, Lexicomp, Natural Medicines |
| MedlinePlus | Patient-Friendly Health Information | Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate, Natural Medicines |
| ECRI Guidelines Trust | Clinical Practice Guidelines | UpToDate |
| TRIP Database | Literature | Embase, CINAHL, Ovid MEDLINE |
| NCBI Databases | Various – literature, chemical information, genetic/genomic information, etc. | SciFinder, Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycInfo, etc. |
| Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) | Literature | Embase, CINAHL, Scopus, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycInfo, etc. |
The HSHSL wishes you all the best in your future endeavors! Please contact the Information Services Desk if you have any questions.
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HSHSL Summer Hours Begin May 17
The Library’s summer hours are:
May 17 – August 20
| Monday – Thursday | 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
Exceptions to Regular Hours
| Memorial Day Weekend | May 27 – May 29 | Closed |
| Juneteenth | June 19 | Closed |
| July 4th Weekend | July 1, 2, and 4 | Closed |
* The Library will be open Monday, July 3, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. unless the Campus decides to close.
Contact us at 410-706-7995 or hshsl@umaryland.edu.
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The Book It Forward Children’s Book Drive Continues Until May 31
There is still time to donate!
We are especially in need of pre-K picture books. Books for babies and elementary school students are beneficial too, as many of our donation locations are day care centers.
You can find Book It Forward donation bins at the HSHSL, the SMC Campus Center, the School of Nursing, the Saratoga Building, and the BioPark. Thank you for your support!
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