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Baltimore MD 21201-1512
Reference: 410-706-7996
Circulation: 410-706-7928
The March issue of Connective Issues is now available, featuring news and updates from across the library. In this edition, Dean Hurst shares the completed 2025 annual report, highlights progress toward compliance with Title II of the ADA, and previews upcoming improvements to the first floor. You’ll also find information about an NNLM Region 1 training opportunity, a new partnership with USGA to provide free period products, and a look at the latest exhibit in the gallery.
Did you know that each school at UMB has a dedicated librarian? Getting to know your librarian is one of the easiest ways to make your research process smoother.
Your liaison librarian can help with:
They also work closely with your program and understand the resources and assignments specific to your field.
You can also stop by the Information Services Desk, and we will be happy to connect you.
If you’re hearing music, cheering, or a general festive rumble, it’s not your imagination. It’s Opening Day for the Baltimore Orioles, and the sound is making its way into the building.
We love it, sure, but we know you might not love it for studying.
If you need a little quiet, we’ve got:
Just ask at the Information Services Desk.
March 24, 2026 Update: The access issues affecting Embase appear to be resolved. If you continue to experience problems, please let us know so we can investigate.
Contact Information Services at hshsl@umaryland.edu or 410-706-7995.
The HSHSL Weise Gallery will host “Steven Waugh: Darkness and Light” from March 27 to May 15, 2026.
Waugh, a self-taught Baltimore painter, creates photorealistic black-and-white oil paintings. His recent work explores themes of light and shadow through subjects such as nature, classic cars and portraits of 1920s film stars.
The library will host a reception in May 2026. Details will be announced soon.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore community has access to Academic Video Online (AVON), a large streaming video collection of educational films, documentaries, interviews, and performances. The database includes more than 85,000 streaming titles that support teaching, learning, and research across many disciplines.
AVON includes titles from respected educational and documentary producers. Topics relevant to UMB programs include:
The collection also includes historical footage, interviews with researchers and clinicians, and documentaries on social and cultural issues related to health care.
AVON includes tools that make it easy to use video in coursework.
You can:
Access Academic Video Online (AVON) to browse the collection or search for videos related to your area of study.
For help getting started, including tips on creating clips, playlists, and embedding videos in Blackboard, visit the AVON subject guide. If you have questions or need support, contact Information Services at hshsl@umaryland.edu or 410-706-7995.
Access to Academic Video Online is provided through the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) library consortium.
Curious about AI tools for finding and summarizing research? Join us virtually for a 30-minute introduction to Consensus, an AI-powered search engine that synthesizes peer-reviewed literature to highlight areas of agreement and disagreement in the evidence. Explore our Consensus LibGuide for guidance and examples (opens in a new window).
Consensus is a powerful accelerator, but it does not replace systematic searching. Join us to learn how to use it responsibly and effectively.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Noon to 12:30 p.m.
Online
Register for the Intro to Consensus workshop (opens in a new window)
Register for a workshop (opens in a new window)
Enhancing Patient Outcomes Through Clear Health Communication
Are you aware of your patients’ ability to understand and act on the information you give them? Evidence shows that health care providers often overestimate what patients understand. Low health literacy is linked to higher mortality, increased hospitalization and readmission, and poor self-management of chronic disease. This workshop covers the basics of health literacy and clear communication, including practical tools to help you create easy-to-read materials.
Tuesday, March 17, 1-2:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 30, 9-10:30 a.m.
Health Information Resources for Culturally Diverse Patients
Want to improve communication with patients whose native language is not English? In this workshop, you will explore patient education resources, including medical information available in multiple languages. The session also examines how using these resources can improve patient compliance and health outcomes.
Tuesday, March 24, 10-11:15 a.m.
Tuesday, April 21, 1-2:15 p.m.
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.
No checkout required. Take what you need and return it to the desk before you leave.
Questions? Ask us at the desk. We are happy to help.
The Library building will be closed from 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 through Monday, Feb. 23 due to inclement weather.
While our building is closed, our online services remain open. You can access databases, ebooks, journals, streaming media, and research guides through our website with your University credentials.
Most library staff will be working remotely during regular weekday hours while the building is closed. If you need research help or have questions, email hshsl@umaryland.edu and someone will respond as soon as possible.
Stay safe, stay warm, and we look forward to seeing you when we reopen.