Due to critical system upgrades, the Library will experience intermittent resource outages the weekend of Saturday, August 6th – Sunday, August 7th. This may cause off-campus access to databases and journals to be down and affect signing into the library catalog and renewing books. Please call or email the Information Services Desk on Saturday, August 6th if you have any questions, 410-706-7996, hshsl@umaryland.edu. The HS/HSL will be closed Sunday, August 7th.
Intermittent Resource Outages Saturday, August 6th & Sunday August 7th
Poster Printing Service Now Available at the HS/HSL
The HS/HSL offers poster printing to all UMB faculty, students, and staff and University of Maryland Medical Center staff. Posters will be printed in support of academic, professional, and research purposes.
- Posters are printed on 42″ x 56″ Glossy Paper. Cutting tools are available in the HS/HLS’s Innovation Space if your poster is smaller.
- All posters must be submitted as a PDF file and be no less than 100 dpi. Click here for information about how to set up your poster.
- Cost of poster printing is $50.00. Payment can be made with cash, credit or a fund account.
- You will receive your poster within 2 business days after submission. Click here for poster submission form.
All posters can be picked up at the Information Services Desk.
ILLiad Service Restored
The ILLiad service used for ordering books and articles not owned by HS/HSL has been restored.
ILLiad Service, Intermittent Problems
The ILLiad service used to order books and articles not owned by the HS/HSL is experiencing intermittent problems due to technical issues. OCLC is working on this and we will let you know when it is resolved.
Nursing Reference Center Now Available
The HS/HSL now has access to Nursing Reference Center. It provides evidence-based information for point of care, continuing education, nursing research and more. With NRC , nurses can get answers to questions quickly, strengthen their nursing skills and get access to many full text journal articles. Click here to access.
HS/HSL Closed 4th of July Weekend
The HS/HSL will be closed Saturday, July 2nd through Monday, July 4th in observance of the 4th of July holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, July 5th.
NEJM Resident 360 Now Available
NEJM Resident 360 offers free clinical content targeted specifically to residents’ needs, guidance in career decisions, and a way to connect with peers. Rotation Prep supports your learning with an overview of the basics, and expertly chosen resources that provide the foundational information you need. Explore the educational features in Learning Lab, ways to connect with peers in Resident Lounge, and find career tips and guidance in Career.
NEJM Resident 360 is accessible through the HS/HSL’s A-Z list of databases.
National HIV Testing Day: Resources for HIV Testing at National Library of Medicine
June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, and you can check the National Library of Medicine (NLM) websites to learn about the process for HIV/AIDS testing, who should be tested, and where to get tested. Click here for more information.
Newly launched Genomic Data Commons to Facilitate Data and Clinical Information Sharing
Last week National Cancer Institute launched The Genomic Data Commons (GDC), a unified data system that promotes sharing of genomic and clinical data between researchers. Click here for additional information.
To see a video describing this project click here.
Access to Library Databases, Journals, Catalog Restored
Access to HS/HSL databases, journals, and catalog have been restored. We apologize for any inconvenience.