New Additions to the Innovation Space

Posted on April 11, 2016 by ebrown

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The HS/HSL Innovation Space recently added two new tools to its suite of resources available to patrons. The NextEngine 3D scanner is a state-of-the-art laser scanner capable of producing high definition digital models of physical objects. The scanner can be used on the desktop to capture smaller objects or mounted onto a tripod for scanning larger objects. Our NextEngine guide provides step-by-step scanning instructions and links to further resources.

The Lulzbot Taz 5 is our most robust 3D printer yet. The Taz 5 offers the largest printing volume of our three printers. It’s also able to print various types of filament, from the conventional plastics (ABS and PLA) to hybrid filaments that contain wood, bamboo, bronze, and more. OurTaz 5 guide provides step-by-step printing instructions and links to further resources.

Stop by the Innovation Space on your next library visit to check out our new equipment!

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Off-Site Library Access to Students Restored

Posted on April 8, 2016 by ebrown

Campus IT has fixed the coding problem that was preventing some students from accessing library journals and databases from off-campus.  If you are still having an issue, please contact the IT Help Desk at 410-706-4357 or help@umaryland.edu.

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Off-Site Access to Library Resources Unavailable for Some Students

Posted on April 8, 2016 by ebrown

If you have registered for Fall 2016 classes you may not be able to access library resources including journals and databases off-campus.  Campus IT is working to fix the coding error that is causing the problem.  Please contact the IT Help Desk at help@umaryland.edu or 410-706-4357 for immediate assistance.

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Access to Catalog and Databases Restored

Posted on April 7, 2016 by ebrown

Due to a power failure at College Park, the HS/HSL temporarily lost access to the library catalog and databases.  The power and access have been restored.

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Access to Library Catalog and Databases Unavailable

Posted on April 7, 2016 by ebrown

Due to technical issues, access to library resources including the catalog, journals page and databases is currently unavailable. We are working to resolve this and hope access will be available as soon as possible.

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“And there’s the humor of it”: Shakespeare and the Four Humors Exhibit at the HS/HSL

Posted on April 6, 2016 by ebrown

An exhibition developed and produced by the Exhibition Program at the National Library of Medicine and the Folger Shakespeare Library will be displayed in the HS/HSL Weise Gallery from April 4 through May 14, 2016.

“And there’s the humor of it”: Shakespeare and the Four Humors explores the role played by the four humors in several of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays through beautiful imagery and rare books from both the National Library of Medicine and the Folger Shakespeare Library, and examines more modern interpretations of the four humors in contemporary medicine.

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Access to Library Resources Restored

Posted on April 6, 2016 by ebrown

Access to the HS/HSL’s databases, journals, and catalog has been restored.

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Access to Catalog and Databases Restored

Posted on April 6, 2016 by ebrown

Due to a power failure at College Park, the HS/HSL temporarily lost access to the library catalog and databases.  The power and access have been restored.

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Access to Library Catalog and Databases Unavailable

Posted on April 6, 2016 by ebrown

Due to technical issues, access to library resources including the catalog, journals page and databases is currently unavailable. We are working to resolve this and hope access will be available as soon as possible.

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Dr. Alessandro Acquisti, Popular TED Talker, to Deliver the Closing Keynote Speech at “Cybersecurity and You: Issues in Higher Education and Beyond” on April 8

Posted on April 5, 2016 by ebrown

The closing keynote speech, “Why Online Privacy Matters in the Face of Heightened Surveillance Measures” at April 8th’s upcoming conference, “Cybersecurity and You: Issues in Higher Education and Beyond” will be delivered by well-known online privacy researcher, Dr. Alessandro Acquisti.  His 2013 TED talk “What will a future without secrets look like?” has been viewed over million times.

Dr. Alessandro Acquisti is Professor of Information Technology and Public Policy at the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and a member of the Board of Regents of the National Library of Medicine. He is also the director of the Peex (Privacy Economics Experiments) lab at CMU, the co-director of CMU CBDR (Center for Behavioral and Decision Research), and a a member of the National Academies’ Committee on Public Response to Alerts and Warnings Using Social Media and Associated Privacy Considerations.

Please join us at the “Cybersecurity and You: Issues in Higher Education and Beyond” conference this Friday. The conference begins at 10 AM, and Dr. Acquisti’s closing keynote is scheduled at 2:45 PM if you just want to join us for his talk. For late conference registration, please call the HS/HSL Administration at 410-706-7545. The conference will also be livestreamed, and the recording will be made available afterwards.

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