The HSHSL will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, Nov 23 – Friday, Nov 24. We will return to our regular schedule on Saturday, Nov 25.
New Study Space on Third Floor
The renovation of the third floor is complete, with new study pods, study room tables and chairs, diner-style banquettes, computer tables with second monitors, and new carpet. The new study area is light-filled and comfortable – a destination space. Previously, the third floor housed print journals. Over the past several years, the Library has purchased online access to some of these journals, which has allowed us to free up more study space by recycling the print volumes and removing unnecessary shelving.
Please stop by the third floor to see the beautiful light and views from the Library’s third floor.
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Tagged 2023, 3rd floor, new study space, renovation
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Nov 2: Soft Pretzel Break for Students
Students, take a break! Join us in the Weise Gallery at HSHSL on Nov 2 at 2:00 pm. Enjoy big soft pretzels from Philly Pretzel Factory and assorted beverages. Don’t miss out! ???
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Tagged 2023, Hot Pretzels, student break, Study Break
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Have Data Questions? CDABS Can Help!
How do I write a data management plan? Where should I share my research data? How can I make a graph like I saw in a journal article? To these and other questions, CDABS may have the answers.
The Center for Data and Bioinformation Services (CDABS) is the HSHSL’s hub for data and bioinformation learning, services, resources, and communication. We offer a comprehensive range of services for working with data at each stage of your research project, from do-it-yourself guides and tutorials to interactive workshops and personalized consultations.
CDABS offers:
- Support for writing NIH-compliant Data Management and Sharing Plans, including expert feedback on plans
- Instruction in R and Python programming
- The UMB Data Catalog, which provides descriptions of datasets from UMB researchers
- Facilitated access to special datasets, repositories, and data management tools, such as All of Us, ICPSR, and OSF
- Free and individualized consultations on a wide range of topics, such as choosing a data repository, finding secondary datasets, developing file-naming schemes, and visualizing data
Visit the CDABS web portal to quickly and easily navigate the many data and bioinformation related resources and services we provide at the HSHSL, as well as those on campus and beyond.
For questions, contact your Data Services Librarians Amy Yarnell and Irmarie Fraticelli at data@hshsl.umaryland.edu.
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Gallery Exhibit: Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
The HSHSL Weise Gallery is hosting a fascinating exhibit by artist Dahven White. “Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts” showcases White’s amazing felt artwork. Felting is widely considered the world’s oldest textile art. White primarily uses sheep’s wool and recycled sweaters to create unpredictable three-dimensional organic shapes. Her art and wearables have been featured in many juried exhibitions and art shows.
“Greater Than the Sum of its Parts” runs from October 2 – December 15, 2023.
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Free Screening & Discussion of Paywall: The Business of Scholarship
Join the HSHSL to celebrate Open Access Week (Oct 23-29)!
Have you ever had to pay to read an academic article for your research?
Did you know the for-profit academic publishing industry generates around $25.2 billion annually?
The HSHSL invites you for a free screening of the film Paywall: The Business of Scholarship on Oct. 24 in the HSHSL Collaborative Learning Room (LL02) from noon to 1:30pm. Pizza will be provided!
This documentary delves into the importance of unrestricted access to research and scientific knowledge. Paywall: The Business of Scholarship questions the reasoning behind the rising cost of journal publications. It explores companies like Elsevier and compares its massive profit margins with giant tech companies like Apple, Facebook, and Google.
Join HSHSL librarians after the screening for conversation about the film and about different approaches to scholarly publishing and how well they prioritize the best interests of the public and the academic community.
Space is limited; please register to participate. We look forward to seeing you!
Other ways you can celebrate Open Access Week:
- Try out our Open Access Challenge
- See if you qualify for our Open Access Publishing Fund
- Read our guide for more information on Open Access
Posted in Announcement, Events, Faculty, Graduate, Research Support
Tagged 2023, events, scholarly publishing
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The Library Genie is Back!
The Library Genie will be accepting wishes throughout the month of October.
- How can the HSHSL best help you with research or studies?
- How would you like to see the Library’s space designed so that it meets your needs?
- What about resources and services the Library could provide?
Submit your 3 wishes starting October 1.
We are looking forward to your ideas!
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New Edition of HSHSL’s Connective Issues Newsletter
In this edition:
- Happy Fall!
- New Study Space on Third Floor
- Color Me Happy: Icons of Maryland and Baltimore Exhibit
- Felting Art: Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
- Advice for New Students
- Have Data Questions? CDABS Can Help!
- Health Literacy Month Workshops
- Fall Hours
- HSHSL Study Rooms
- The Library Genie Returns October 1
- HSHSL Honors UMMC’s 200th Anniversary: Hospital Highlights from the Digital Archive and Historical Collections
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Tagged 2023, Connective Issues, September
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Celebrate Health Literacy Month With the HSHSL
The Health Sciences & Human Services Library (HSHSL) aims to educate healthcare providers and researchers about the importance of clear communication and to increase their overall health literacy awareness. October is Health Literacy Month. Did you know the library has resources & online workshops to support health literacy? The HSHSL has a health literacy guide with resources for healthcare providers and patients. You can learn how to assess health literacy, write in plain language, how to convey numerical concepts to patients, and even where to find health information in other languages. The library will be offering its popular online health literacy workshops during the month of October. Register today!
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6th Annual Vaccination Day at the HSHSL!
It’s time again for the HSHSL and School of Pharmacy Vaccination Clinic. As always, vaccines are for UMB campus employees and students. The 1-day clinic will be held Tuesday, October 17 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in the Weise Gallery on the first floor of the Library.
This year’s clinic will include vaccines for the flu (including high dose flu shots for those above 65 years of age), COVID-19 (Moderna), Pneumonia (Prevnar 20), RSV (Arexvy), shingles, and Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis). Participants may sign up for any and all available vaccines needed but please note that some vaccinations may require a co-pay. Co-pay is by credit card only.
To make sure the clinic has enough vaccinations and for shorter wait times, appointments are strongly encouraged. There will be some walk-up appointments available but we cannot guarantee vaccines without an appointment. Our clinic partner, Safeway, will be scheduling appointments using this link.
After signing up for an appointment, please look for a confirmation email from Safeway for additional information on what to bring to the appointment and how to reschedule or cancel as the HSHSL will be unable to alter appointments this year.
We look forward to seeing you at the clinic on October 17th!
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Tagged flu clinic, flu free UMB, UMSOP, Vaccine Clinic
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