Due to technical issues access to the library’s catalog and electronic resources is currently unavailable. We are working to resolve this ASAP and apologize for any inconvenience.
Access to Library Catalog and Electronic Resources Currently Unavailable
Access to Electronic Databases and Journals Restored
Access to HS/HSL electronic databases and journals has been restored. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Access to Electronic Databases and Journals Currently Unavailable
Due to technical issues, access to electronic databases and journals is temporarily unavailable. We are working to have this fixed as quickly as possibly. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Delayed Opening 3/25
Due to inclement weather, the University of Maryland, Baltimore and the HS/HSL will have a 2 hour delayed opening. Campus will open at 10 am.
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- Covers overs 7,000 active, high quality peer-reviewed journals
- Contains over 1,800 biomedical titles not offered by PubMed
- Covers more drug literature than PubMed
- Covers more international publications than PubMed
- Includes conference proceedings
Library Resources for Graduate Students
The Health Sciences and Human Services Library provides resources and services to support your research and help you find information efficiently and effectively. Visit us at the HS/HSL table at the Graduate Research Conference on Thursday, April 11 at the SMC Campus Center.
- Consultations
Librarians are available to meet by appointment to assist with information and literature searching. - Tools for Research
The Library provides free access to 100+ databases and over 4,700 journal titles. For articles or books not available at the Library, students can get a free copy via our Interlibrary Loan service (ILL). - Workshops
The library offers workshops throughout the year on topics such as searching PubMed and Embase, journal impact factor, and more. - Information Management
Librarians can help you use RefWorks, a citation management tool. - IRB Consent Forms
Librarians are available to review consent forms to ensure that they are at an appropriate reading level for study participants before your IRB Protocol is submitted. - Required Database Searching for IACUC Protocols
The Library provides experienced research librarians to assist you in performing the literature search required as part of every IACUC protocol. - Presentation Practice Studio
Practice, record, and develop presentations and your public speaking skills in our soundproof studio. - Current Awareness
Librarians can meet with you to set up auto alerts in databases to maintain current awareness in areas of scholarly interest. - Digital Archive
Add your poster, paper, or presentation to the UM Digital Archive, where it will be preserved digitally and increase the audience for your research.
If you would like to learn more about these services or you need assistance, contact the Library Liaison for your school, or the Reference & Research Manager:
- Nursing Library Liaison:
Emilie Ludeman, eludeman@hshsl.umaryland.edu, 410-706-6852 - Nursing Library Liaison:
Katherine Downton, kdownton@hshsl.umaryland.edu, 410-706-7373 - Medicine Library Liaison:
Andrea Goldstein, agoldste@hshsl.umaryland.edu, 410-706-8868 - Dental Library Liaison:
Mary Ann Williams, mwilliam@hshsl.umaryland.edu, 410-706-8863 - Pharmacy Library Liaison:
Yunting Fu, yfu@hshsl.umaryland.edu, 410-706-8865 - Acting Social Work Library Liaison:
Paula Raimondo, praimond@hshsl.umaryland.edu, 410-706-8875 - Reference & Research Services Manager:
Ryan Harris, rharris@hshsl.umaryland.edu, 410-706-1315
Campus Server Problems
The Campus is experiencing intermittent loss of connection to various servers. This may cause lack of access to various Campus and Library resources. IT is actively working on the issue.
JAMA and JAMA Archives Now Available
Access to JAMA and JAMA Archives has now been restored. We apologize for any inconvience while it was unavailable.
JAMA and JAMA Archives Currently Unavailable
Due to technical issues, JAMA and JAMA Archives are currently unavailable. We are working on this issue and hope to have it resolved as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.