Open Access Week Challenge 2022

Posted on October 20, 2022 by efgorman
the words "international open access week" next to a stylized image of a combination lock

The HSHSL is celebrating International Open Access (OA) Week with a 5-day challenge designed to improve discovery of your scholarly work! Each day we will email you with a brief but meaningful activity, including:

  • Creating an ORCiD and connecting it to your Scopus author profile
  • Locating OA journals in your research area
  • Learning about repositories and data sharing
  • Utilizing MyNCBI

If you complete any of the activities and fill out our evaluation survey at the end of the challenge, you will be entered to win some library swag!

Sign up to receive daily challenges from October 24 – 28, 2022

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Coded Bias: Film Viewing and Discussion

Posted on October 17, 2022 by ebrown

Join the Health Sciences and Human Services Library for a virtual discussion of the film Coded Bias. Coded Bias, directed by Shalini Kantayya, explores the fallout of MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini´s startling discovery that facial recognition does not see dark-skinned faces and women accurately, and her journey to push for the first-ever legislation in the U.S. to govern against bias in the algorithms that impact us all.  

Register below for one of two facilitated 90-minute discussion sessions. We’ll discuss what it means to create artificial intelligence technologies and algorithms that do not encroach upon the civil liberties of people of color, and how this question ties into broader conversations around health equity and social justice. What has the field of Artificial Intelligence gotten right so far and in what direction(s) should it head in the future? Registered participants will receive a link to view the film between November 9th and 16th.

Space for this event is limited – sign up now!

Register for Discussion Session 1, Tues. Nov. 15 from 12:00-1:30 PM

Register for Discussion Session 2, Fri. Nov. 18 from 12:00-1:30 PM

#CodedBiasHSHSL #InclusiveAI #MachineBias #ArtificialIntelligence

 

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Oct 18 Coffee & Snack Break in the Gallery

Posted on October 11, 2022 by ebrown

The HSHSL is celebrating National Medical Librarian’s Month during the month of October.

On Tuesday, October 18 take a break and join us for hot coffee and tasty snacks between 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Library’s 1st floor Weise Gallery.

You can also take part in our interactive coloring exhibit, Color Me Happy, while you are there.  Grab a marker from the pails and express yourself!

 

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New Gallery Exhibit: Color Me Happy

Posted on October 10, 2022 by ebrown

The Weise Gallery’s latest exhibit is a 45-foot interactive color wall. Express yourself, grab a marker from the pails and start coloring!

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10 Library Tips for Students

Posted on October 6, 2022 by ebrown

The HSHSL is here for you.  Don’t hesitate to ask for help at the Information Services desk; we’re happy to assist.  You can also reach us by email at hshsl@umaryland.edu, telephone at 410-706-7995, or chat at https://answers.hshsl.umaryland.edu/.

Here is a top ten list of common questions with links to guide you to the answer or service.

  1. How do I print?
    Follow these instructions.
  2. How do I order a book or article the Library does not own?
    Use our interlibrary loan service. It is free for students.
  3. How do I meet with a librarian about my assignment or research?
    Request a consultation.
  4. How do I reserve a study room?
    Follow the instructions on the reservations page.
  5. How do I get help with citation managers?
    You can request a consultation, attend a workshop or read the citation manager subject guide.
  6. How do I request a poster to be printed?
    Fill out this form.
  7. How do I correctly size my poster?
    Instructions are here.
  8. How do I search the Library’s books and journals?
    You can use the OneSearch box located on our front page, or check the library’s catalog.
  9. How do I log in to the Library from off campus?
    Click the blue “Off-Campus Access” button in the upper-right corner of our homepage then use your UMID and password to log in.
  10. How do I enter the Library before 8:00 a.m.?
    Enter the Library from the Campus Center from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., Monday – Friday.

Do you have a question that has not been addressed here? Contact us directly or check the Ask Us! database of questions – your answer may already be there!

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The Library Genie is Back! What Are Your 3 Library Wishes?

Posted on September 30, 2022 by ebrown
If You Could Have 3 Wishes

The Library Genie will be accepting wishes throughout the month of October.

  • How can the HSHSL best help you with your career 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?

Now is your chance to let us know. Submit your 3 wishes to the Library Genie today! Your wishes will be anonymous, but if you’d be willing to talk more with us about your wishes you can include your name and e-mail address.

Thanks for your input and happy wishing!

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5th Annual Vaccination Day at the HSHSL!

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Tara Wink

It’s time again for the HSHSL and School of Pharmacy Flu Clinic. As always, vaccines are by appointment only for UMB campus employees and students. The 1-day clinic will be held on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in the Weise Gallery on the first floor of the Library.

This year we have expanded our flu clinic offerings to include COVID-19 and Pneumonia vaccines. COVID-19 vaccinations will include first, second, and booster dosages. If signing up for a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination or boosters please remember to bring your COVID-19 vaccination card. Also note that Pneumonia vaccinations may include a co-pay for most insurances. This requires early submission of your insurance information to Walgreens to calculate your co-pay. If you sign up for a Pneumonia vaccination, you will be contacted by vaccination day organizers for more information via email. Co-pays will only be accepted in cash.  To ensure enough time for accurate co-pay calculation, registration for Pneumonia vaccines will stop on 10/14.

To schedule an appointment please click HERE.  A mask, insurance card and a photo ID are required at the time of service. Patients have the opportunity to sign up for one or two vaccines, but more than two vaccinations cannot be provided in one appointment.

If you have any questions please contact Anna-Marie Epps, aepps@hshsl.umaryland.edu or Tara Wink, twink@hshsl.umaryland.edu. 

 

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Celebrate Health Literacy Month With the HSHSL

Posted on September 28, 2022 by HS/HSL

Doctor talking with patient

The HSHSL aims to educate health care 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 & workshops to support health literacy? The HSHSL has a health literacy guide with resources for health care providers and patients. You can learn how to assess health literacy, write in plain language, write informed consent forms, and even how to convey numerical concepts to patients. The library also offers health literacy workshops throughout the year.

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Celebrate Health Literacy Month with the HSHSL

Posted on September 28, 2022 by ebrown

The HSHSL aims to educate health care 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 & workshops to support health literacy? The HSHSL has a health literacy guide with resources for health care providers and patients. You can learn how to assess health literacy, write in plain language, write informed consent forms, and even how to convey numerical concepts to patients. The library also offers health literacy workshops throughout the year.

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New Edition of Connective Issues is Here!

Posted on September 27, 2022 by ebrown

In this edition:

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