Good Morning! Fresh Fruit for Students May 9

Hey students, swing by the HSHSL for a burst of fruity goodness! On Thursday morning, May 9, we will have fresh bananas and clementines waiting for you at the front desk. The library wishes you the best during finals and congratulations to those of you graduating.

Bonus stress relief! Unwind with puzzles, games, and coloring pages galore on the first floor whenever you need a breather.

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May 2, Soft Pretzel Break for Students, 2 p.m.

big soft pretzels

Hey students, it’s time to unwind! Come hang out with us at the Weise Gallery in HSHSL on Thursday, May 2nd, starting at 2:00 pm. Treat yourself to some delicious big soft pretzels from Philly Pretzel Factory, served with a variety of tasty condiments. Don’t let this opportunity slip by!

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Library System to Undergo Major Upgrade May 23

What is Happening?

UMB, along with the 17 other libraries in the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI), will be replacing our decades-old integrated library system this spring. On May 23, 2024, the new system will be available to the university community and you will notice some changes in your OneSearch experience. Features include:

  • Enhanced experience: Better integration of the library’s collections along with improved and expanded search capabilities.
  • Faster: Save time by searching almost all of the library’s collections and beyond in one simple search.
  • Personalization: Log in to save your search preferences and favorite items, and easily export records to citation management systems.
  • Mobile-friendly: Improved mobile user interface allows researchers to perform all functions using a mobile device. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How will the new system affect OneSearch?

You will see a new interface when you conduct a search in the OneSearch box on the library website. You can use this system for the same types of searches you did in the old interface. If you currently have a My EBSCOhost account with saved searches, alerts, or citations, you will no longer be able to get to them through OneSearch. However, they can still be accessed in individual EBSCO databases such as CINAHL and PsycINFO. 

  • What will happen to library permalinks?

The old system goes away in June, so you will need to check any permalinks from the old system that are on your website, in your course syllabi, or in your Blackboard courses as soon as possible after May 23. Look out for links that contain search.ebscohost.com/login in the middle. Library staff will share instructions for how to update permalinks in the new system after May 23rd.

  • What will happen to the Library Catalog?

The old Library Catalog will no longer be available after May 23rd. To manage any physical books that you have checked out from the library, you will log into your account in OneSearch. From 5:00pm on May 17th until May 23rd, you will not be able to request books from other Maryland libraries while the system migration takes place. 

The HSHSL will keep you informed with updates as we progress.

Contact your School’s Librarian or the Information Services department.

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Expounding on Nature: A Collaborative Showing of Baltimore Artists

Bridget Cimino painting of girl with flowers and birds.
The Second Before by Bridget Cimino

The Weise Gallery presents artworks by four Baltimore-based artists: Bridget Cimino, James Eichelberger, Matt Muirhead, and Beth-Ann Wilson. With their distinct viewpoints, each artist invites viewers to engage with nature, fostering a deeper connection to our surroundings. Come and experience an exhibition that celebrates the natural world, as envisioned by these gifted local talents. The show runs from April 3 – May 17. Artwork shown in this post: The Second Before, by Bridget Cimino.

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Reference Help at the HSHSL

Reference Help

Have a question? Need guidance on where to find a journal article or which citation manager to use? The HSHSL’s Information Services desk is here to provide you with fast and friendly reference help. Come by in person, email: hshsl@umaryland.edu, call: 410-706-7995, or chat.

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Check out these newly published datasets in the UMB Data Catalog

Woman sits at computer monitor. The UMB Data Catalog is on the screen.

Every month, we will be highlighting new datasets added to the UMB Data Catalog. The UMB Data Catalog facilitates discovery of data by providing a searchable and browsable collection of records describing datasets generated by UMB researchers. Sharing a record of your data in the Catalog is also a great way to demonstrate compliance with data sharing policies!

The latest records showcase datasets from the fields of cardiac surgery, ophthalmology, and physical therapy.

Congrats to our UMB researchers on these publications!

Title: Development of a Reproducible Swine Model of Chronic Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation: Lessons Learned
Description: Establishes a swine model as a platform to better understand the mechanism of ischemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) and subsequently to test novel repair techniques.
Authors: Chetan Pasrija, Rachael W. Quinn, Hani Alkhatib, Douglas Tran, Daniel Bernstein, MaryJoe Rice, Ethan Koloff, David Morales, Michael N. D’Ambra, Mark R. Vesely, James S. Gammie
URL: https://datacatalog.hshsl.umaryland.edu/dataset/218

Title: The optic nerve lamina region is a neural progenitor cell niche
Description: Demonstrates that the optic nerve lamina region (ONLR) possesses an age-depletable neural progenitor cell (NPC) niche, with unique characteristics and culture requirements.
Authors: Steven L. Bernstein, Yan Guo, Rebecca Fawcett, Candace Kerr, Jeffrey Stern, Sally Temple, Zara Mehrabian
URL: https://datacatalog.hshsl.umaryland.edu/dataset/216

Title: Hip Abductor and Adductor Rate of Torque Development and Muscle Activation, but Not Muscle Size, Are Associated With Functional Performance
Description: Investigates the relationship of the hip abductor/adductors muscle strength, activation, and size with functional performance.
Authors: Marcel Bahia Lanza, Kelly Rock, Victoria Marchese, Odessa R. Addison, Vicki L. Gray
URL: https://datacatalog.hshsl.umaryland.edu/dataset/217

Thanks to Metadata Librarian, Eva Greitzer for creating and compiling these records!

Want to see your data listed in the UMB Data Catalog? Submit this form to get the process started.

Questions? Email us at data@hshsl.umaryland.edu.

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Book it Forward: Book Drive for Kids

From April 1 – May 31, the Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) is collecting new or gently used books for children and youths, age levels: birth to high school. Books of all genres and topics are appreciated and will be donated to The Maryland Book Bank.

Donation locations include the HSHSL, Campus Center, Saratoga Building, and BioPark.

Questions? bookdrive@hshsl.umaryland.edu

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HSHSL Closed Sunday, March 31

photo of rabbit and daffodils

HSHSL will be closed on Sunday, March 31 for the Easter Holiday.

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March Connective Issues Newsletter

Connective Issues Newsletter

In this edition:

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Colorful Collections

Collection of Pez dispensers.

Stop by the first floor of the HSHSL for a visual treat. We have two delightful collections on display. First, a selection of wind-up toys representing a host of characters, beasts, and pop culture oddities. Second, a wild collection of vintage to modern Pez dispensers that are equally charming. Which one is your favorite?

Selection of wind-up toys.
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