{"id":4018,"date":"2026-03-31T13:37:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T17:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/?p=4018"},"modified":"2026-03-31T13:37:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T17:37:26","slug":"march-2026-volume-20-number-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/?p=4018","title":{"rendered":"March 2026 \u2013 Volume 20 \u2013 Number 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>#more, #more2 {display: none;}<\/style>\n<div id=\"this-issue\">\n  <div id=\"this-issue-body\">\n    <h3 class=\"title\">IN THIS ISSUE:<\/h3>\n    <ul class=\"singlespace\">\n      <li><a href=\"#01\">Dean&#8217;s Message<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#02\">Have You Tried Consensus Yet?<\/a><\/li>\n  \t  <li><a href=\"#03\">Forgot Something? We&#8217;ve Got You<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#04\">The Seventh Annual Love Data Week<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#05\">NNLM Region 1 Updates and Upcoming Training Opportunity<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#06\">HSHSL Marks Completion of Restroom Renovation Project<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#07\">HSHSL and UMB USGA Partner to Provide Free Period Products for Students<\/a><\/li>\n  \t  <li><a href=\"#08\">Steven Waugh: Darkness and Light<\/a><\/li>\n  \t  <li><a href=\"#09\">Celebrating Women&#8217;s History Month with the Women&#8217;s Auxiliary Board of the University of Maryland Hospital<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#10\">Employee News<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"article-title\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n  <h3><a id=\"01\" name=\"01\"><\/a>Dean&#8217;s Message<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n  <div class=\"article-text\">\n\t<div class=\"alpha-shadow\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 14px !important; float: right;\">\n      <div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/hurst.jpg\" alt=\"Emily Hurst\" width=\"167\" height=\"200\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"clear: both; float: right; margin: 0 0 15px 15px; width: 180px; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; text-align: right; padding-right: 8px;\"><strong>Emily Hurst<\/strong>, Associate Vice Provost and Dean, HSHSL<\/div>\n    <p>As spring approaches, the HSHSL employees are looking  forward to a busy and exciting time of year. The HSHSL building will be buzzing  with activity this spring as we host a number of exciting events and programs. Behind  the scenes, I am meeting regularly with both HSHSL teams and campus leaders on  a variety of ongoing projects, several of which I highlight below. <\/p>\n    <p>Over the last quarter, I have had the pleasure of speaking  with deans across campus about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/hshsl\/about\/HSHSL Annual Report FY25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HSHSL  Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report,<\/a> which is now available online. The report  includes photos and stories recapping fiscal year 2025. I am very proud that  the report has become such a collaborative effort, one that showcases the rich engagement,  collaborations, and activities the HSHSL is involved in. I encourage you to  review the report and reach out to me if you have any questions.<\/p>\n    <p>Title II, a major federal requirement that will impact the  way the HSHSL provides access to services for the public and students, will go  into effect at the end of April 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/law-and-regs\/regulations\/title-ii-2010-regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Title  II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)<\/a> requires that all content  shared with students and the public meets accessibility standards. This  requirement will impact materials posted on the HSHSL website as well as  content that the HSHSL may provide to instructors for use in class. Title II  holds everyone accountable for creating accessible materials for the public and  student audiences. Since January, Christina Cestone, PhD, assistant vice provost  for Faculty Affairs, and I have served as co-chairs of the UMB Title II Task  Force, through which UMB has developed resources and made recommendations for  adopting Title II principles across campus. The HSHSL leadership team also  charged an HSHSL Title II Task Force to review current practices and recommend  changes to ensure the HSHSL is compliant with Title II. The HSHSL Title II Task  Force has worked with the HSHSL Accessibility Committee to develop trainings  and host drop-in sessions to ensure all HSHSL employees gain the knowledge and  skills to ensure that all materials created for or shared with students and the  public are accessible. Across the HSHSL, we are committed to creating an accessible  environment and ensuring all students and members of the public can access the materials  and services they need to be successful. We are also excited that by embracing  Title II standards, we will ensure that our content is broadly accessible to  the widest public audience. \u00a0<\/p>\n    <p>The HSHSL is a member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/usmai.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University  System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) Library Consortium<\/a>,  an important consortium that helps connect USM library resources and enables  reduced cost consortial access for popular databases and other essential  resources. I look forward to welcoming the directors of the other 16 USMAI libraries  to the HSHSL in May for our annual strategic planning retreat, where we will  discuss potential collaborations, and purchase decisions. <\/p>\n    <p>I am pleased to share that after many months of planning and  selection decisions our HSHSL leadership team has finished reviewing feedback  from the HSHSL First Floor Update Task Force and consulting with vendors. The  plan to replace carpeting on the first floor is slated to begin right after  finals, in mid-May 2026. This major first-floor overhaul  will include rearranging furniture and existing spaces as well as launching  some new concepts. Photos and more will be shared in the next edition of <em>Connective  Issues.<\/em> You can expect to see improvements to the Kinnard Leisure  Reading area, a downsizing of the Innovation Space, and a new, family-friendly  study room.<\/p>\n    <p>Earlier this month, I was invited to join the UMB Office of  Philanthropy on their annual alumni events in Florida. It was a pleasure to  meet with alumni from across disciplines and hear their HSHSL memories. Most  were happy to learn about the HSHSL building&rsquo;s 30th anniversary in 2028 and our  anticipated relaunch of events, programming, and engagement to support  fundraising goals.<\/p>\n    <p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/01.jpg\" alt=\"Dean Hurst poses with Greg Bowden, UMB vice president and chief philanthropy officer; Kenneth Wong, PhD, dean of the School of Graduate Studies; Bruce Jarrell, MD, FACS, UMB president; and Sarah Michele, PhD, dean of the School of Pharmacy; and the Oriole Bird at the annual alumni event at the Orioles Spring Training in Sarasota, Florida.\" width=\"549px\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n    <div style=\"clear: both; width: 549px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 40px; margin-top: -20px;\">Dean Hurst poses with Greg Bowden, UMB vice president and chief philanthropy  officer; Kenneth Wong, PhD, dean of the School of Graduate Studies; Bruce  Jarrell, MD, FACS, UMB president; Sarah Michele, PhD, dean of the School of  Pharmacy; and the Oriole Bird at the annual alumni event at the Orioles Spring  Training in Sarasota, Florida.<\/div>\n\t<p>In  February, the HSHSL hosted its second annual employee appreciation event and  meeting. The event included an opportunity to connect with colleagues, an  employee kudos video with messages of peer-to-peer recognition and support, a  presentation on LibQual+ findings (detailed in the annual report), and updates  from the dean.<\/p>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/01-2.jpg\" alt=\"Amy Yarnell, MLS, head of Data &#038; Bioinformation Services presents at the February meeting on LibQual+ findings.\" width=\"549px\" border=\"0\">\n\t<div style=\"clear: both; width: 549px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Amy Yarnell, MLS, head of Data &amp; Bioinformation Services presents at the February meeting on LibQual+ findings.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"article-title\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n  <h3><a id=\"02\" name=\"02\"><\/a>Have You Tried Consensus Yet?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n  <div class=\"article-text\">\n    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/guides.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/consensus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/02.jpg\" alt=\"Consensus Logo\" width=\"549px\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/p>\n    <p>Consensus is an &ldquo;AI-powered search engine for scientific  research papers.&rdquo; It uses large language models to search, analyze, and  summarize findings from the scholarly literature, helping users explore topics,  compare studies, and quickly understand the current state of evidence.<\/p>\n    <p>The HSHSL is currently running a trial of Consensus Pro  through 2026. Visit the HSHSL&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/consensus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consensus guide<\/a> to learn  more about the tool and how to access the trial.<\/p>\n    <p>As a library, we not only provide access to  emerging tools but also evaluate how they support research and scholarly work. We  welcome your feedback during the trial as we assess whether Consensus adds  meaningful value to UMB&rsquo;s research ecosystem. If you&rsquo;ve tried Consensus, please  complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/G8r5T1wvTw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consensus Feedback  Form<\/a> to let us know what you think.  <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"article-title\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n  <h3><a id=\"03\" name=\"03\"><\/a>Forgot Something? We&#8217;ve Got You<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<div class=\"article-text\">\n\t<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/03.jpg\" alt=\"A collection of dry erase markers in an open case, with an ergonomic mouse, an Expo marker box, eraser block, and a USB gooseneck light on a wooden surface.\" width=\"549px\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n    <p>Need a quick study tool or device accessory? The HSHSL  offers a range of items to help you stay focused, organized, and connected. Whether you are settling in for a long study session or just  need a quick fix, these tools are easy to access and ready when you are.<\/p>\n    <h2 style=\"color: #337ab7;\">Self-Serve Items<\/h2>\n    <p>Pick these up from the bins at the front desk to use in the  HSHSL. No checkout needed.<\/p>\n    <h3>Study Tools<\/h3>\n    <ul class=\"singlespace\">\n      <li>Whiteboards<\/li>\n      <li>Laptop stands<\/li>\n      <li>Keyboards<\/li>\n      <li>Computer mice<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <h3>Focus Essentials<\/h3>\n    <ul class=\"singlespace\">\n      <li>Headphones<\/li>\n      <li>Earplugs<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <h2 style=\"color: #337ab7;\">Items Available at the Desk<\/h2>\n    <p>Staff will check these out for you.<\/p>\n    <h3>Study Tools<\/h3>\n    <ul class=\"singlespace\">\n      <li>Dry Erase Markers<\/li>\n      <li>Erasers<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <h3>Stay Powered Up and Connected<\/h3>\n    <ul class=\"singlespace\">\n      <li>Common charging and display cables (USB-C, HDMI,  Lightning, Mini DisplayPort)<\/li>\n      <li>Portable DVD drive<\/li>\n      <li>External floppy disk drive<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <h3>Accessibility Items<\/h3>\n    <ul class=\"singlespace\">\n      <li>Wireless ergonomic mice<\/li>\n      <li>Large-print, backlit keyboard<\/li>\n      <li>LED magnifier<\/li>\n      <li>Ergonomic laptop stands<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <h2 style=\"color: #337ab7;\">Need Something Else?<\/h2>\n<p>Just ask. We are here to help you find what you  need to work comfortably and effectively.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"article-title\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n  <h3><a id=\"04\" name=\"04\">The Seventh Annual Love Data Week<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n  <div class=\"article-text\">\n    <p>The seventh annual Love Data Week was held February 9 to 13.  \u00a0To celebrate this year&rsquo;s theme \u2013 &ldquo;Where&rsquo;s  the Data?&rdquo; \u2013 the HSHSL hosted two virtual sessions focused on data resources  available to the UMB community. Guest speakers included Dr. Eberechukwu  Onukwugha of the School of Pharmacy, Wanda Hill from the UMB Institute for  Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR), and Dessi Kirilova from the  Qualitative Data Repository. The recordings of these sessions, along with  previous Love Data Week events, can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL3CHo0kdByMfvdPHQKUtHQAmx876zAnk0&#038;si=tlBkXzDoQ0NwvS07\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HSHSL  Love Data Week YouTube Playlist<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <p>In  addition, HSHSL visitors were encouraged to add creative captions to charts and  graphs hanging up in various spots throughout the building. To wrap up the  week, more than 100 people stopped by our Data and Donuts table for some seasonal  Dunkin Donuts treats, library swag, and information about the HSHSL <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/cdabs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Data and Bioinformation Services<\/a> department.<\/p>\n\t  \n    <table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"8\" cellpadding=\"8\" style=\"margin-left: -5px;\">\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td width=\"33%\" style=\"border: none;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/04-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/04-1.jpg\" alt=\"Student holding a coffee and donut, standing by a table with papers and highlighters in a library setting.\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"><\/a><div style=\"clear: both; width: 100%; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;\"><\/div><\/td>\n          <td width=\"33%\" style=\"border: none;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/04-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/04-2.jpg\" alt=\"Various heart-shaped and circular donuts with colorful glazes and sprinkles in two Dunkin' boxes.\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"><\/a><div style=\"clear: both; width: 100%; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;\"><\/div><\/td>\n          <td width=\"33%\" style=\"border: none;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/04-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/04-3.jpg\" alt=\"Three people standing behind a booth with promotional materials and donuts at an indoor event.\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"><\/a><div style=\"clear: both; width: 100%; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;\"><\/div><\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n\t  \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"article-title\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n  <h3><a id=\"05\" name=\"05\">NNLM Region 1 Updates and Upcoming Training Opportunity<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n  <div class=\"article-text\">\n\t<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/05.jpg\" alt=\"Webinar promotion for Introduction to APHA's Climate &#038; Health Youth Education Toolkit on April 14, 2026.\" width=\"549px\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n\t<p>The Network of  the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 1 and the NNLM Web Services  Office (NWSO) are planning to enter an extended Year 5 period through April  2027. To support this continuation, NNLM Region 1 and the NWSO have applied for  an administrative supplement that would extend our work beyond the current April  30, 2026, end date.<\/p>\n\t<p>If approved, this  extension will allow NNLM Region 1 to continue providing training, outreach,  and engagement opportunities for members and stakeholders throughout the  region. The NNLM Web Services Office will also continue supporting NNLM  Regional Offices and Centers by maintaining key web services and digital  infrastructure for the network.<\/p>\n\t<p>As part of these  ongoing efforts, NNLM Region 1 will host an upcoming webinar in April, often  recognized as Earth Month:<\/p>\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nnlm.gov\/training\/class\/introduction-aphas-climate-health-youth-education-toolkit-programming-engagement-and\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Introduction to APHA&rsquo;s Climate &amp; Health  Youth Education Toolkit for Programming, Engagement, and Education April 14,  1:00 PM (ET)<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\t<p>This webinar will  introduce participants to the American Public Health Association&rsquo;s Climate  &amp; Health Youth Education Toolkit and explore ways it can be used for  programming, community engagement, and educational initiatives. Participants  can earn one continuing education credit for Certified Health Education  Specialists (CHES) awarded by the National Commission for Health Education  Credentialing, Inc.<\/p>\n\t<p>We look forward to  continuing the work of the NNLM and supporting our members and partners through  2027! <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"article-title\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n  <h3><a id=\"06\" name=\"06\"><\/a>HSHSL Marks Completion of Restroom Renovation Project<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n  <div class=\"article-text\">\n\t<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/06.jpg\" alt=\"Five people cutting a white ribbon with large ceremonial scissors in a building corridor.\" width=\"549px\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n\t<p>The Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL)  celebrated the completion of its building-wide Restroom Renovation Project with  a tissue cutting ceremony on Dec. 9, 2025, marking the culmination of a  yearlong effort to enhance facilities throughout the Library.<\/p>\n\t<p>The project, which included renovations to all restrooms in  the building, was completed on time and under budget. The upgrades reflect  HSHSL&rsquo;s ongoing commitment to maintaining modern, welcoming, and functional  spaces that support the University of Maryland, Baltimore community.<\/p>\n\t<p>Dean Emily Hurst gave special recognition to UMB Facilities Operations  &amp; Maintenance project managers Daren Lewis and Lucas Noppenberger for their  leadership and coordination throughout the project. Dean Hurst also  acknowledged the work of Linda Wise, assistant dean for Administration &amp;  Operations, Jerry Anthony, facilities &amp; operations specialist and Patrick  Williams, facilities &amp; operations coordinator, who led the effort on behalf  of the Library.<\/p>\n\t<p>The ceremony provided  an opportunity to thank the many individuals whose collaboration and dedication  made this important improvement possible. <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"article-title\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n  <h3><a id=\"07\" name=\"07\"><\/a>HSHSL and UMB USGA Partner to Provide Free Period Products for Students<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n  <div class=\"article-text\">\n\t<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/07.jpg\" alt=\"Silver feminine hygiene dispenser with FREE - GRATIS label on a light blue wall.\" width=\"549px\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n    <p>The University of  Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL),  in partnership with the University Student Government Association (USGA), is  pleased to announce the availability of free period products for students at  the HSHSL.<\/p>\n    <p>Funding for this initiative is shared between HSHSL and USGA, reflecting a  collaborative commitment to advancing student wellness and campus inclusion.  Beginning this month, period products will be available at no cost in the  following locations:<\/p>\n      <ul>\n        <li>First floor women&rsquo;s restroom<\/li>\n        <li>Fifth floor women&rsquo;s restroom<\/li>\n        <li>First floor all-gender restroom<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <p>The initiative was developed through conversations and a commitment between  student leaders and HSHSL administration to address a basic need that directly  impacts student success. By removing financial and access barriers to essential  products, HSHSL and USGA aim to foster a more inclusive and supportive campus  environment.<\/p>\n    <p>HSHSL and USGA are proud to collaborate on initiatives that advance access,  wellness, and student-centered support across UMB.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"article-title\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n  <h3><a id=\"08\" name=\"08\"><\/a>Steven Waugh: Darkness and Light<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n  <div class=\"article-text\">\n\t<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/08.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/08.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white artwork of a vintage car with the number 73 on the side, parked on a road with blurred trees in the background.\" width=\"549px\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/p>\n    <p>HSHSL&rsquo;s Weise Gallery is hosting the exhibit &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/weise\/exhibition\/steven-waugh-darkness-and-light\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steven Waugh:  Darkness and Light<\/a>&rdquo; March 28 \u2013 May 15, 2026. Steven Waugh is a self-taught  painter from Baltimore whose work has been exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery of  Art and the Baltimore Museum of Art. The black and white oil paintings that  Waugh creates feature classic cars, objects from nature, and portraits of movie  stars from the 1920s. Waugh states, &ldquo;At times, it feels like color detracts  from the reality of the subject in a drawing, painting or photo. There is a  depth of richness in the contrast.&rdquo; Through his attention to contrast and detail,  Waugh hopes to capture &ldquo;a defined moment in time and place.&rdquo;<\/p>\n    <p>The HSHSL will be hosting a reception for  &ldquo;Steven Waugh: Darkness and Light&rdquo; in May.<\/p>\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/weise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/08-1.jpg\" alt=\"Weise Gallery Logo\" width=\"549px\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/p>\n\t  \n    <table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"8\" cellpadding=\"8\" style=\"margin-left: -5px;\">\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td width=\"33%\" style=\"border: none;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/08-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/08-2.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white painting of a young person in a suit and scarf, in an urban background.\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"><\/a><div style=\"clear: both; width: 100%; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;\"><\/div><\/td>\n          <td width=\"33%\" style=\"border: none;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/08-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/08-3.jpg\" alt=\"Two women sitting at a cafe table in a black and white painting.\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"><\/a><div style=\"clear: both; width: 100%; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;\"><\/div><\/td>\n          <td width=\"33%\" style=\"border: none;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/08-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/08-4.jpg\" alt=\"Grayscale portrait of a person with short dark hair against a blurred urban background.\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\"><\/a><div style=\"clear: both; width: 100%; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;\"><\/div><\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n\t  \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"article-title\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n  <h3><a id=\"09\" name=\"09\"><\/a>Celebrating Women&#8217;s History Month with the Women&#8217;s Auxiliary Board of the University of Maryland Hospital<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n  <div class=\"article-text\">\n\t<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/09.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/09.jpg\" alt=\"Newspaper clipping of a photograph of newly elected officers of the Woman's Auxiliary Board at University Hospital posing indoors in formal attire, with women standing in a line. The caption lists names and roles, highlighting leadership positions such as president, vice-president, and various committee chairs, indicating a formal group portrait commemorating their election.\" width=\"549px\" border=\"0\"><\/a><\/p>\n    <p>Every March, women&rsquo;s contributions to history are  celebrated in the United States. Women&rsquo;s history at the University of Maryland,  Baltimore is complicated as each school began accepting women as students and  employing women as educators at different points. The School of Dentistry was  the first to graduate a woman, Emilie Foeking, in 1873. In 1889, the University  Hospital, predecessor of the UM Medical Center, opened a Training School for  Nurses, with the first class graduating in 1892. In 1898, the School of  Pharmacy graduated its first woman, Lady Mary Johnson. While women were not attending  UMB schools in droves in the first 100 years of its existence, there was a  group of women who influenced UMB&rsquo;s history prior to the turn of the 20th century.  That group was the Women&rsquo;s Auxiliary Board (WAB) of the University Hospital.<\/p>\n    <p>The Women&rsquo;s Auxiliary Board of the University Hospital  traces its history back to 1887, when physicians suggested that women  volunteers could help with the &ldquo;domestic administration&rdquo; of the Lying-In  hospital, which at the time was across the street from the main University  Hospital and specialized in maternity care. As a result, women started  volunteering at the hospital; they cleaned, laundered linens, and oversaw hospital  supplies. At a School of Medicine (UMSOM) faculty meeting in 1889, Professor  Julian J. Chisolm suggested the women volunteers of the Lying-In hospital be  formally organized as the Board of Lady Managers.  The Board replaced the Sisters of Charity, a group of nuns who were under  contract in the Lying-In hospital until Dec. 15, 1889.<\/p>\n    <p>In 1890, the Women&rsquo;s Auxiliary Board of Lady Managers was  officially founded, under the leadership of Miss Susan Williams. The group was  composed of Baltimore socialites and doctors&#8217; wives. At the time, being a  doctor&rsquo;s wife was considered a symbol of great status; many girls dreamt of  being doctors&rsquo; wives. Some girls, raised with this future in mind, learned how to  host parties, fundraise, and otherwise prepare for the volunteering commitment typically  expected of doctors&rsquo; wives. Most of the women of the WAB were unpaid for their  contributions to healthcare and the advancement of medicine.<\/p>\n    <span id=\"dots\"><p><strong>&#8230;<\/strong><\/p><\/span><span id=\"more\">\n    <p>This board was the first hospital auxiliary in the state  of Maryland and, perhaps, the country. Initially, the women were tasked with  performing the domestic duties of the hospital as well as uplifting the spirits  of patients. Almost immediately, however, the board became a major fundraiser  for the University Hospital, holding its first benefit concert Dec. 15-17,  1891. Other fundraising events included card parties, luncheons, dinner  parties, and dances as well as annual rummage sales and fashion shows.  Proceeds from these events supported the purchase of small items like linens, dishware,  nightgowns, beds, and electric fans for the comfort of patients, as well as the  purchase of large, expensive medical equipment and additions to the building. In  the 1920s, the need for a new hospital building was acutely felt and the  University president, Dr. A.F. Woods, approached the board to ask for their  help in lobbying the Maryland legislature for funds. Through the Board&rsquo;s help,  construction of the new hospital began in 1933. In 1965, the board was able to  purchase an audiometer respirator to donate to the University Hospital, and in  1969, the women of the board fundraised and were able to donate $20,000 to the University  Hospital   to purchase equipment for the new shock trauma unit.<\/p>\n    <p>Throughout its history, the group also ran a small  lending library (started with 800 books in partnership with the Enoch Pratt  Library), a gift shop, and caf\u00e9. In addition to fundraising responsibilities, members  of the board were required to pay dues ($2 from 1890 to 1921), to visit  patients, and to support the nurses and physicians in the hospital. In 1959,  the WAB organized teenagers to work as candy stripers in the hospital; the  teens\u2014both boys and girls\u2014helped deliver meals, assisted with patients, and performed  basic clerical duties.<\/p>\n    <p>Through the efforts of Florence M. Tyson (then  organizational president), Grace V. Buckingham, Millicent Gear Edmunds, and  Alice B. Matthai, the organization was incorporated in August 1919 as the Woman&rsquo;s  Auxiliary Board of the University Hospital of Maryland, Inc., and received tax exempt  status. The name was again changed in November 1975 to The Auxiliary of the  University of Maryland Hospital. Membership dwindled in later years, and the  organization was ultimately dissolved by Lorraine Fiset in 1999.<\/p>\n    <p>When the Board disbanded, its records were transferred to  the Historical Collections Department of the Health Sciences and Human Services  Library. The collection has since been digitized and is available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/maryland.dspace7.openrepository.com\/handle\/10713\/18148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UMB  Digital Archive<\/a>. Additionally, the physical collection has been processed  and a <a href=\"http:\/\/hdl.handle.net\/10713\/11491\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">finding aid<\/a> is available online  for researchers to understand the provenance and use of the collection. <\/p>\n    <p>While the women of the board were not medical professionals,  this collection still provides a useful lens for us to understand women&rsquo;s influence  on medicine. The Board, through fundraising and organizational support, influenced  the services the University Hospital could provide. This collection, spanning nearly  100 years, helps to fill a void in the history of medicine. For any questions about  the collection, please contact <a href=\"mailto:twink@hshsl.umaryland.edu\">Tara  Wink<\/a>, Historical Collections librarian and archivist.<\/p>\n\t<\/span>\n    <button onclick=\"myFunction()\" id=\"myBtn\" style=\"padding:8px;\">Continue Reading<\/button><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"article-title\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n  <h3><a id=\"10\" name=\"10\"><\/a>Employee News<\/h3>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n  <div class=\"article-text\">\n\t<h3>Hiring News<\/h3>\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/10-1.jpg\" width=\"98\" height=\"98\" alt=\"Sam Ingram\" class=\"left\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n    <p><strong>Sam Ingram<\/strong> joined the NNLM Region 1 office in March  2026 as a budget analyst. Sam will be instrumental in the financial operations  for Region 1 and NWSO, helping to ensure compliance  with University and federal standards. Having  worked previously at Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, he brings  strong experience in finance and budgeting, including federally funded  projects.<\/p>\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www2.hshsl.umaryland.edu\/newsletter\/images\/volume20_Number02\/10-2.jpg\" width=\"98\" height=\"98\" alt=\"Ruby Maghoney, MLIS\" class=\"left\">\n\t<p>NNLM Region 1 welcomed <strong>Ruby Maghoney, MLIS,<\/strong> as  a library specialist in December 2025. Ruby will be instrumental in supporting  Region 1&#8217;s work in outreach, training, and funding. She brings a variety of  experience in public service from her previous positions at the Baltimore  Museum of Industry, the National Aquarium, and public libraries in Alabama.<\/p>\n\t<h3>Presentations<\/h3>\n\t<p><strong>Dennis Nangle, MLS<\/strong>, participated as a panelist in the session &#8220;The Fund(er) Gap: Making Sense of Federal Layoffs and the Impact on University Libraries&#8221; at the NISOplus Annual Conference, 2026, Baltimore.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script language=\"javascript\">\n  function myFunction() {\n  var dots = document.getElementById(\"dots\");\n  var moreText = document.getElementById(\"more\");\n  var btnText = document.getElementById(\"myBtn\");\n\n  if (dots.style.display === \"none\") {\n    dots.style.display = \"inline\";\n    btnText.innerHTML = \"Continue Reading\";\n    moreText.style.display = \"none\";\n  } else {\n    dots.style.display = \"none\";\n    btnText.innerHTML = \"Collapse\";\n    moreText.style.display = \"inline\";\n  }\n}<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>IN THIS ISSUE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dean&#8217;s Message<\/li>\n<li>Have You Tried Consensus Yet?<\/li>\n<li>Forgot Something? 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