University of Maryland Baltimore Health Sciences & Human Services Library

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) seeks new ideas to help improve access to health information made available via the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM). The HSHSL is the Regional Medical Library for the NNLM Region 1.

This Request for Information (RFI) offers health sciences and public libraries, health professionals, researchers, public health workers, community organizations, the public, or any other interested party the opportunity to provide information about how the NLM can best provide better access to biomedical information and health information through the NNLM going forward.

Response Due Date: 08/30/2024

Any individual or organization is welcome to submit a response: https://bit.ly/4bWY43p

of Maryland, Baltimore

The HSHSL's Open Access Publishing Fund is designed to improve access to research produced at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. The fund will reimburse 50% of the cost of article processing charges for Open Access (OA) journals up to a maximum of $3,000 for early-career researchers. The fund has a limited budget. Reimbursements will be made on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. Learn more: https://www.hshsl.umaryland.edu/services/apc.php

Set up to link to HSHSL resources with the Findit button: https://bit.ly/HSLGoogleScholar University of Maryland, Baltimore

The HSHSL will be closed Thursday, July 4 - Sunday, July 7 for the Independence Day holiday.

Join the HSHSL for a screening and group discussion of “Hiding in the Walls,” a documentary that explores the fraught history of lead’s government-mandated use in low-income housing in Baltimore.

The film will be shown on July 10 at noon on the HSHSL’s second floor, followed by a discussion from 1 – 1:30 p.m. Feel free to view the film in advance and join us for the Q&A, or come for the entire event. The documentary is free to view using your UMid and password or public library card. Log in here: www.kanopy.com/en/signup

Registration is required: bit.ly/HSLdocu University of Maryland, Baltimore

Hiding in the Walls - Trailer AVAILABLE NOW from Video Projecthttps://www.videoproject.org/hiding-in-the-walls.htmlHiding in the Walls offers a look inside the unseen landscape of lead po...

The HSHSL will be closed Thursday, July 4 - Sunday, July 7 for the Independence Day holiday. University of Maryland, Baltimore 🗽 🎆

In observance of , the HSHSL will be closed on Wednesday, June 19. This special day marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates African American freedom and achievements. We join in honoring this significant day in our nation's history.

The 2024 HSHSL Book it Forward campaign has successfully wrapped up! Thanks to the UMB community’s incredible generosity, we donated 700 children’s books to the Maryland Book Bank. This organization is committed to expanding equitable access to books in under-resourced schools and communities, helping all children to thrive.

The HSHSL is hosting a traveling banner exhibition exploring the story of citizen action taken against the environmental danger of lead. exposure can cause neurological problems and even death. Despite this, lead has been pervasive in many aspects of American life, especially in City, for over a century.

The exhibit begins on the library’s first floor with the majority located on the second floor. Sources of lead in everyday items and our environment are on display, as well as a detailed map of lead concentration in Baltimore City neighborhoods.

Look for our announcement of upcoming programming, featuring a documentary on lead in Baltimore and a group discussion.

The National Library of Medicine produced this exhibition and the companion website (https://bit.ly/3xinCcM).

Meet online or in-person with an HSHSL librarian for assistance in finding literature for your research papers, projects, grant applications and more. Consultations focus on using library databases and developing strategies to make your search more efficient and effective. http://bit.ly/HSHSLResearchConsult

The HSHSL will be closed for Memorial Day weekend, May 25-27. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday!

Before you enjoy the long holiday weekend, swing by the HSHSL for a leisure reading book from our collection of bestsellers.

The May Connective Issues newsletter has arrived, Dive in to learn how we enhance your initiatives with our specialized expertise, comprehensive resources, and a wide array of services designed to support your work..: https://bit.ly/HSHSLci

Summer hours begin May 15: https://bit.ly/3woSvMw! We look forward to seeing you at the HSHSL ☀️😃

The HSHSL sends its heartfelt congratulations to the graduating class of 2024! As you prepare to take on new challenges, we want to remind you of the support and resources available to you beyond graduation. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4dFTE2Y 👩‍🎓🙌

Wrapping up finals and graduation is almost here. Need a breather? We’ve got , , and pages to help you chill. Best of luck from HSHSL! @

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.

From April 1 - May 31, the 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.
Image courtesy of University of Maryland BioPark.

A new library system is coming May 23rd! The upgraded OneSearch experience will be mobile-friendly, customizable, and make requesting books and articles easier than ever. Learn more on our website: https://bit.ly/hshslnewlibrarysystem

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 p.m. Treat yourself to some delicious big soft from Philly Pretzel Factory, served with a variety of tasty condiments. Don't let this opportunity slip by!

The Weise Gallery presents artworks by four Baltimore-based artists: Bridget Cimino, James Eichelberger, Matt Muirhead, and Beth-Ann Wilson. Come and experience an exhibition that celebrates the natural world, as envisioned by these gifted local talents. The show, Expounding on Nature, runs from April 3 - May 17. Artwork shown in this post: The Second Before, by Bridget Cimino.

From April 1 - May 31, the 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.

HSHSL is closed Sunday, March 31 for the Easter holiday.

Stop by the first floor of the HSHSL for a visual treat. We have two delightful 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 dispensers that are equally charming. Which one is your favorite?

The HSHSL’s current Collab Lab Exhibit showcases student artwork from Mother Mary Lange Catholic School School in the library’s Weise Gallery. This is our second partnership with the School, located in West Baltimore and serving grades PreK through 8th.

The HSHSL is holding a for this engaging student art throughout its residence at the Library (February 21 – March 22, 2024). If you see a piece you enjoy, write your email and bid on the bid sheet next to the artwork. Winning bidders will be notified at the close of the exhibit. All proceeds will benefit the Mother Mary Lange school.

describes the intersection of and health care. The combination can lead to a deeper understanding of the experience of conditions such as pain, motherhood, epilepsy & anxiety to name but a few. Browse the HSHSL’s graphic medicine collection on the library’s 1st floor or even share a suggestion of your own: https://bit.ly/3uuDxUd

Due to inclement weather, the HSHSL will have a delayed opening on Saturday, February 17th. The Library will open at 9:45am.

On Feb 1, 2024, the Library enthusiastically welcomed Emily Hurst, MSLS, as the new dean of the HSHSL and associate vice provost at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB).

The HSHSL is proud to start a new and exciting chapter in partnership with the students, faculty, and staff at UMB and our neighbors in the Baltimore community. More about Dean Hurst: https://bit.ly/3HPYP1v

Love Data Week (Feb. 12 -16) is an international celebration of all things data! Join us for an in-person workshop "Writing Data Management Plans with DMPTool," open office hours for personalized help with data management plans, and a virtual panel discussion "Telling Baltimore Stories Through Data."
Register: https://bit.ly/LoveData24HSHSL

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