News for Health Sciences Library
A busy summer with the University Libraries Creation and Innovation Hubs!
The Libraries Creation and Innovation Hubs had a busy summer, welcoming future students into our spaces, promoting our resources to internal and external partners, and preparing for the fall semester. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at our work these past months!
‘I feel like I’ve grown up here’: These three outstanding student employees are creating a community at the Libraries
This year’s outstanding student library employees all have the same thing common: what they love most about the Libraries is the people.
Three new initiatives center innovation at the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine
The Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine has partnered with colleagues across the Libraries and the University to advance three strategic initiatives, thanks to internal funding from the Libraries. Each of these projects tell the story of the global reach and impact of this renowned collection, and the expertise that makes the collection shine.
Health Sciences librarians make their professional conference a hoot
A retrospective of the Midwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association's conference, hosted at the University of Minnesota.
Anatomy resources at the Health Sciences Libraries expand student learning opportunities
An overview of anatomy resources at the Health Sciences Library, including models, VR, online learning tools, and primary sources.
Curating a death and dying toolkit for health professionals
For many of us, the topic of death and dying can be uncomfortable. This discomfort can lead to a lack of conversation and education about death, dying, and disposition. These gaps extend into the educational programs across the health professions so the University’s Center for Interprofessional Health collaborated with the UMN Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program to create a University-wide task force on Death, Dying, and Disposition.
Collections from the Visible Heart Laboratories now in circulation
As with all good partnerships, the path towards relationship-building is marked by moments of opportunity, shared interests, and perfect timing. This is the story of the partnership between the Visible Heart® Laboratories (VHL) and the Health Sciences Library (HSL), which has brought new collections to the library and greater access to the VHL’s exceptional resources.
Future occupational therapists are transforming the field with virtual reality and 3D printing
Future occupational therapists at the University of Minnesota are examining how emerging technologies like virtual reality and 3D printing can help people overcome their individual challenges and regain their personal autonomy.