R Café October Gathering
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 - 11:28
The next R Café gathering will take place on Tuesday, October 25 from 12-1pm on Zoom. Registration is now open.
LSL NOW News and Events of the Lamar Soutter Library
Welcome Melissa Augustine!
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Tue, 10/18/2022 - 12:30
Lamar Soutter Library welcomes Melissa Augustine as the newest member of the Education and Clinical Services Department. She will work not only with students, faculty, and clinicians, but she will also work closely with the Diversity and Inclusion Office and the Office of Health Equity on DEI initiatives.
Melissa brings a unique set of skills to the library. She has significant clinical experience, having worked for several years as a registered nurse. Combined with library skills and a passion for DEI, Melissa is sure to be a great asset to all at UMass Chan and UMass Memorial.
The Unsolved Pathologies Coffee House October 20
Friday, October 7, 2022 - 16:51
You are invited to attend the inaugural event of The Unsolved Pathologies Coffee House; a series of stories and conversations in medicine and science from trainees here at the UMass Chan Medical School on Thursday, October 20 at 6:30pm.
The next Med Moth will be October 12 at 5:30 pm
Thursday, October 6, 2022 - 11:34
Join us for the next Med Moth on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 5:30 pm in the Albert Sherman Center Multipurpose Room and on Zoom. Listen to stories told by UMass Chan students, faculty, and staff and enjoy some light refreshments.
Library Service desk will be closed on Indigenous Peoples' Day
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 - 15:55
The Library will be closed on Monday, October 10 to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Eligible UMass Chan/ UMMHC badge access only to enter the library (24/7). At this time, the library is closed to members of the public.
Library book display: Cultural Competency & Clinical Care
Monday, September 26, 2022 - 10:38
The Library is featuring another book display, "Cultural Competency & Clinical Care," a collection that emphasizes the necessity for understanding and appreciation of culture differences. Please see the full list of titles in the display.
Library book display for Hispanic Heritage Month
Friday, September 16, 2022 - 09:58
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Library is exhibiting selections from its collection. A full list of e-books and print books is available at the Library Book Displays website.
eScholarship@UMassChan is migrating to a new website platform on September 14, 2022
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 13:58
The library is migrating to a new website platform for eScholarship@UMassChan, which will bring substantial benefits in searching, submission, workflow, and efficiency. On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, URLs for content in eScholarship will redirect to the new website: https://repository.escholarship.umassmed.edu/
Medical School electrical testing, September 19, 2022
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 09:49
There will be a scheduled test of the school electrical switch gear on September 19th, beginning at 4:00 a.m. and ending at 7:00 a.m. This testing will cause momentary power interruptions. This may impact lighting in the building. Staff who will be present in the building are advised to have a flashlight, and/or cell phone fully charged in the event that the lighting remains off. No elevators will be operational during this test.
Testing will take place in the main Medical School building only and will not affect the Hospital, Lazare Research Building or Albert Sherman Center.
Upcoming floor maintenance may affect the Library
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 09:03
Beginning Friday evening, August 26th, Facilities will be performing floor maintenance in the A-level Animal Medicine Department for an upcoming inspection. This maintenance will include use of an epoxy or latex paint application to the floor surfaces. The work will be conducted consecutive Fridays on the second shift until complete.
There is a potential for odors related to this work being noticed in the Library, beginning late on Friday and continuing throughout the weekend. The odors should dissipate by Monday morning.