The Journal of eScience Librarianship has moved to a new publishing platform! Moving to Janeway aligns with JeSLIB’s goal to utilize an open-source platform that integrates with existing open-source scholarly infrastructure and tools.
The Library will be closed on Monday, September 5 for the Labor Day holiday.
Eligible UMMS/UMMHC badge access only to enter the library (24/7). At this time, the library is closed to members of the public.
In response to the spread of Monkeypox both nationally and within the Commonwealth, librarians at Lamar Soutter Library have collected sources of reliable information and tools for effective communication regarding this new declared public health emergency.
Take a break from the summer heat and meet other R users at UMass Chan at these two upcoming R Café Gatherings!
During these gatherings, there will be presentations on specific R libraries, tools, and concepts and time to work on your own projects and ask questions of the group. No prior experience with R required.
Try a graphic novel!
Enjoy unique stories and artistic styles from our Graphic Medicine collection. See the full list of books available. Books are on display throughout the Library.
During this hands-on workshop, participants will learn tips and tricks for creating effective charts in Excel. The workshop will cover best practices for chart layout, color choices, labeling, visualizing data responsibly, and more. All experience levels with Excel are welcome.
For more information, please contact Sally Gore or Tess Grynoch, the instructors for the course.
In August 2022, all content in the eScholarship@UMassChan repository will move to a new web platform. Visit our FAQ page to find answers to questions and updates about the migration.
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 from 1-2pm on Zoom.
Looking for data for your next project? This workshop will cover strategies for finding data, some of the challenges for finding and accessing data, and how to approach those challenges.
For more information, please contact the instructor, Tess Grynoch, a Research Data & Scholarly Communications Librarian in the Lamar Soutter Library.
The Library Service desk will be closed on Independence Day, Monday, July 4, 2022.
Eligible UMass Chan/UMMHC badge access only to enter the Library (24/7). At this time the Library is not open to members of the public.
You're invited to the launch of the UMass Chan R Café on Thursday, June 23 at 2pm on Zoom!
During these gatherings, there will be presentations on specific R libraries, tools, and concepts and time to work on your own projects and ask questions of the group. No prior experience with R required and all UMass Chan students, postdocs, faculty, and staff are welcome. To attend, please fill out this interest form.