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Author talk and book signing - Scott Britz-Cunningham, MD, PhD

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 - 09:22

The UMass Chan Department of Radiology and the NeuroNexus Institute invite you to hear Scott Britz-Cunningham, MD, PhD discuss his recently published book, Interface. The talk and book signing event will be held at the Lamar Soutter Library on Friday, December 9 from 12-1:30 p.m.

Brief remarks will begin at 12:15 p.m. on “The Digital Leviathan,” about how information technology and social media are affecting our society and human nature itself, which inspired Dr. Britz-Cunningham to write Interface.

Worcester Refugee Assistance Project - Holiday toy drive

Monday, November 28, 2022 - 11:07

Please consider giving to the Worcester Refugee Assistance Project's Holiday toy drive! Help spread holiday cheer to families in need in the Worcester area.

To donate, please first fill out this Google spreadsheet. Then you can drop off your donation near the Library service desk until December 8. Please donate new, unwrapped toys for children ages six month to eight years. Thank you!

So, You Need a NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan? New NIH Requirements and How to Meet Them

Friday, November 18, 2022 - 15:55

Join us for a webinar reviewing the new NIH DMS Policy!

A more extensive Data Management and Sharing Plan will be required for all NIH grant applications that produce scientific data starting January 25, 2023. Join the Research Data & Scholarly Communications librarians to learn more about this new policy, tools to create a Data Management and Sharing Plan, and other research data management resources available at UMass Chan.

When: Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 1-2pm

Where: Zoom

New Library hours effective October 31, 2022

Wednesday, October 19, 2022 - 13:59

Effective October 31, 2022, the Library will be open Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The Library will remain closed Saturday and Sunday. Library doors will close 15 minutes prior to closing time.

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. If your badge is not working after hours, please contact the Campus Police at 508-856-3296.

Welcome Melissa Augustine!

Tuesday, October 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.