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LSL NOW News and Events of the Lamar Soutter Library

Library Closed Thursday January 4th

Wednesday, January 3, 2018 - 19:17

Due to the anticipated winter storm with significant snowfall and blizzard conditions, the Lamar Soutter Library will be closed Thursday, January 4th. The UMass Medical School campuses will continue to maintain operations, however, all non-essential UMMS employees have been advised not to report to work.

As a reminder, the library is accessible 24/7 for eligible patrons using their ID badge. In addition, authorized users can access many of our resources through the library homepage at https://library.umassmed.edu 

Winter Holiday Library Hours

Thursday, December 21, 2017 - 15:39

The 2017-2018 Winter Holiday Hours for the library are as follows:

Friday, December 22nd: 7:30am-5pm

Saturday, December 23rd: 10am-3pm

Sunday, December 24th: 10am-3pm

Monday, December 25th: CLOSED

Tuesday, December 26th: CLOSED

Wednesday, December 27th - Friday, December 29th: 7:30am-5pm

Saturday, December 30th: 10am-3pm

Sunday, December 31st: 10am-3pm

Monday, January 1st: CLOSED

The 14th Annual Gerald F. Berlin Prize for Creative Writing Call for Submissions

Tuesday, December 12, 2017 - 11:00

The Gerald F. Berlin Prize is awarded for creative writing, prose or poetry, authored by UMass medical students, nursing students, graduate students, residents, and fellows based at UMass Medical School, Berkshire Medical Center, Worcester Medical Center/St. Vincent's or Baystate Medical Center.

Library Annual Report for FY 2017

Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - 15:00

The Lamar Soutter Library (LSL) at University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2017 Annual Report in a new “page-turner” digital format. When you access the site, you also have the option to download a PDF of the Annual Report.

The report highlights the many services LSL staff provided to users from July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017. LSL staff focuses on responding to the needs of the UMMS community and contribute our skills and expertise as appropriate and requested.

Highlights include:

Bringing HIV/AIDS Information to the Heart of the Commonwealth: University of Massachusetts Medical School

Thursday, November 9, 2017 - 15:15

The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) Lamar Soutter Library is excited about the launch of the AIDS Community Outreach Project, “Bringing HIV/AIDS Information to the Heart of the Commonwealth”. The project is a collaboration between the Lamar Soutter Library, AIDS Project Worcester (APW), and Worcester Public Library (WPL).