Library hours for the Thanksgiving 2021 holiday are as follows:
Regular hours resume on Monday, November 29.
UMass Chan/UMMHC ID access only to enter the library (24/7). The library is not open to members of the public at this time.
Are you preparing to apply for a fellowship or your first R01? Are you maybe procrastinating on your writing your Personal Statement? Have you heard about the changes to the NIH Biosketch format?
Join us at 12:30pm on November 10, 2021 for our hourlong "Perfecting your Biosketch" workshop to learn about the basics of creating a Biosketch (including the Personal Statement), the use of the NCBI tools My Bibliography and SciENcv, and the formatting changes that have recently gone into effect.
The Library will be closed on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11, 2021.
UMass Chan/UMMHC ID access only to enter the library (24/7). The library is not open to members of the public at this time.
Save the dates for these upcoming library workshops for researchers.
The next phase of the Library Skylight Replacement Project will take place beginning Monday, November 1 at 6:00 a.m. New lighting will be installed over the central portion of the first floor. Some construction noise is expected; we apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause to our users. See the full details at the Library Renovation Projects page for more information.
The Library is celebrating Wellness Week (October 25-29) with a book display. The full list of eBooks and print books is available on the book display LibGuide at https://libraryguides.umassmed.edu/book-displays/oct-21-ww.
The Lamar Soutter Library is excited to participate in UMass Chan Cares: Wellness Week 2021, happening October 25-29.
Region 7 of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) hosted at the UMass Chan Medical School is the recipient of an award (3UG4LM012347-06) to serve as the NNLM National Center for Data Services (NCDS) 2021-2026. UMass Chan has entered into a partnership with the NYU Grossman School of Medicine Health Sciences Library (NYUHSL) to lead the NCDS. Alisa Surkis, PhD, MLS will serve as the Director for the NCDS. Dr. Surkis is the Deputy Director and Vice-Chair for Research of the NYUHSL.
Need to know if you can post a copy of your article on your personal website? There’s a librarian for that. Need to share your data to fulfill funding requirements? There’s a librarian for that. Need to get access to an article behind a paywall? There’s a librarian for that. Thinking about writing a systematic review but don’t know how to start your search? Yup, there’s a librarian for that, too.
Join us on Wednesday October 13 at 12:00pm for a 30 minute overview to learn about all the research resources and services the Lamar Soutter Library provides.
The Library will be closed on Monday, October 11 for the holiday.
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.
The Library's October book display is entitled "The Science of Emotion." The full lists of eBooks and print books are available on this LibGuide.
Print books are on display throughout the Library.
Effective September 20, 2021, the Library will be open Monday-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 UMMS/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.
The Library Service Desk will close at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday (9/15and 9/16) this week.
Eligible UMMS/UMMHC badge access only to enter the library (24/7). At this time, the library is not open to members of the public.
The Office of Student Life (OSL) will be hosting a Constitution Day event on 9/16/21 from 1PM to 2PM in the Sherman Center MPR – West room. They will be serving apple pie, asking Constitution trivia questions, and giving out pocket Constitution books. Brush up on your knowledge of the Constitution by going to the National Archives. Stop by for some pie and test your Constitution knowledge!
The Library will be closed on Monday, September 6 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.
The Library is pleased to announce the publication of our FY 2021 Annual Report. The report highlights the outreach and services LSL staff provided to users for Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021. We hope you find our Annual Report informative.
Along with the many other exciting renovations that took place in the Library during 2020-21 (and continue now with the skylight replacement project), the Research & Scholarly Communications Department moved to a new office space. The completely refurbished suite provides individual offices for each librarian in the Department, a workspace for our library assistant, and a shared conference/teaching area that we hope to put to good use as students and staff return to campus.
The Lamar Soutter Library’s (LSL) staff is excited to welcome you to the campus of UMass Medical School. LSL is looking forward to assisting you with your coursework, research, and general information needs.
Library Renovation Project: July 2021 – August 2021
Tired of staring at textbooks? Look no further; the Library has your summer reading list right here:
https://libraryguides.umassmed.edu/book-displays/home
Print books are on display throughout the Library.
Effective August 2, 2021, the Library will be open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. The Library will remain closed Saturday and Sunday. Library doors will close 15 minutes prior to closing time.
Eligible UMMS/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.
Are you interested in knowing which areas of Worcester have the highest rates of hypertension? Or what areas in Central Massachusetts have known environmental contamination? How about visualizing Covid-19 vaccination rates by average income levels in local neighborhoods? We have a resource for that!
The Library is pleased to announce the addition of the LGBTQ+ Source database to our offerings available through EBSCO. The LGBTQ+ Source is primarily a social science database which includes ample coverage of resources related to LGBTQ+ issues, including social determinants of health. The database also includes several journals, magazines and monographs focused on public health, sexual health and mental health through the LGBTQ+ lens.
In observance of Independence Day, the Library will be closed on Monday, July 5.
Eligible badge access only after hours. At this time the Library is not open to members of the public.
REVISED 6-24-2021
Construction of scaffolding for the skylight replacement project is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 28 Wednesday, June 30. Noise levels in the Library during this time will be very high, although the work will be performed during off-hours as much as possible. There will also be a noise meter and signs placed near the Library entrance.
The Library will be closed for the Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 18, 2021.
UMMS/UMMHC ID access only to enter the library (24/7). At this time, the library is not open to members of the public.
In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, the Library is exhibiting selections from its collection. The list of ebooks and print books is available at https://libraryguides.umassmed.edu/access/june-21-pm-display. Print books are on display throughout the first and second floors of the Library.
The Network of the National Library of Medicine welcomes Bennie Finch to our staff as an Education and Outreach Coordinator. Bennie completed a MLIS at Southern Connecticut State University in May and also holds a MSW. She joins librarianship after working as a social worker with children, families, and early childhood education for a number of years.
The Library Service Desk will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 31, 2021.
UMMS/UMMHC ID access only to enter the library (24/7). At this time the library is not open to members of the public.
The Network of the National Library of Medicine is thrilled to welcome Sean Corning to our team as an Education and Outreach Coordinator. This position combines Sean’s instructional, academic research, and medicinal chemistry interests with librarianship.
Sean recently completed his MS in Library and Information Sciences in May and has a MA in Chemistry. Sean is active in the American Library Association.
Starting July 2021, the three skylights situated above the main seating section of the Library (curved couch, large tables, and outside the computer classroom) will be replaced. Scaffolding and safety barriers will be installed in July, and work is expected to continue into mid-August. All three skylights will be removed and reinstalled with a new energy efficient skylight system.
The Education and Clinical Services department is delighted to welcome Amy Reyes to our Library!
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Library is exhibiting selections from its collection. The list of e-books and print books is available at https://libraryguides.umassmed.edu/access/may-21-mham-display. Print books are on display throughout the first floor of the Library.
Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 6:30 p.m., Zoom Event
The HiM Committee of Lamar Soutter Library and Dr. Richard Berlin invite you to the award ceremony and readings of poetry and creative writings by fellow UMMS medical, nursing, doctoral students, residents, and Fellows. The Gerald F. Berlin Creative Writing Award is funded by a donation from Richard M. Berlin, MD, a poet, and Instructor in Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
The Library Service Desk will be closed for the Patriots' Day holiday on Monday, April 19, 2021.
UMMS/UMMHC ID access only to enter the library (24/7). At this time the library is not open to members of the public.
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the Library is exhibiting selections from its collection. The list of e-books and print books is available at https://libraryguides.umassmed.edu/access/apr-21-aam-display. Print books are on display throughout the first floor of the Library.
Need to know if you can post a copy of your article on your personal website? There’s a librarian for that. Need to share your data to fulfill funding requirements? There’s a librarian for that. Need to get access to an article behind a paywall? There’s a librarian for that. Thinking about writing a systematic review but don’t know how to start your search? Yup, there’s a librarian for that, too.
Join us on Monday, March 29 at 1:00pm for a 30 minute overview to learn about all the research resources and services the Lamar Soutter Library provides.
The Library will be undergoing a bit of destructive demolition on the skylights beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 13. Work will continue until 4:00 p.m. We apologize for the noise, but repairs are needed and improvements are on the way!
Ear buds are available at the Library Service Desk.
There will be an audio test of the overhead paging system in the Medical School building starting at 5 p.m. today, 3/16/2021. The testing will involve music being played on the overhead paging system throughout the night since all the floors and wings will need to be checked.
The Gerald F. Berlin Prize is awarded for creative writing, prose or poetry, authored by UMass 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.
Submission Deadline: April 7, 2021
In honor of Women's History Month, the Library is exhibiting selections from its collection. The list of e-books and print books is available at https://libraryguides.umassmed.edu/access/mar-21-whm-display. Print books are on display throughout the first floor of the Library.
The Lamar Soutter Library is pleased to co-sponsor with Office of Student Life Project Civility, UMMS Diversity and Inclusion Office, and the UMMS student chapters of White Coats for Black Lives and the Student National Medical Association, a film screening and post-screening panel discussions of the documentary film Black Men in White Coats.
Due to the expected snow the Library Service Desk will close today, February 18, at 2:00 p.m.
UMMS/UMMHC ID access only to enter the library (24/7). At this time the library is not open to members of the public.
In honor of Black History Month, the Library is exhibiting selections from its collection. A full list of e-books and print books is available at https://libraryguides.umassmed.edu/access/book-displays. Print books are on display throughout the first floor of the Library.
Due to an expected snowstorm the Library Service Desk will be closed tomorrow, February 9, 2021.
UMMS/UMMHC ID access only to enter the library (24/7). At this time the library is not open to members of the public.
Due to yesterday's snowstorm, the Library Service Desk will also be closed today, February 2, 2021.
UMMS/UMMHC ID access only to enter the library (24/7). At this time the library is not open to members of the public.
The Library Service Desk will be closed for the Presidents Day holiday on Monday, February 15, 2021.
UMMS/UMMHC ID access only to enter the library (24/7). At this time the library is not open to members of the public.
Due to inclement weather, the Library Service Desk will be closed today, Monday, February 1, 2021.
UMMS/UMMHC ID access only to enter the library (24/7). At this time the library is not open to members of the public.
What’s your h-index? Should you care? What does it mean?
Is anyone tweeting about your recent paper?
Is publishing in journals with high impact factors really important for your job search (or tenure)?
The Library Service Desk will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 18, 2021.
UMMS/UMMHC ID access only to enter the library (24/7). At this time the library is not open to members of the public.
This is the second reminder that your login method to EZproxy will be changing on Monday, January 4, 2021. Users with a umassmed.edu email address will use their umassmed.edu email credentials to authenticate. EZproxy users without a umassmed.edu email address will continue to use their barcode number and password to log in.