News/Features
Interactive Health Literacy and Consumer Health Exhibit at HSL
2019-09-25 11:04:20
By Linda Johnsen (September 25, 2019)
October is Health Literacy Month. Stop by the Health Sciences Library (HSL) to view this interactive health literacy exhibit, on loan from the Myra Mahon Patient Resource Center at Weill Cornell Medicine until October 18th.
The four-banner exhibit aims to…Event
New Study and Partnership Spaces Coming to Health Sciences Library
2019-08-28 10:19:14
Refurbishment work will take place in the Health Sciences Library as we enhance individual and group study spaces on the fourth floor and welcome Project LABOR as a new collaborative partner on the third floor. Work will begin in late August 2019 and will continue for several months. Access to…
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For All the People: A Century of Citizen Action in Health Care Reform
2019-09-25 11:05:23
The University Libraries at UNC, Chapel Hill is pleased to present For All The People: A Century of Citizen Action in Health Care Reform by The National Library of Medicine. This traveling exhibit will be on display at the Health Sciences Library, second floor, July 29th through September 6th.…
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Surviving Summers in North Carolina Before Air Conditioning
2019-07-26 10:05:31
June 20, 2019 As the thermometer begins its annual climb, an exhibition at the University Libraries looks at the ways that North Carolinians in the late 19th and early 20th centuries kept cool during the hottest months of the year. “Beating the Heat: Surviving Summers in North Carolina Before Air…
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Librarians' role in improving health literacy in their communities
2019-07-11 10:40:38
July 11, 2019 Health literacy is increasingly important in today’s complex information ecosystem, both nationally and globally. Across the world, whether people live in “information rich” or “information poor” societies, the role of health information professionals is a vital one. In the article Health information literacy awareness and capacity building:…
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Try the New Mobile-Friendly Library Catalog
2019-07-08 11:00:35
June 18, 2019 It’s easier than ever to use the University Libraries’ catalog, including when you’re on the go. After several months of testing, we’ve moved a new catalog interface into full production. Try a search and experience: Mobile-friendly displays. Whatever device you use, the interface will be easy…
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HSL Librarians to give Webinar on Interprofessional Education
2019-07-19 10:45:33
Rebecca Carlson McCall, School of Pharmacy liaison, and Jamie Conklin, School of Nursing liaison, will be presenting the webinar "Getting Started with Interprofessional Education (IPE) at Your Institution" on July 11, 2019 through the Medical Library Association (MLA). The webinar will focus on defining interprofessional education and the librarians' role.…
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HSL Events for the Week of Balance, Spring 2019
2019-05-10 09:03:51
The Health Sciences Library has several events planned for the Week of Balance here at UNC! Pet Therapy! Therapy Dog Dallas will visit on April 29th from 12 pm to 2 pm in Rm 527. Therapy Cats Cadi and Vivo are visiting on May 2nd from 12 pm to 2…
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Featured Library Resource: Micromedex with Watson
2019-07-08 11:00:58
Micromedex is now Micromedex with Watson! This product provides evidence-based clinical decision support for pharmaceutical professionals with facility-wide formulary management, NeoFax and…
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Red Carpet Event! Dr. Bob’s Health Literacy Journey: A 4-part Tutorial
2019-05-20 14:56:37
Join us for the premiere of Dr. Bob’s Health Literacy Journey: A 4-part tutorial!
Meet Dr. Bob. He’s adventurous and curious and wants to learn more about health literacy. In this 4-part tutorial, you’ll accompany him on his journey to discover…
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