Two reasons to stop by the SMC Campus Center next Tuesday:

The campus Office of Communication and Public Affairs will be filming for this year’s graduation video, and the Campus Wellness Fair will be happening at the same time.

Tuesday, April 14
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SMC Campus Center, First Floor (Fireplace Lounge)

Graduating students are invited to take part in the video, which will be shown at commencement, featured on UMB social media, and included in President Bruce Jarrell’s graduation message.

While you’re there, stop by the HSHSL table at the Wellness Fair. We’ll have swag and ideas for supporting your well-being, including quiet spaces, leisure reading, and movement-friendly workstations.

Whether you’re celebrating, taking a break, or just passing through, we hope to see you there.

The HSHSL, in partnership with the University Student Government Association (USGA), is pleased to announce the availability of free period products for students at the HSHSL.

Funding for this initiative is shared between HSHSL and USGA, reflecting a collaborative commitment to advancing student wellness and campus inclusion. Beginning this month, period products will be available at no cost in the following locations:

• First floor women’s restroom
• First floor all-gender restroom
• Fifth floor women’s restroom

The initiative was developed through conversations and a commitment between student leaders and HSHSL administration to address a basic need that directly impacts student success. By removing financial and access barriers to essential products, HSHSL and USGA aim to foster a more inclusive and supportive campus environment.

HSHSL and USGA are proud to collaborate on initiatives that advance access, wellness, and student-centered support across UMB.

Blog post researched and written by Spring 2026 University of Kentucky School of Information Sciences Alternative Spring Break Intern, Tessa Mills. During her week-long internship, Tessa worked with the 1843 volume of the Early School of Medicine Dissertation adding metadata to an internal spreadsheet which will be made accessible for users to more easily use the collection online. 

Historical Context Note:

The Health Sciences and Human Services Library Historical Collections’ strives to provide broad access to our diverse collections both in person and digitally. Materials in our collections appear as they originally were published or created and may contain offensive or inappropriate language or images and may be offensive to users. The University of Maryland, Baltimore does not endorse the views expressed in these materials. Materials should be viewed in the context in which they were created.

Rediscovering an 1843 Thesis on Scruvy:

The dangers of nineteenth-century sea travel extended far beyond storms and shipwrecks. For many sailors, the greatest threat was disease, particularly scurvy, a condition that could quietly devastate crews during long voyages. Weakness, bleeding gums, and eventual death were all too common abroad ships that lacked access to fresh food. Although widely recognized, the causes of scurvy were still debated well into the mid-1800s, making it a subject of ongoing medical inquiry.

One such inquiry can be found in the 1843 medical dissertation collection held by the University of Maryland, Baltimore. This volume, now digitized and available through the Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL), contains a range of student theses reflecting the medical knowledge and concerns of the time. Among them is a dissertation titled Scurvy, written by Augustus J. Bowie.

Augustus Jesse Bowie (1815-1887) received his medical degree from the University of Maryland in 1843. At the time of his dissertation, he was already serving as an Assistant Surgeon in the United States Navy, an experience that likely shaped his interest in diseases associated with maritime life. Naval surgeons occupied a critical role in the nineteenth century, observing and treating illnesses under challenging conditions, often far from established medical institutions. For Bowie, Scurvy would not have been an abstract topic, but a very real threat encountered in the course of his service.

Bowie’s dissertation reflects a moment in medical history when scurvy was well known but not yet fully understood. While the effectiveness of citrus fruits in preventing the disease had been observed decades earlier, the underlying cause (vitamin C deficiency) would not be identified until much later. In the early nineteenth century, physicians still debated competing theories, attributing scurvy to environmental conditions, diet, or imbalances within the body. Treatments varied widely, and medical consensus remained elusive.

The inclusion of Bowie’s work in the 1843 dissertation collection offer valuable insight into how emerging physicians engaged with these uncertainties. His thesis represents not only a requirement for earning a medical degree, but also a contribution to a broader effort to understand and manage a persistent and deadly condition. 

Following his early career in the Navy, Bowie later settled in San Francisco, where he became an established and respected physician. His professional contributions were significant enough to be recognized in a published memorial after his death, indicating the lasting impact of his medical career. Seen in this light, his dissertation on scurvy marks the beginning of a lifetime dedicated to the practice of medicine.

Today, the digitization of these early dissertations allows researchers, students, and the public to revisit these historical perspectives. What was once a bound volume accessible only in person is now searchable and available online, opening new opportunities for discovery and interpretation. Bowie’s thesis, like many others in the collection, serves as a reminder that medical knowledge is continually evolving; shaped by observation, experience, and the gradual accumulation of understanding.

By preserving and sharing these works, the HSHSL digital collections not only safeguard the past but also invite new conversations about the history of medicine and the individuals who contributed to it.

Check out more historical resources and UMB research go to the UMB Digital archive.

References: 

• Bowie, Augustus J. (1843). University of Maryland Medical Dissertation. p. 483. HSHSL Digital Archive. https://archive.org/details/universityofmary43unse/page/n481/mode/2up
• Health Science and Human Services Library. “Dissertations, 1843 Collection.” University of Maryland, Baltimore. https://archive.hshsl.umaryland.edu/collections/24a5243d-830d-4939-a929-90425ad3309b
• National Library of Medicine. Dr. Augustus J. Bowie: In Memoriam. NLM Unique ID:101728202. https://collections.nlm.nih.gov/catalog/nlm:nlmuid-101728202-bk
• Carpenter, Kenneth J. (2004). “The History of Scurvy and Vitamin C.” Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC535077/
• Alan, Robert. (1959). “James Lind–Conqueror of Scruvy.” Parke, Davis & Company. Wiki Commons.  https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:James_Lind-conqueror_of_scurvy.jpg 

Our April Hidden Sasquatch Hunt wrapped up faster than we expected. All three Bigfoots were found within two days!

Thank you to everyone who joined the hunt. We loved seeing how quickly the clues were solved and how much enthusiasm this brought to the library.

Congratulations to our winners who each took home their very own Sasquatch.

Still want to solve the clues? You can follow the trail to each original hiding spot, now marked to reveal where the Sasquatches were discovered.

The HSHSL building will be closed on Sunday, April 5, for the Easter holiday.

While our physical spaces will be unavailable, you can still access databases, journals, and guides through the library website.

Over the coming weeks, the HSHSL team will be conducting a weeding and shifting project on the fifth floor. This work is part of our ongoing effort to refresh the physical collection, ensure materials remain relevant, and make it easier for users to navigate the stacks.

During this project, HSHSL librarians will carefully review and remove materials that are no longer a good fit (literally and metaphorically). As space is freed, remaining books will be shifted and redistributed to create space and improve browsing. For a temporary period, shelves may look unusual: some sections may appear partially empty or in transition while this work is underway. While it may be tempting to “spruce up” the shelves when you pass them, please leave everything as-is to allow the weeding team to properly assess the available space. 

Access to materials will remain available throughout the project. If you have trouble locating an item or need assistance, members of the HSHSL team are always happy to help at the service desk. 

Weeding teams will be mindful of noise as the fifth floor is a quiet space, but please be patient as some conversation is necessary for this project. If you have noise concerns, please stop by the Information Services desk for earplugs or headphones. Or try the third or fourth floors while teams are working on this project.  

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve the fifth-floor stacks and create a more usable, welcoming collection for our community.

The March issue of Connective Issues is now available, featuring news and updates from across the library. In this edition, Dean Hurst shares the completed 2025 annual report, highlights progress toward compliance with Title II of the ADA, and previews upcoming improvements to the first floor. You’ll also find information about an NNLM Region 1 training opportunity, a new partnership with USGA to provide free period products, and a look at the latest exhibit in the gallery.

Did you know that each school at UMB has a dedicated librarian? Getting to know your librarian is one of the easiest ways to make your research process smoother.

Your liaison librarian can help with:

• Research and database searching
• Finding and evaluating sources
• Systematic reviews and advanced literature searches
• Citation questions and reference management tools

They also work closely with your program and understand the resources and assignments specific to your field.

Find your school’s librarian.

You can also stop by the Information Services Desk, and we will be happy to connect you.

If you’re hearing music, cheering, or a general festive rumble, it’s not your imagination. It’s Opening Day for the Baltimore Orioles, and the sound is making its way into the building.

We love it, sure, but we know you might not love it for studying.

If you need a little quiet, we’ve got:

• Earplugs
• Headphones (regular and USB-C)

Just ask at the Information Services Desk.

Contact Information Services at hshsl@umaryland.edu or 410-706-7995.

The HSHSL Weise Gallery will host “Steven Waugh: Darkness and Light” from March 27 to May 15, 2026.

Waugh, a self-taught Baltimore painter, creates photorealistic black-and-white oil paintings. His recent work explores themes of light and shadow through subjects such as nature, classic cars and portraits of 1920s film stars.

The library will host a reception in May 2026. Details will be announced soon.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore community has access to Academic Video Online (AVON), a large streaming video collection of educational films, documentaries, interviews, and performances. The database includes more than 85,000 streaming titles that support teaching, learning, and research across many disciplines.

Ways to Use AVON

• Find a documentary for a class presentation
• Watch interviews with experts on health policy or public health
• Explore historical footage related to medicine and health care
• Discover educational films that support course topics

What You Can Find

AVON includes titles from respected educational and documentary producers. Topics relevant to UMB programs include:

• Public health and health policy
• Counseling and psychology
• Rehabilitation therapy
• Nursing and clinical practice
• Social determinants of health
• Science and medicine

The collection also includes historical footage, interviews with researchers and clinicians, and documentaries on social and cultural issues related to health care.

Helpful Tools for Teaching and Learning

AVON includes tools that make it easy to use video in coursework.

You can:

• Create clips from longer videos
• Build playlists for classes or study topics
• Embed videos or clips in Blackboard
• Search transcripts to locate specific content
• Stream anywhere with your UMB credentials

Start Exploring

Access Academic Video Online (AVON) to browse the collection or search for videos related to your area of study.

For help getting started, including tips on creating clips, playlists, and embedding videos in Blackboard, visit the AVON subject guide. If you have questions or need support, contact Information Services at hshsl@umaryland.edu or 410-706-7995.

Access to Academic Video Online is provided through the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) library consortium.

Curious about AI tools for finding and summarizing research? Join us virtually for a 30-minute introduction to Consensus, an AI-powered search engine that synthesizes peer-reviewed literature to highlight areas of agreement and disagreement in the evidence. Explore our Consensus LibGuide for guidance and examples (opens in a new window).

In this session, you will learn:

• How Consensus works and what it searches
• When it can save you time exploring the evidence on a topic
• Its strengths and limitations
• How it compares to traditional databases and other AI tools

Consensus is a powerful accelerator, but it does not replace systematic searching. Join us to learn how to use it responsibly and effectively. 

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Noon to 12:30 p.m.
Online
Register for the Intro to Consensus workshop (opens in a new window)

Register for a workshop (opens in a new window)

Enhancing Patient Outcomes Through Clear Health Communication

Are you aware of your patients’ ability to understand and act on the information you give them? Evidence shows that health care providers often overestimate what patients understand. Low health literacy is linked to higher mortality, increased hospitalization and readmission, and poor self-management of chronic disease. This workshop covers the basics of health literacy and clear communication, including practical tools to help you create easy-to-read materials.

Tuesday, March 17, 1-2:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 30, 9-10:30 a.m.

Health Information Resources for Culturally Diverse Patients

Want to improve communication with patients whose native language is not English? In this workshop, you will explore patient education resources, including medical information available in multiple languages. The session also examines how using these resources can improve patient compliance and health outcomes.

Tuesday, March 24, 10-11:15 a.m.
Tuesday, April 21, 1-2:15 p.m.

Need a keyboard, mouse or headphones while you study at the HSHSL? The library now offers USB keyboards, mice and headphones for grab-and-go use at the service desk.

You can continue to borrow mini whiteboards, standard headphones and adjustable stands.

No checkout required. Take what you need and return it to the desk before you leave.

Questions? Ask us at the desk. We are happy to help.

The Library building will be closed from 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 through Monday, Feb. 23 due to inclement weather.

While our building is closed, our online services remain open. You can access databases, ebooks, journals, streaming media, and research guides through our website with your University credentials.

Most library staff will be working remotely during regular weekday hours while the building is closed. If you need research help or have questions, email hshsl@umaryland.edu and someone will respond as soon as possible.

Stay safe, stay warm, and we look forward to seeing you when we reopen.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), first founded as the College of Medicine of Maryland in 1807, has seen several mergers with other Baltimore area Colleges and Universities and a term as a branch campus of the University of Maryland, College Park from 1920 to 1970.  The history of women at UMB is intermingled with the histories of these Baltimore schools.  Women’s history at UMB, was challenging; the first women fought hard to earn a spot as students, faculty, and staff. The women faced tremendous sexism, criticism, and discrimination but nevertheless they preserved and helped create a safer and more welcoming space for women at UMB.

The exhibit highlights the brief stories of eleven of these firsts: Dr. Emilie Foeking, Louisa Parsons, Dr. Lady Mary Johnson, Ruth Lee Briscoe, Dr. B. Olive Cole, Dr. Teresa Ora Snaith, Esther E. McCready, Dr. Ruth H. Young, Dr. Barbara C. Hansen, Alice Cary, and Dr. Natalie D. Eddington.

The exhibit will be in the Weise Gallery from February 20 to March 20, 2026.

Introduction

“Valentine” is synonymous with Saint Valentine, a third-century Roman martyred saint, or February 14, Saint Valentine’s Day, but it was also once a common given name and remains a familiar surname. The name is derived from the Latin word valens, meaning strong and healthy. Today it is not a popular given name in the United States, but during the twentieth century it was more common. Valentine as a surname, according to genealogy sites like Family Search and Ancestry, is seen most frequently in the United States, England, and Canada.

As a long-standing institution of higher learning, the University of Maryland, Baltimore has seen at least 15 graduates with the last name of Valentine and an additional 5 graduates with the first name of Valentine. Read on to learn more about two of UMB’s own Dr. Valentines: Aloysius W. Valentine and Francis J. Valentine.

Aloysius W. Valentine

Aloysius William Valentine was born in Baltimore, Sept. 16, 1874; he first attended and graduated from the Maryland College of Pharmacy (MCP), the predecessor of the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy (UMSOP). Following graduation from the MCP in 1895, Valentine worked at Richardson’s Pharmacy in Bel Air, MD where he met his wife, Kortright Monroe Richardson. 

After a few years as a pharmacist, Valentine entered the University of Maryland, School of Medicine (UMSOM) in 1902. As a student he was active in school groups and even served as a Valentine graduated in 1904 and set up a medical office at 610 North Carolina Ave. in Washington D.C., where he practiced for 40 years. Dr. Valentine was a huge supporter of the UMSOM Alumni Association, serving as the D.S. Alumni group’s secretary and organizing several Washington D.C. He was often quoted in alumni publications like, Old Maryland, encouraging his fellow alumni to support the school and subscribe to the alumni journals.

“It ought to be eagerly subscribed for; it thrills one and carries him back to happy student days.” – Dr. A.W. Valentine, Old Maryland, February 1905

Valentine retired from practice in 1944 because of poor health. He died July 5, 1951 of arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Francis J. Valentine

Francis John Valentine was born Oct. 7, 1880; he entered the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry (UMSOD) in 1900 and graduated in 1903. Following graduation, he joined the faculty of UMSOD as an assistant demonstrator of Operative Dentistry and served as an associate editor of Old Maryland, an alumni publication of the University. In 1913, Dr. Valentine was hired as head of the Dental Infirmary at the University Hospital, predecessor of the University of Maryland Medical Center. He held the directorship until it was abolished in 1915 when the UMSOD and Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Merged. Sources suggest that Dr. Valentine also had a private practice at 13 W. Mulberry St. in Baltimore.

Dr. Valentine was an active member of the University’s Alumni Association, serving on its advisory council.  Dr. Valentine was an active member of Baltimore society. In 1911 he received an honorary Master of Arts Degree from Rock Hill College in Ellicott City. He was also supportive of the Baltimore Boy Scouts. Dr. Valentine died on Oct. 12, 1934.

Conclusion

Interested in learning more about UMB’s Valentine graduates?  Search the HSHSL’s Alumni Database to see all the doctor, nurse, pharmacist, and social worker Valentine’s. Use the Digital Archive to discover Yearbook photos, Academic Catalogs, and Alumni Publications.  For more information or help using our historical collections contact Tara Wink, Historical Collections Librarian and Archivist.

Further Reading and Sources:

_{“Aloysius William Valentine,” Find A Grave. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/208567489/aloysius-william-valentine
“Francis John Valentine,” Find A Grave. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177791887/francis-john-valentine
Bones, Molars, and Briefs. (1903). https://archive.org/details/bonesmolarsbrief1903univ/page/n5/mode/2up
Bones, Molars, and Briefs. (1904). https://archive.org/details/bonesmolarsbrief1904univ/page/n5/mode/2up},
_{University of Maryland Dental Department Faculty Minutes, 1911-1922. (1922). https://archive.org/details/umddf_minutes_1911-1922/page/n5/mode/2up
Old Maryland. (1905-1914). https://archive.org/details/umarylandbaltimoredigitalarchive?tab=collection&query=%22Old+Maryland%22&sort=title}

UMB community members, did you know the Health Sciences and Human Services Library offers children’s books on oral health that you can check out and use when talking with children?

February is Children’s Dental Health Month, a great time to explore our curated list of 22 recommended children’s books. These titles cover oral health care, visiting the dentist and basic information about teeth. Several of the books are also available in Spanish.

All books are located on the library’s fifth floor and can be checked out at the Information Services desk.

View the full list in our subject guide:
bit.ly/HSHSL-KidsDental

Flowers that never wilt and never need watering. A four-pack of botanical stickers is a fun Valentine’s gift for just $5 at the HSHSL online store.

The Health Sciences and Human Services Library’s Faith and Religious Practice Space is available in Room 301 on the HSHSL’s third floor. It provides a quiet, inclusive setting for reflection, meditation, and prayer for UMB faculty, staff, and students.

Please visit at your convenience and help keep the room clean and respectful for all.

For more details, review the Faith and Religious Practice Space Guidelines.

If you have questions or feedback, contact hshsl@umaryland.edu or 410-706-7995.

Updated Jan. 26, 12:45 p.m.
The Library building will be closed from 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 through Tuesday, Jan. 27 due to inclement weather.

While our building is closed, our online services remain open. You can access databases, ebooks, journals, streaming media, and research guides through our website with your University credentials.

Most library staff will be working remotely during the closure. If you need research help or have questions, email hshsl@umaryland.edu and someone will respond as soon as possible.

Stay safe, stay warm, and we look forward to seeing you when we reopen.

Love Data Week, set for Feb. 9 to 13, is an international celebration of all things data.

Each year, the Data and Bioinformation Services team at the Health Sciences and Human Services Library engages the university community on topics such as data management, sharing, wrangling, and visualization, as well as open and reproducible science.

This year’s theme is “Where’s the Data?,” which encourages us to think about data’s journey from collection through storage and preservation.

Join us for the events below.

Where’s the Data? Finding and Accessing Research Data at UMB

Date and time: Wednesday, Feb. 11, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Registration: Register for the session (opens in a new window)

Need to access clinical or administrative data for research but not sure where to start? After a brief overview of HSHSL-supported data resources, this virtual session will feature experts from ICTR and PRC to explain the process of requesting UMMS EPIC data and administrative claims datasets.

This session is ideal for faculty, students engaged in research, and research staff. Accessing data does not have to be a mystery.

Speakers:

• Amy Yarnell, MLS
  Head of Data and Bioinformation Services, Health Sciences and Human Services Library
• Eberechukwu Onukwugha, PhD
  Professor; Executive Director, Pharmaceutical Research Computing Center; Department of Practice, Sciences, and Health Outcomes Research; University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
• Wanda Hill, MS, BSN, RN
  Director of Operations, UMB Institute for Clinical and Translational Research

Data and Doughnuts

Date and time: Thursday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to noon
Location: HSHSL first floor

Stop by our table to grab a doughnut and chat with the HSHSL Data Services team. Then from 11 a.m. to noon, visit the HSHSL Positivi-tree and celebrate self-care for Valentine’s Day.

Managing Your Qualitative Data with the Qualitative Data Repository (QDR)

Date and time: Thursday, Feb.12, 1 to 2 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Registration: Register for the session (opens in a new window)

In this webinar, researchers will explore options for sharing qualitative data, with a special focus on the Qualitative Data Repository (QDR), to which the University of Maryland, Baltimore has an institutional membership. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of qualitative data sharing norms and practices across the social, health, and other human focused sciences.

The session will highlight practical steps researchers can take to keep qualitative materials organized throughout any project, which also can support future archiving and re use of the materials they collect. QDR’s Associate Director will further showcase examples of nuanced data sharing approaches from current published data projects, including sensitive data secured under different levels of access control, will demonstrate how the deposit process at the repository works, and highlight data available for pedagogical purposes as well.

This webinar is intended for faculty, students, and staff who are using qualitative or multi method techniques. It is especially useful for those preparing data management or data sharing plans (DMPs or DMSPs) for federal or private foundation funding applications.

Speaker: Dessislava Kirilova, Associate Director, Qualitative Data Repository

Caption the Chart Challenge

Dates: Feb. 9 to 13
Location: HSHSL

Find one of our chart displays around the HSHSL and try your hand at writing a creative and funny caption.

Questions? Contact: Amy Yarnell, Head of Data and Bioinformation Services ayarnell@hshsl.umaryland.edu 

The Health Sciences and Human Services Library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The library will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 20, with regular semester hours.

Thank you for planning ahead.

The HSHSL has an electronic subscription to The New York Times and other newspapers through ProQuest’s National Newspapers database. You can access the database using a tablet or phone, but the display may not be optimized.

To access the database, follow these steps:

1. Go to the library’s home page.
2. In the red navigation bar, open the Find Resources drop-down menu and select Databases.
3. Click the letter N from the alphabetical list.
4. Select National Newspapers Core & The Baltimore Sun.

You will be able to search or browse content from The New York Times, The Baltimore Sun, The Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and more.

Please note: Some newspaper content may not be available the same day it is posted on the newspaper’s website. Articles published online ahead of their print publication date may not be available from ProQuest until the following day. Article publication dates and titles may also vary from those on the newspaper’s website.

Pro tip: If you can’t find an article using an exact title and publication date search, try expanding the date range and searching with title keywords. You can also browse the latest issue of a specific newspaper by clicking on the Publications option in the three-line menu (☰), selecting the desired title, and using the Choose an Issue to View search option.

Happy New Year, and welcome back!
The Health Sciences and Human Services Library reopens on Friday, Jan. 2, and we are ready to support your work in the year ahead.

Early January hours (Jan. 2–19):
Monday to Friday: 6 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Library services and classroom access begin at 8 a.m.

The library will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Regular semester hours begin Tuesday, Jan. 20.

As another year draws to a close, I would like to share my gratitude to the UMB community and HSHSL employees. It has been a pleasure to work with so many students, faculty, and staff over the course of the year to make a positive impact on the UMB research and education mission. I look back fondly on a number of new projects and collaborations. Looking ahead, I am excited to see the steps we take together to support the University as well as the Baltimore community. I look forward to working with the faculty librarians and staff of the HSHSL as we use new approaches to address the challenges of the future. I know that meaningful conversations, engagements, and opportunities await us all in the new year.

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season!

Emily J. Hurst

Associate Vice Provost and Dean
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Health Sciences and Human Services Library

The HSHSL will close early on Tuesday, Dec. 23. Our hours that day are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The library will be closed from Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Thursday, Jan. 1. We will reopen on Friday, Jan. 2.

Even while the building is closed, you can still access most library resources through our website, including journals, databases and research guides. If you have questions during the break, email hshsl@umaryland.edu and we will reply when the library reopens.

Warm wishes for a safe and restful holiday season.