McGoogan News

Online Discussion Series Around AI is Back

“What’s New in AI at UNMC?”— a monthly online discussion series that provides a chance to talk with colleagues across UNMC about how they have encountered or integrated AI in their work—is back! Take a look at the schedule below and mark your calendar.

This series is open to all UNMC colleagues and will be conducted via Zoom.

“What’s New in AI at UNMC?” schedule:

Wed., January 22 | 9–10 a.m. CST via Zoom
Wed., February 26 | 9–10 a.m. CST via Zoom
Wed., March 26 | 9–10 a.m. CDT via Zoom
Wed., April 23 | 9–10 a.m. CDT via Zoom
Wed., May 28 | 9–10 a.m. CDT via Zoom

Previous discussions have included topics: reviews of current AI projects at UNMC, updated AI policies and protocols, and emerging topics in the field of generative AI.

“What’s New in AI at UNMC?” is brought to you by the UNMC AI Task Force co-chairs, Rachel Lookadoo, JD (College of Public Health) and Emily Glenn, MSLS (McGoogan Health Sciences Library).

This series follows the UNMC AI Task Force work, contributes to a “community of practice.”

Look back at the 2024 Generative AI at UNMC | Summer Symposium.

Health Sciences History Hour to Highlight Biopreparedness

Event: Biopreparedness in Nebraska: A History and Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Exhibit
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Time: noon–1 p.m. CST
Location: Zoom

Discover the “Biopreparedness in Nebraska” exhibition through the eyes of exhibit curator, Darby Kurtz. During this McGoogan Sessions Health Sciences History Hour, Darby will share the history of biopreparedness as displayed in the exhibition in the Wigton Heritage Center.

Like the exhibit, Darby’s presentation will focus on the period from the 1990s when the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory moved to the Medical Center campus to present day responses and research that mark new milestones on the Nebraska Biopreparedness timeline.

The talk will also cover additional information about stories that are part of the exhibit and provide insights into curatorial decisions and processes that led to the current display. Questions for Darby about curating the exhibit are encouraged.

This talk will take place on the 5th anniversary of the Training, Simulation & Quarantine Center (TSQC), part of the Global Center for Health Security at UNMC, opening on the UNMC/Nebraska Medical Center campus. Read Med Center leaders’ reactions to that day in this previous UNMC Today article.

Take a look at all of the spring 2025 McGoogan Sessions.

A Behind-the-Scenes Look for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation Faculty

McGoogan Library was pleased to host the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation faculty on November 11, 2024. The department held their regularly scheduled meeting in the library and then toured one of the library’s rare book rooms on Level 8 to get a sneak peek at historical orthopedics texts from the H. Winnett Orr Collection. These books are now on display on Level 8 of the library as part of the “Orthopedics and Beyond: The H. Winnett Orr Rare Book Collection at a Half-Century” exhibition.

It was a pleasure to share this exhibition with the campus community in a different way. McGoogan Library staff invites other departments to do the same. Special Collections and Archives faculty is happy to tailor your behind-the-scenes experience to your department’s interest or specialty. With over 10,000 books and even more archives and artifacts in the collection we are sure there will fascinating things to engage every health sciences interest.

Book a Wigton Heritage Center tour or behind-the-scenes Library experience for your team by emailing Carrie Meyer.

Rare Book Room and Exhibition Space Tour Photos

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation Faculty explore the library’s south rare book room, Level 8 exhibition space and speak with the Orr exhibit curator, Erin Torell, in the photos below.

Guest writer for this blog: Carrie Meyer

Level Up Your Skills with McGoogan Sessions

McGoogan Library is excited to announce our Spring 2025 McGoogan Sessions schedule. These valuable sessions, led by our experienced library faculty, are designed to equip you with essential research skills and resources.

What are McGoogan Sessions?

McGoogan Sessions is the library’s instruction series that offers unique topics highlighting resources available for research, educate on best practices in information literacy and academic medicine, and inspire innovation through the lens of health care history.

Spring 2025 Schedule:

Tues., Feb. 25 from noon–1 p.m. CST | Zotero

Thurs., Mar. 6 from 10–11 a.m. CST | EndNote 21

Tues., Mar. 11 from noon–1 p.m. CDT | Searching the Literature: PubMed

Wed., Mar. 19 from noon–1 p.m. CDT | Tools for a Systematic Review

Tues., April 22 from noon–1 p.m. CDT | Identifying a Journal to Submit Your Manuscript

Why Attend McGoogan Sessions?

Boost your working knowledge of UNMC resources through the library.

Enhance your research skills.

Connect with library experts.

Learn more about instruction offerings at McGoogan Library.

EBSCO Access Issue 12/16/24

10:26 a.m. CST update: All systems are now operable.

EBSCO is experiencing a widespread interruption of their services. Access to the databases CINAHL, Dentistry and Oral Sciences Source, MEDLINE via EBSCO, and PsycINFO are unavailable, along with ebooks on the EBSCO platform.

We will continue to provide updates here as we know more about the issue.