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Notice of Public Meeting of Library Faculty

Notice is hereby given that a public meeting of the library faculty of the McGoogan Health Sciences Library at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024 from 1:30–2:30 p.m.

The meeting will be held online and in-person. The online meeting will be held via Zoom—Meeting ID: 964 7931 9184 and call-in number: +1-312-626-6799. Members of the UNMC community may attend the in-person meeting at the McGoogan Health Sciences Library in Wittson Hall, Room 6032.

This special meeting is called to present amendments to the bylaws. The agenda and meeting materials to be discussed at this meeting can be found on this webpage.

Members of the public with questions about the meeting can email Kiara Comfort or call 402-559-7226.

This notice was posted on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Library Faculty Meeting Agenda
June 10, 2024
1:30–2:30 p.m.

I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Explanation of Procedures
IV. Special Committee Reports
—Bylaws Revision Committee report
V. New Business
VI. Adjournment

Fuel Your Study Session at McGoogan Library’s Snack Break and Wellness Event

UNMC students, take a break from hitting the books and recharge your brain at McGoogan Health Sciences Library’s snack break on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. UNMC Omaha campus students can stop by Level 6 of the library in Wittson Hall (WHM) near the AskUs desk at 10 a.m., grab some healthy snacks (while supplies last) and help assemble a puzzle. Students at the Norfolk, Lincoln, Kearney and Scottsbluff-Gering campuses can also indulge in snacks provided by McGoogan Library at their respective campuses. 

New this year, the library will also have a wellness pop-up on Level 4 in the Wigton Heritage Center. The pop-up will include a puzzle, some books from the leisure reading collection and more. 

Discover other De-stress Week events happening. 

Accomplish your end-of-the-semester goals effectively and efficiently by utilizing McGoogan Library’s services and resources. Not sure where to start, reach out to our AskUs team via chat. 

Davis Lecture rescheduled to April 17

Due to flight delays the 15th annual Richard B. Davis, MD, PhD, History of Medicine Lecture, hosted by the McGoogan Health Sciences Library has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 9–10:00 a.m.

The lecture will take place in person at the library (WHM 6032) and via Zoom. Individuals who have already registered for the Zoom link do not need to re-register.

The lecture will replace the first Meet and Greet session with Dr. Baruch. The second Meet and Greet session will remain the same (WHM 6032 and via Zoom from 10:30–11:50 a.m.). Light refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees at the rescheduled lecture and meet and greet session.

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you at the new date!

Questions regarding the event? Contact Belinda Boelter or Carrie Meyer.

Rescheduled from February: Digital File Management: Tips and Tricks to Reducing Your Digital Clutter part of the McGoogan Session series

McGoogan Session: Digital File Management: Tips and Tricks to Reducing Your Digital Clutter
Date and time: Thursday, April 11, 2024, noon–1 p.m. CDT
Location: Zoom

Join Larissa Krayer, digital archivist at McGoogan Library, on Thursday, April 11 from noon–1 p.m. CDT to learn tips and tricks related to file naming, folder structure, version control, and more. This McGoogan Session is intended for all UNMC and clinical partners audiences who want to learn how to better manage their digital files. Individuals interested in attending need to register via Zoom to receive the event link.

Why should you attend?

  • Learn best practices for digital file management.
  • Reduce the amount of time you spend looking through your files to find the one you need.
  • Increase your productivity by being more consistent with how you manage your digital files.

The Data Management Lifecycle: What Is It and How to Use It part of the McGoogan Sessions series

McGoogan Sessions: The Data Management Lifecycle: What Is It and How to Use It
Date and time: Tuesday, April 9, 2024, noon–1 p.m. CDT
Location: Hybrid | WHM 6032 (Level 6, McGoogan Library) and Zoom

Join Lisa Chinn, data services librarian at McGoogan Library, on Tuesday, April 9 from noon–1 p.m. CDT to learn about the data management lifecycle—a fundamental tool for collecting, using, and preserving your datasets. Lisa will discuss the various stages of the process and show you how you can embed the process in your own research. This session is intended for all UNMC and clinical partners audiences. Individuals interested in attending can register online via Zoom or visit WHM 6032 (Level 6, McGoogan Library) to take part in person.

Why should you attend?

  • Gain valuable skills for managing your data effectively.
  • Learn the stages of the data management lifecycle process.
  • Discover how you can embed the process in your own research.

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