McGoogan News

Training Sessions for DynaMedex Now Available

Information about registering for upcoming DynaMedex training sessions is now available. There are sessions for all users and those dedicated to Residents, though any clinician can join any session that fits their schedule. These will also be recorded and posted on Teams for later viewing.

The DynaMedex Teams site contains many resources such as tip sheets, video tutorials, and more. View the library’s guide that contains training highlights and additional curated training resources.

About DynaMedex Transition

As previously communicated on Nebraska Medicine NOW and UNMC Today, Nebraska Medicine will be transitioning from UpToDate to the DynaMedex suite as its clinical decision software. This transition will take place as of July 1. DynaMedex will be accessible through One Chart, via a Nebraska Medicine/UNMC online portal, on desktop computers and through a mobile app to all users who currently have access to UpToDate.

Questions about access or support can be directed to the IT Help Desk.

The Enduring Legacy of Pharmacy Education in Nebraska

McGoogan Library’s Robert S. Wigton Department of Special Collections and Archives recently opened an exhibition on Level 4 of the Wigton Heritage Center that celebrates the College of Pharmacy—Rx for an Enduring Future: Enduring Legacy of Pharmacy Education in Nebraska.

When reflecting on the new exhibit, Carrie Meyer, associate dean, shared that, “McGoogan Library is proud to highlight the college’s achievements in education, research and drug discovery, and patient care.”

Individuals interested in viewing the exhibit can visit Level 4 of the Wigton Heritage Center or explore the exhibit through the library’s online platform.

About the Exhibition

The School of Pharmacy joined the University of Nebraska’s College of Medicine in 1908 and prioritized leadership and innovation. Founder and first dean, Rufus Lyman, MD, initiated the college’s pioneering, welcoming legacy by hiring female pharmacognosy instructor Elsie Day, a then uncommon occurrence in higher education.

Throughout its history, UNMC’s College of Pharmacy has focused its efforts on openness to and acceptance of all—from establishing the female fraternity Kappa Epsilon (1921), to graduating African American student Maurice Russell (1954), to consolidating pharmacy on the medical center campus in Omaha (1976), and now expanding instruction and access to rural Nebraskans (2026). In partnership with the College of Pharmacy and alumni, Sam Augustine, PharmD, RP (class of 1973 and 1979), Kelly Burch, PharmD, RP (class of 1981), Jacob Dering, RP (class of 1960), Ron Hospodka, MS, MBA, RP (class of 1965).

Explore the exhibit online.

Changes to Technology Commons

On June 16, the computers located in the Rudolph F. Sievers, MD, Technology Commons on Level 7 of the library (Room 7063) will be removed. Monitors, keyboards, and mice will remain available for use with personal devices while inside the Technology Commons.

For those requiring access to a computer workstation, one is available on Level 6 for use during library staffed hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

The student printer will remain in the Technology Commons, and students can continue to print directly from their personal device to the printer.

Meet Our Newest Librarian: Rachelle

In May, Rachelle McPhillips joined the McGoogan Library team as an Education and Research Services Librarian for UNMC-Kearney.

Kearney Expansion and McGoogan Library

Nebraska’s rural communities face an increasingly severe crisis in maintaining access to health care for their residents. For the first time, UNMC will educate physicians, pharmacists and public health professionals in rural Nebraska. The project also will expand UNMC’s allied health and nursing programs.

With the Kearney expansion comes a physical presence for the library within the Health Science Education Center (HSEC) II. McGoogan Library at Kearney will have a variety of services and resources for students, including anatomical models to check out and physical and digital textbooks. Study rooms will also be in the same space where the library will be located. Until the HSEC II opens in early 2026, Rachelle will be working remotely to support UNMC-Kearney students.

McPhillips’ Credentials and Experience

Rachelle holds a Master of Science in Library and Information Science and an Online Educator Certificate from the University of Missouri. With a background in public libraries, Rachelle is passionate about removing barriers to access and creating meaningful learning experiences. She has created innovative programming and collections for young adults and implemented a makerspace that fostered creativity and lifelong learning in patrons from adolescence through adulthood.  

Rachelle was introduced to work in higher education as an Online Learning Specialist at Mizzou and adjunct faculty for UNO’s online library science program. She moved to academic libraries full-time in 2023, accepting a Reference and Instruction Librarian position in South Dakota, where she advocated for student success both inside and outside the classroom. She also served as a member of the South Dakota OER State Action Team.

“Librarians are in a unique position to advocate for the communities they serve,” said Rachelle. “I am excited to return to my home state, join the McGoogan Library team and contribute to the Kearney expansion project in support of health care professionals and research in rural Nebraska.”

Outside of work, Rachelle enjoys spending time with her adult children, attending live music events and crocheting.

Step Back into Health Sciences History through Rare Books

Recently, the Wigton Heritage Center Rare Book Gallery on Level 5 in Wittson Hall rotated with eight new books. The exhibition features four books from the H. Winnett Orr Rare Book Collection and four books from the library’s Rare Book collection.

Erin Torell, rare books librarian at McGoogan Library, shares what visitors can expect to see when viewing the exhibit, “The latest books on display showcase 17th, 18th, and 19th-century anatomy, including a first-edition copy of ‘Gray’s Anatomy.'”

In addition to the variety of anatomy books, Torell says that the book “Railway and other accidents with relation to injury and disease of the nervous system” is a unique selection.

Individuals are encouraged to explore the books in person and online through the library’s digital exhibit platform.

A Glance into the Rotation

Exhibition visitors can examine a book from 1737 by Frederik Ruysch (1638-1731), “Opera omnia anatomico-medico-chirurgica” which translates to “The complete works of anatomical, medical, and surgical sciences.” Ruysch began his medical career as an apothecary apprentice and made significant discoveries in the understanding of the lymphatic systems.

A book published nearly 170 years later in 1904, “Railway and other accidents with relation to injury and disease of the nervous system,” allows viewers to examine one that was written to be used in court. Allan McLane Hamilton (1848-1919) provided expert witness testimony in legal cases involving the psychological or neurological effects of railroad accidents. His work emphasized that the condition was not malingering or faking injury but involved legitimate medical problems, laying the groundwork for a future psychiatric understanding of traumatic experiences’ resultant physical health issues.

When reflecting on this particular book, Torell shares that, “The special collections and archives is interested in collecting and showcasing books about railroad medicine because of the railroads’ role in Omaha history.”

Whether exploring the exhibit in person or online, viewers will be able to take in stunning images from each book. The online portion of the exhibit also contains “fun facts” about each book’s author sprinkled throughout.

“We’re really excited because visitors of this exhibit will be able to see a beautifully colored obstetrics book and several anatomy books,” Torell said.

Panel from the in-person exhibition for "Opera omnia anatomico-medico-chirurgica" Translation: "The Complete Works of Anatomical, Medical, and Surgical Sciences"

Page from "The natural history of the human teeth"
Plate III
Fig. 1 A front view of the upper and lower-jaws of an adult, with a full set of teeth.
Fig. 2 A side view of both jaws in the same state.

Page from "Atlas de l'art des accouchements" translation: "Atlas of the Art of Childbirth"
Plate LIX. Présentation du Sommet (Summit Presentation)

Rare Books at McGoogan Library

The Rare Book collection contains a manuscript from the 1300s and medical texts from 1490s to 1910. Collection strengths include, but are not limited to, anatomy, surgery, obstetrics and midwifery, and infectious diseases. The collection features the Charles F. Moon collection of obstetrical works, the Leon S. McGoogan collection in obstetrics, and the H. Winnett Orr book collection, on permanent loan to the library from the American College of Surgeons.

Request a tour to view the Rare Book collection. Learn more about the library’s books and published materials within the special collections and archives department.