Leon S. McGoogan Health Sciences Library

- Resources Overview
- Library Catalog
  The gateway to searching the library’s books, journals, anatomical models, and more.
- Literature Databases
  Search for journal articles in these biomedical and health sciences databases.
- Clinical Resources
  Point-of-care tools, textbooks, and review articles for clinical care and research.
- Drug Resources
  Search these comprehensive references for drug information.
- Tools and News
  These tools support productivity, scholarship, and impact measurement.
- A to Z Databases
  Browse the full list of library databases.
- Services Overview
- Search Request
  Librarians search the literature for you and help guide you to better results.
- Interlibrary Loan
  A service that provides articles and books from a network of libraries.
- Writing Assistance
  The Writing Center @ UNMC offers free one-on-one consultations with trained advisors.
- 3D Printing
  Request a 3D print for your educational and research needs or learn how to use 3D printers.
- UNMC Health Information Service
  Assists Nebraska residents or patients receiving health care in Nebraska, and their families, with finding information on health and wellness topics.
- Instruction
  Librarians offer instruction within the curriculum and in other learning settings, including McGoogan Sessions.
- How Do I? Overview
- Library FAQ
  Find answers to your questions about library policies and services, RefWorks troubleshooting, and other how-to's.
- Research Guides
  College, course, and subject-specific guides that provide the information you need.
- Tutorials
  Video and guide-based tutorials about searching library resources.
- Anatomical Model Booking
  Request an anatomical model and schedule a pick-up time.
- Theses and Dissertations
  Learn how to deposit your manuscript into DigitalCommons and purchase bound copies.
- AskUs
  Not finding what you need? Contact us through AskUs.
- Special Collections & Archives Overview
- Books and Published Materials
  Learn about the various collections, including rare books, in our Special Collections and Archives.
- Archives
  Collections containing UNMC history and materials of health care institutions in Nebraska.
- Art and Artifacts
  This collection ranges from paintings to three-dimensional health sciences tools.
- Exhibits
  Learn about our physical and online exhibits.
- Using the Collections
  Visit our collections or search them online.
- Wigton Heritage Center
  The McGoogan Library is the proud producer and caretaker of the Wigton Heritage Center’s physical and digital exhibitions.
- Spaces Overview
- Study Spaces
  Book a study room and learn about spaces that accommodate individuals and groups.
- Classrooms and Conference Rooms
  Learn about these bookable spaces for classes or meetings.
- Wellness
  The library provides spaces for reflection, relaxation, and rest for students, faculty, and staff.
- Jim and Karen Linder Maker Studio
  A place for all UNMC students, faculty, or staff to experiment, build, prototype, and be creative.
- Partner Spaces
  Partners housed within the library provide services to students, faculty, and staff.
- Rudolph F. Sievers, MD, Technology Commons
  Computer access for UNMC students, faculty and staff.
- Contact Overview
- AskUs
  Contact the library with your questions.
- Liaison Librarians
  Liaisons provide support for the educational, research, and clinical needs of UNMC.
- Schedule a Consultation
  Select a time to meet with a librarian.
- Faculty and Staff Directory
  Meet the library staff.
- Comments and Suggestions
  We welcome opinions about how we could improve your library experience, as well as suggestions for resource purchases.

— McGoogan News — Author: Belinda Boelter

Author: Belinda Boelter

Orthopedics and Beyond: The H. Winnett Orr Rare Book Collection at a Half-Century

Discover the world of health sciences through rare books. Hiram Winnett Orr, MD, FACS, spent his career practicing medicine in Nebraska. He was influential in orthopedic surgery, helping to establish it in the state and promoting its military medical applications during World War I. An avid rare book collector, he donated his extensive collection […]

Oct 28, 2024

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Miracle to Menace: A Conversation with Dr. Lydia Kang

Date: Thursday, November 7 Time: noon–1 p.m. CSTLocation: McGoogan Library (WHM 6032) and via Zoom Join McGoogan Library on Thursday, November 7, for a conversation with physician and author, Lydia Kang, to discuss her research related to substance misuse and its varied acceptance in society as seen in her writing, Opium and Absinthe, Quackery: A Brief History […]

Oct 24, 2024

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Data Carpentries Workshop for Researchers and Students

Due to high demand, this workshop has reached capacity. Join the waitlist. McGoogan Health Sciences Library is bringing The Carpentries curriculum to the Omaha community through a two-day workshop on basic research computing skills (UNIX shell, GIT and Python). Students and researchers in higher education from across the metro area are encouraged to sign […]

Sep 26, 2024

Take Advantage of Open Access Publishing Discounts

Cambridge University Press has been added to the list of publishers offering Open Access (OA) publishing discounts to UNMC authors. UNMC authors whose articles are accepted on or after January 1, 2024, for publication in most Cambridge University Press journals (download list of participating journals) can choose to publish their work OA at no […]

Sep 25, 2024

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Grammarly Subscription Cancellation

UNMC’s subscription to Grammarly will end on November 14, 2024. The vendor has recently implemented a new pricing structure, which has made the subscription cost prohibitive. The library is committed to retaining critical content such as journal subscriptions, course textbooks, and essential databases, which cannot be accomplished with the untenable vendor increases in other areas. […]

Sep 12, 2024