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 and Technology Commons
  Book a study room and learn about computer access in the Rudolph F. Sievers, MD, Technology Commons.
- 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.
- Design Hub
  Collaboration area fostering innovative problem-solving among 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.
- Request a Library Tour
  Explore the library during a guided tour.

Author: Belinda Boelter

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 […]

Jun 6, 2025

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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 […]

Jun 5, 2025

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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 […]

Jun 4, 2025

New Rare Books rotation on Level 5 of the Wigton Heritage Center and online

DynaMedex to replace UpToDate on July 1

Nebraska Medicine is changing its main clinical decision support tool from UpToDate to DynaMedex on July 1, 2025. UpToDate will be unavailable after June 30, 2025. An announcement of this change was shared in UNMC Today and Nebraska Medicine NOW today. User training will be available from Nebraska Medicine. Tutorials and user guides will […]

Jun 3, 2025

New EBSCOhost Interface Coming June 9

On June 9, the library will transition to the new EBSCOhost user interface (UI). All EBSCOhost databases, including CINHAL, APA PsycInfo, Medline via EBSCO and others will have this new UI. This update introduces several enhancements aimed at improving accessibility, usability and personalization. Important Note on Custom Folders Custom folders created in the previous EBSCOhost […]

May 23, 2025

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