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: Heather Brown

Author: Heather Brown

Spring semester: What’s happening?

By Kelly Gonzalez The library has a full calendar of events planned for Spring 2023. Watch for more details and registration closer to event dates. February Katherine Carroll will lecture on “Constructing the Modern Physician: Architecture, Science, Race, and Gender in Early Twentieth-Century Medical Centers.” This author talk is happening on zoom February 17. March Look […]

Jan 10, 2023

DOI and PMID lookup in interlibrary loan form

By Ben Simon A new widget has been implemented on the Interlibrary Loan article request form that allows users to submit requests using DOIs or PubMed IDs. Entering either number into the form will automatically populate the request with the full citation information. This tool has simplified interlibrary loan submissions by removing the need to […]

Jan 6, 2023

Data management sessions to be held

The NIH announced a new data management & sharing (DMS) policy, which goes into effect on January 25th, 2023 and will require that all NIH applications that generate scientific data must include a detailed plan on how that data will be managed and shared. UNMC researchers who submit NIH applications are encouraged to attend these […]

Jan 5, 2023

Annual Report now available

The library’s 2021-2022 annual report is now available online. Covered in the report:

Dec 21, 2022

Holiday closures

Library services will be unavailable on December 26 and January 2 in observance of the holidays. The library will remain open 24/7 for those with a UNMC or Nebraska Medicine ID badge.

Dec 21, 2022