Author: Aarik Danielsen
Library Opens Rare Book Room for First-Ever Study Hours
Surround yourself with wisdom and the lovely smells of a bygone era. Seize the chance to work in one of the coolest rooms on campus during McGoogan Library’s Rare Book Room Study Hours October 6-8. The library will open this serene space for study for the very first time. While we can’t guarantee these study hours will make you smarter by osmosis, it’s a doubly rare chance to read, write and […]
Sep 28, 2026
Fall McGoogan Sessions offer three chances to polish research skills
This fall’s McGoogan Sessions offer three distinct opportunities to grow your research skills and add tools for your academic work belt. McGoogan librarians will guide you through the following hour-long courses, providing practical tips and important context. EndNote: Basic to Advanced Features Tuesday, Oct. 6 / Noon to 1 p.m. This session will cover the citation and reference management tool from A to Z, both for newcomers and users looking to brush […]
Sep 24, 2026
The Art of McGoogan: Two Paintings by Two Brothers
Note: This occasional series will take a closer look at pieces within McGoogan Library’s special collections, and will include everything from paintings to portraiture, medical illustrations to 3-D objects. This first installment covers the paintings “Mama” and “El Parto, Atitlan,” by brothers Mariano Gonzalez Chavajay and Matias Gonzalez Chavajay, respectively. “Mama” About the artist: Mariano Gonzalez Chavajay (1956- ) was born in Guatemala and belongs to the Tz’utuhil Maya people. Among […]
Sep 21, 2026
‘Stitches of Identity’ lecture traces evolution of nursing uniforms
Clothes might not make the person, but they tell us stories about people’s lives and what roles they play in society. An upcoming Health Sciences History Hour lecture will share the stories of UNMC nursing students through what they once wore. McGoogan Library Collection Specialist Savanna Falter will deliver the talk, “Stitches of Identity: Nursing’s Story through the […]
Sep 8, 2026
Healing at Home rotation showcases everyday medical practices
Written by Erin Torell Healing at Home: Midwives, Households, and Everyday Medicine is on rotation from Aug. 24 to Oct. 26. The history of American medicine cannot be told through hospitals and clinics alone. Its stories extend into the familiar confines of home, where resilient and resourceful women led the way, serving as nurses, midwives, and […]
Aug 24, 2026