Author: Aarik Danielsen
Enjoy McGoogan’s leisure reading collection—and help it grow
On a recent Tuesday, Demi Moore shared a corner of McGoogan Library with NPR darling Sarah Vowell and journalist Jessica Goudeau. Fredrik Backman looked down the row at Tom Clancy while an array of Anne Rice’s horror stories existed as a distant neighbor to multiple manga series. These authors and their books represent just a […]
Nov 6, 2026
How Jess King works for more mentally healthy libraries, patrons
October is American Archives Month as well as National Medical Librarians Month. To celebrate, we’re sharing conversations with just three of the staff members that make McGoogan a shining example of a medical library and an embodiment of the archivist’s job. Today, get to know Education and Research Services Librarian Jess King. What drew King […]
Oct 30, 2026
UNMC welcomes Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers
This Is What Medicine Cannot Measure A special presentation by Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers Date: Nov. 11, 2026 Time: Noon-1 p.m. Location: MCPH 3013 or via Zoom Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers will join the UNMC community for a special presentation, “This Is What Medicine Cannot Measure.” Through her poetry, Jewel will explore how compassion […]
Oct 26, 2026
Rare book gallery reopens in Wigton Heritage Center
The rare book gallery on Level 5 of the Wigton Heritage Center has reopened to visitors. The gallery resumed its operations this month upon completion of repairs caused by a water pipe break this summer. The gallery “is an inviting space that allows visitors to get close to historically important books from the history of […]
Oct 23, 2026
Schmidt honored with MCMLA’s 2026 Outstanding Achievement Award
Cindy Schmidt’s librarian peers recognize the depth of her experience and the width of her wisdom. This year, the Midcontinental Chapter of the Medical Library Association (MCMLA) sounded its agreement, honoring Schmidt with its 2026 Outstanding Achievement Award. The honor is both distinct and part of a pattern; MCMLA has acknowledged Schmidt three times […]
Oct 22, 2026