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: Amelia Stoltman

Celebrating the Retirement of Teri Hartman, Humans Win!

Professor Teresa (Teri) Hartman is retiring from a career of more than three decades as a health sciences librarian, with twenty-six of those years at the McGoogan Health Science Library. Teri started at McGoogan Library in 1999 as an Assistant Professor and National Network of Libraries of Medicine MidContinental Region (NNLM-MCR) outreach librarian. She moved to a liaison librarian role and was promoted to the Head of Education in 2004. […]

Feb 2, 2026

McGoogan Library at Kearney now open

With the start of the spring 2026 semester, Leon S. McGoogan Health Sciences Library opened a new location in Health Science Education Center II at the Douglas A. Christensen Rural Health Education Complex in Kearney. McGoogan Library at Kearney is located on the second floor of HSEC II in rooms 202 and 204, and is staffed 8 […]

Jan 28, 2026

A Poisoned Practice: The Holocaust, Medical Complicity, and the American Response

Written by: Darby Kurtz Health care providers are expected to follow the code of “do no harm.” During World War II, the medical community was faced with what happens when those who are trained to heal are weaponized on a massive scale to go against that code. While doctors under the Nazi regime committed atrocities, […]

Jan 26, 2026

Clinical Pharmacology Cancellation

UNMC’s subscription to Clinical Pharmacology will end on February 1, 2026. Other drug resources can be found on the library website and pharmacy research guide. See Resource Cancellations for additional information.

Jan 19, 2026

ALL CLEAR – McGoogan Library

UNMC Alert: Earlier today, UNMC received an emailed threat of a potential explosive device in McGoogan Health Sciences Library. The library was evacuated while the University of Nebraska Police and Public Safety Department (UNPPSD) and the Omaha Police Department (OPD) searched the building. The building was deemed safe at approximately 1:50 P.M. Normal […]

Jan 12, 2026