Category: library
McGoogan Library Reopens
Portions of the McGoogan Health Sciences Library will reopen Tuesday (June 30) following a week-long closure caused by a water pipe break during maintenance in Wittson Hall on UNMC’s Omaha campus. The library will reopen Tuesday at 8 a.m. with only level 7 open for studying. Study rooms, classrooms, and conference rooms on level 6 […]
Jun 29, 2026
McGoogan Library Closed
The McGoogan Health Sciences Library in Wittson Hall on the Omaha campus has been closed after a water pipe broke during maintenance. At this time, due to the presence of water, Wittson Hall’s fifth and sixth floors are closed. Remediation teams are enroute to begin repairs and cleanup. The library will be closed until further […]
Jun 23, 2026
New Exhibit – From Colony to Country: Medicine in America’s Founding Era
Written By: Erin Torell On June 22, a new exhibition opened at the Leon S. McGoogan Health Sciences Library celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. “From Colony to Country: Medicine in America’s Founding Era” examines different topics related to health, illness, and healthcare during the colonial period, the Revolutionary War, and the early American republic. Discover how […]
Jun 23, 2026
Meet Our Newest Librarian
Hannah Winchester is excited to join her colleagues as the new Education and Research Services Librarian and liaison to the College of Medicine. Hannah holds a Master of Science in Library and Information Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. Her undergraduate background was in liberal arts, with a focus on economics and gender studies. However, Hannah knew […]
Jun 3, 2026
New technology added to library study and conference rooms
The library is rolling out new technology upgrades to study rooms, classrooms, and conference rooms over the next four weeks. New features include updated USB-C docking stations, simplified power and connection options, and new monitors. You will see “New technology installed” signs on rooms as the updates are completed. If you wish to reserve a […]
May 18, 2026