McGoogan News

Davis Lecture rescheduled to April 17

Due to flight delays the 15th annual Richard B. Davis, MD, PhD, History of Medicine Lecture, hosted by the McGoogan Health Sciences Library has been rescheduled to Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 9–10:00 a.m.

The lecture will take place in person at the library (WHM 6032) and via Zoom. Individuals who have already registered for the Zoom link do not need to re-register.

The lecture will replace the first Meet and Greet session with Dr. Baruch. The second Meet and Greet session will remain the same (WHM 6032 and via Zoom from 10:30–11:50 a.m.). Light refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees at the rescheduled lecture and meet and greet session.

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you at the new date!

Questions regarding the event? Contact Belinda Boelter or Carrie Meyer.

Rescheduled from February: Digital File Management: Tips and Tricks to Reducing Your Digital Clutter part of the McGoogan Session series

McGoogan Session: Digital File Management: Tips and Tricks to Reducing Your Digital Clutter
Date and time: Thursday, April 11, 2024, noon–1 p.m. CDT
Location: Zoom

Join Larissa Krayer, digital archivist at McGoogan Library, on Thursday, April 11 from noon–1 p.m. CDT to learn tips and tricks related to file naming, folder structure, version control, and more. This McGoogan Session is intended for all UNMC and clinical partners audiences who want to learn how to better manage their digital files. Individuals interested in attending need to register via Zoom to receive the event link.

Why should you attend?

Learn best practices for digital file management.
Reduce the amount of time you spend looking through your files to find the one you need.
Increase your productivity by being more consistent with how you manage your digital files.

The Data Management Lifecycle: What Is It and How to Use It part of the McGoogan Sessions series

McGoogan Sessions: The Data Management Lifecycle: What Is It and How to Use It
Date and time: Tuesday, April 9, 2024, noon–1 p.m. CDT
Location: Hybrid | WHM 6032 (Level 6, McGoogan Library) and Zoom

Join Lisa Chinn, data services librarian at McGoogan Library, on Tuesday, April 9 from noon–1 p.m. CDT to learn about the data management lifecycle—a fundamental tool for collecting, using, and preserving your datasets. Lisa will discuss the various stages of the process and show you how you can embed the process in your own research. This session is intended for all UNMC and clinical partners audiences. Individuals interested in attending can register online via Zoom or visit WHM 6032 (Level 6, McGoogan Library) to take part in person.

Why should you attend?

Gain valuable skills for managing your data effectively.
Learn the stages of the data management lifecycle process.
Discover how you can embed the process in your own research.

Support the McGoogan Library and Wigton Heritage Center during For the Greater Good

From noon-noon on March 27-28, support UNMC students and the people, programs and patients of Nebraska Medicine during For the Greater Good.

For the Greater Good is UNMC’s and Nebraska Medicine’s 24-hour online giving event during which alumni, students, faculty, staff, grateful patients and the community at large come together to raise money for scholarships, programs, student groups, patient assistance and other activities.

Two ways you can support the McGoogan Library and Wigton Heritage Center

Give to the Leon S. McGoogan Health Sciences Library and Wigton Heritage Center online.
Share why you give, volunteer and support UNMC and Nebraska Medicine on your social media channels. Be sure to use #ForTheGreaterGood and tag the library: @unmclibrary on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) and Leon S. McGoogan Health Sciences Library on Facebook.

Your Donation’s Impact

A $25 donation can:

Help offset the cost of our Maker Studio space and keep it free for UNMC students
Help the library continue to provide the widest range of freely accessible resources to UNMC students, faculty and staff
Help the library create new exhibits for our community by contributing to essential parts of our exhibits and display cases within the Wigton Heritage Center and online exhibits
Help support scanning and digitization of our online exhibits

A $66 donation gets you a branded travel bag and can:

Buy bananas and granola bars for 30 UNMC students during de-stress week
Help support library wellness events for UNMC students throughout the academic year
Provide preservation of two audio tapes of faculty and historical lectures
Help support special outreach events that are open to the public

Give to the McGoogan Library

Give to the Wigton Heritage Center

Meet and Greet with the 2024 Davis Lecture Speaker—Jay Baruch, MD

UPDATE 4/16/24: The first meet and greet session has been replaced with the rescheduled Davis Lecture. The second session will remain as is.

The McGoogan Health Sciences Library invites the UNMC community to attend an informal meet and greet with Jay Baruch, MD—this year’s Richard B. Davis History of Medicine Lecture speaker. Dr. Baruch is a writer, ER physician, educator and Professor of Emergency Medicine at Alpert Medical School of Brown University, where he serves as the director of the Medical Humanities and Bioethics Scholarly Concentration.

Two opportunities will be offered where attendees can gain personal perspectives from a practicing ER physician who will share his experiences and insights from the profession. Bring your questions. Ask for advice. Talk shop.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

9–10:20 a.m. CDT | Rescheduled Davis Lecture WHM 6032 or via Zoom
10:30–11:50 a.m. CDT | WHM 6032 or via Zoom

Attendees from both sessions will have a chance to win a signed copy of Dr. Baruch’s newest book, Tornado of Life: A Doctor’s Journey through Constraints and Creativity in the ER.