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A Behind-the-Scenes Look for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation Faculty

McGoogan Library was pleased to host the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation faculty on November 11, 2024. The department held their regularly scheduled meeting in the library and then toured one of the library’s rare book rooms on Level 8 to get a sneak peek at historical orthopedics texts from the H. Winnett Orr Collection. These books are now on display on Level 8 of the library as part of the “Orthopedics and Beyond: The H. Winnett Orr Rare Book Collection at a Half-Century” exhibition.  

It was a pleasure to share this exhibition with the campus community in a different way. McGoogan Library staff invites other departments to do the same. Special Collections and Archives faculty is happy to tailor your behind-the-scenes experience to your department’s interest or specialty. With over 10,000 books and even more archives and artifacts in the collection we are sure there will fascinating things to engage every health sciences interest.  

Book a Wigton Heritage Center tour or behind-the-scenes Library experience for your team by emailing Carrie Meyer. 

Rare Book Room and Exhibition Space Tour Photos

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation Faculty explore the library’s south rare book room, Level 8 exhibition space and speak with the Orr exhibit curator, Erin Torell, in the photos below.

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Carrie Meyer, Associate Dean

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Level Up Your Skills with McGoogan Sessions

McGoogan Library is excited to announce our Spring 2025 McGoogan Sessions schedule. These valuable sessions, led by our experienced library faculty, are designed to equip you with essential research skills and resources. 

What are McGoogan Sessions?

McGoogan Sessions is the library’s instruction series that offers unique topics highlighting resources available for research, educate on best practices in information literacy and academic medicine, and inspire innovation through the lens of health care history. 

Spring 2025 Schedule:

  • Tues., Feb. 25 from noon–1 p.m. CST | Zotero 
  • Thurs., Mar. 6 from 10–11 a.m. CST | EndNote 21 

Why Attend McGoogan Sessions?

  • Boost your working knowledge of UNMC resources through the library. 
  • Enhance your research skills. 
  • Connect with library experts. 

Learn more about instruction offerings at McGoogan Library. 

EBSCO Access Issue 12/16/24

10:26 a.m. CST update: All systems are now operable.

EBSCO is experiencing a widespread interruption of their services. Access to the databases CINAHL, Dentistry and Oral Sciences Source, MEDLINE via EBSCO, and PsycINFO are unavailable, along with ebooks on the EBSCO platform.

We will continue to provide updates here as we know more about the issue.

Snack Break, Because You Deserve It

Feeling overwhelmed by end-of-semester stress? Take a much-needed break and recharge your mind at McGoogan Health Sciences Library’s De-Stress Week Snack Break! 

When: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | 10 a.m. 

Where: Level 6 of the library (Wittson Hall, WHM), near the AskUs desk 

Fuel your body and mind with delicious, nutritious snacks and a community puzzle. 

Students at Norfolk, Lincoln, Kearney, and Scottsbluff-Gering Campuses can enjoy De-Stress Week snacks at their respective campuses. 

Need Support? 

McGoogan Library offers a variety of resources to help you succeed: 

  • Technology: Utilize state-of-the-art technology in our Maker Studio to enhance your learning experience. 

Don’t let stress hinder your progress. Take advantage of McGoogan Library’s resources and services to achieve your goals efficiently and effectively. 

Orthopedics and Beyond: The H. Winnett Orr Rare Book Collection at a Half-Century

Discover the world of health sciences through rare books. Hiram Winnett Orr, MD, FACS, spent his career practicing medicine in Nebraska. He was influential in orthopedic surgery, helping to establish it in the state and promoting its military medical applications during World War I.  

An avid rare book collector, he donated his extensive collection to the American College of Surgeons (ACS) in the 1930s. The ACS gave the collection to McGoogan Library as a permanent loan in 1974. For 50 years, McGoogan Library has stewarded the collection, making the volumes accessible to researchers and all interested in how knowledge of the health sciences has changed over time. 

The Orthopedics and Beyond: The H. Winnett Orr Rare Book Collection at a Half-Century exhibition runs through June 9, 2025. Each month, library staff will rotate the books on display to highlight a new topic of interest in the collection. The entire exhibition can be viewed by visiting Level 8 in McGoogan Library (located in Wittson Hall) or through an online format. Please note that the library is 24/7 badge access only. Guests need to be accompanied by library or university staff. 

Exhibition schedule: 

  • October 10–November 7: American Civil War 
  • November 7–December 5: World War I 
  • December 5–January 9: The Works of Charles Dickens 
  • January 9–February 6: Orthopedics 
  • February 6–March 6: The Works of William Shakespeare 
  • March 6–April 3: A Focus on Women: Inspired by Dr. Mary McKibben-Harper
  • April 3–May 1: Joseph Lister 
  • May 1–June 9: Taking Time Off: Physicians on Holiday 

Learn more about the library’s special collections and archives. 

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