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.

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Meet Our Newest Team Member!

By Courtney Kilroy The McGoogan Library team is excited to welcome Savanna Falter as its most recent addition. Savanna began her position as Collections Specialist in August. She works primarily with the College of Nursing collection as a part of our Special Collections and Archives department. “I’m excited to help manage the College of Nursing […]

Sep 24, 2025

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Unpacking and Processing a Legacy: The Robert S. Wigton Collection

Author Kelly Gonzalez, Archives Specialist Archives staff and our volunteer recently finished a several months long project evaluating and preparing the Robert S. Wigton collection for processing. The collection originally consisted of over 85 linear feet of archival material, legacy media, and slides documenting Dr. Wigton’s extensive career as a physician, professor, and campus leader for […]

May 6, 2025

Magazine file folders set out across a large filing table in the archives room

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Introducing Health Sciences History Hour

Health Sciences History Hour is an hour-long session led by archivists and a rare books librarian from the McGoogan Library’s Robert S. Wigton Department of Special Collections and Archives. Health Sciences History Hour sessions are part of the library’s McGoogan Sessions instruction series and are open to anyone who is interested in the history of […]

Mar 13, 2024

McGoogan Sessions: Health Sciences History Hour announcement