Tag: students
Fire Alarm System Maintenance in the Library
Fire alarm system components in the library and Wittson Hall will undergo scheduled maintenance from September 14 through mid-October. Work will take place Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.During the maintenance, workers may need access to study areas and other library spaces for short periods of time. We expect minimal disruption to […]
Sep 14, 2026
‘Stitches of Identity’ lecture traces evolution of nursing uniforms
Clothes might not make the person, but they tell us stories about people’s lives and what roles they play in society. An upcoming Health Sciences History Hour lecture will share the stories of UNMC nursing students through what they once wore. McGoogan Library Collection Specialist Savanna Falter will deliver the talk, “Stitches of Identity: Nursing’s Story through the […]
Sep 8, 2026
Healing at Home rotation showcases everyday medical practices
Written by Erin Torell Healing at Home: Midwives, Households, and Everyday Medicine is on rotation from Aug. 24 to Oct. 26. The history of American medicine cannot be told through hospitals and clinics alone. Its stories extend into the familiar confines of home, where resilient and resourceful women led the way, serving as nurses, midwives, and […]
Aug 24, 2026
What to expect from a cleaner, fresher McGoogan Library catalog
A recent refresh of the McGoogan Library catalog interface will provide users with a “cleaner … less cluttered” experience. That’s how McGoogan’s Alison Bobal describes the new look, adding that the update is more visually appealing and intuitive and created with accessibility in mind. Visitors to the catalog today will meet an image of the library’s colorful “spine” of books and journals, […]
Aug 21, 2026
See McGoogan Library through its ‘eyes and ears’
Ride an elevator or take the stairs. However you reach Level 6, you’re likely to encounter a friendly, knowledgeable face ready to help you make sense of McGoogan Library’s many resources. Staff at the AskUs desk not only exist as a sort of front door to the library, they’re also the eyes and ears of […]
Aug 20, 2026