Category Archives: Library Events

6th Annual “Hoos Against Hunger” Food Drive – October 10 – November 15th, 2009

In cooperation with the UVA Bookstore and Madison House, the Health Sciences Library will be collecting non-perishable food donations to help support area food banks.

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New Exhibit: “Lighting the Lamp: Statistics, Health Care Reform, and Nursing”

The newest exhibit “Lighting the Lamp: Statistics, Health Care Reform, and Nursing” will be on display between September 18 and October 21th in the Library lobbby. The exhibit outlines the accomplishments of one of the most well-known figures in medical history, Florence Nightingale.
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Meet the Outreach Librarian at the College at Wise

You were recently invited to become a member of the founding faculty of the Healthy Appalachia Institute at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. Can you tell us about the Institute and your role with it?
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Library Team Supports “Breath of Hope” Mission

On Wednesday, September 23, 2009, the annual United Way Laurence E. Richardson Day of Caring 11 Library staff members devoted their time to Breath of Hope a non-profit organization striving to promote awareness of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) birth defects. CDH severely compromises lung growth and development, necessitating early neonatal intensive care. Even with the best of care, an infant with this defect faces a 50% chance of survival.

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Library Training – On the Move for the Summer

Gear up for the fall by taking advantage of the quality training the Library can provide. This summer, library training is on the move – to your office or department to be more precise.

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Enhance your Skills with a Class or Consultation

Let us help you learn to:

  • Locate health information resources for your mobile device
  • Find information sources for your research needs
  • Use PowerPoint to create presentations or posters
  • Manage and create bibliographies with Refworks
  • And more!
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Learning How to Use Multimedia

Wondering how to better incorporate multimedia into your instruction and presentations? The Library has a class for you. In this hands-on program, learn how to integrate 35-mm slides, VHS clips, and ideas for electronic media using Macintosh computers and software. Continue reading

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Learn on your Lunch Time

Interested in a topic but short on time? Use your lunch break to learn more about evidence-based medicine, searching Goolge, and creating posters with PowerPoint. Check out the topic schedule on the Class Registration page.
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History of the Health Sciences Lectures

Three upcoming lectures on medical history will be offered through the University of Virginia School of Medicine’s Medical Center Hour. All lectures are offered on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 1:30 in the Jordan Conference Center Auditorium.
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New Horizons in Teaching and Research 2008: Harnessing the Power of Technology

Interested in how technology can help your teaching, research, and scholarship? Don’t miss this year’s New Horizons in Teaching and Research 2008. Continue reading

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