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“Library in the Medical and Dental School Building”, 1907. From the Tufts Digital Library: http://hdl.handle.net/10427/38004
A big welcome to the TUSM class of 2027 from all of us here at Hirsh Library! We can’t wait to meet you at library orientation today, July 25th, where you’ll get the chance to learn more about the library and all the resources that are available to you. (We’ve had a few renovations since the photo above was taken in 1907). We’re also looking forward to seeing you at PBL Library Skills Workshops on August 21st!
Your pre-clerkship liaison librarian is Christina Heinrich, so don’t hesitate to contact her if you have any questions or need any library help! You can also stop by the Library Service Desk on the 4th floor of MedEd to talk to one of our staff members, or Ask Us by email, chat, phone, or text–we’re always happy to help!
Finding yourself with a lot of extra time this summer? Really looking forward to seeing a movie, but want to read the book first? Feeling like getting some reading in before your Oppenheimer/Barbie double feature?
Come on by the Leisure Lounge and check out our suggestions from recent adaptations to old favorites! You can find the leisure lounge on the fourth floor near the printers, with tons of comfy couches for resting on.
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Some suggestions from us:
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky (for a throwback)
My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante
Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng (a repeat, we know, but we love her for a reason!)
Howards End by E.M. Forster (for those who love period pieces)
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (you may know it as A Man Called Otto, featuring Tom Hanks)
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (for people who always wanted an adult combo of Twilight and Harry Potter)
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (another Greta Gerwig creation)
Interview with a Vampire by Anne Rice (get started on the Anne Rice extended universe)
Wicked by Gregory Maguire (coming next year, but we can get excited about it now)
Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien (whether you liked the old movies or the new show)
The Tender Bar by J.R. Moehringer (starring Boston area native Ben Affleck)
The Color Purple by Alice Walker (coming later in 2023 and starring Halle Bailey of Little Mermaid fame)
Suggestions? Recommendations? Just let us know.
Happy reading/streaming/movie-going!
Hi everyone!
Hope everyone is having a fantastic (albeit humid) beginning to summer. All of us over here at Hirsh are writing to wish you a safe and fun Fourth of July weekend, with a reminder that over the weekend and on 7/3 we will be open normal hours but will be closed on the day itself, 7/4, so all of us can go out and enjoy the (hopefully nice) weather. We will reopen with our normal hours on Wednesday. If you’re looking for something fun to do on the day itself, check out this article on where to see fireworks and more.
We wish everyone a fun and safe day! Don’t forget sunscreen!
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Frederick Douglass famously asked “What, to the American Slave, is your 4th of July?” Many see the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863 as the official end of slavery. However, it took nearly two and a half years for word to travel around the country; enslaved people in Texas did not learn of their freedom until June 19th, 1865, when the Union Army arrived to issue the order. Though many Black Americans have celebrated Juneteenth annually since then, it is just now starting to be recognized as an official public holiday, becoming federally-recognized in 2021.
In honor of Juneteenth, Hirsh Health Sciences Library will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023. We reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, June 20th. Additionally, Tufts will be holding space for remembrance and reflection at a Juneteenth Observance Ceremony on Wednesday, June 21st from 12 – 1:30pm, featuring Dr. Nyle Fort, Assistant Professor of African America and African Diaspora Studies at Columbia University. Whether attending in-person in Medford or streaming virtually, please RSVP online by Wednesday, June 14th.
RSVP to the event at https://tinyurl.com/y3ne5p9j
Even if you’re unable to attend the event, the Tufts Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Office has put together a Resource Guide and a Reading List. Additionally, we encourage you to spend some time reading about the history of Juneteenth from Henry Louis Gates, Jr., learning why Juneteeth is important from the staff of the National Museum of African American History & Culture, and listening to NPR Code Switch’s podcast about Juneteenth food and its deeper meanings.
You can also celebrate Juneteenth at one of the many events around Boston. Embrace Boston is hosting a free Juneteenth Block Party at Roxbury Community College on Friday, June 16th. On Saturday, June 17th, Hyde Park’s second annual Juneteenth Joy Celebration will feature performances, dances, a local Black vendor fair, food, and fun. On Juneteenth, enjoy performances and art-making at the MFA for free, or see the Boston Juneteenth Parade march through Roxbury before visiting the National Center of Afro-American Artists.
Juneteenth Buggy 1908 via Houston Public Library Digital Archives
Happy (unofficial) summer everyone!
Even if you can’t make it to the beach/don’t feel like making it to the beach because of the delightful New England weather we’ve been having, you can still read like you’re at the beach with books from our Leisure Lounge! Whether you’re looking for a good cozy mystery, a true crime thriller, or a book of essays, we have every book you might need for you summer plans. You can find the Leisure Lounge in the leisure reading section on the 4th floor of Hirsh, near the printer and comfy couches.
Image by Majaranda from Pixabay
Here are some of our suggestions, which you can find on display in our Leisure Lounge:
I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron
Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern
Let’s Talk About Love by Claire Kann
The Forever Summer by Jamie Brenner
Swamplandia! By Karen Russell
My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult
The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
If you have any suggestions/recommendations for us to read, let us know!
And happy reading!
We will be having one more extended hours weekend this Saturday 4/29 and Sunday 4/30! The library will be open from 10am-10pm on both days. We’ll also have free coffee available on Saturday down on the 4th floor starting around 5pm. Best of luck as you enter this final end of semester push!
lilies photo by A. LaVertu, 2022
Spring term may be almost over – but – there’s still more opportunities to learn with our late spring workshops! Even better, eligible attendees can receive credit (1 hr) in partial fulfillment of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training requirements for participating in these workshops!
To be eligible for RCR credit, during the workshop you must: display your full name (first and last), have your camera turned on, and attend at least 50 minutes of the workshop. All workshops are on Zoom.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Register: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/10636137?hs=a
RCR subject area: (G) Data acquisition and analysis
Python is a powerful, open-source and popular programming language with a wide variety of applications. In this workshop, we’ll cover everything you need to know in order to create graphs – no previous experience required!
A Dynamic Duo: Rayyan and Zotero for Research Collaboration
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Register: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/10655309?hs=a
RCR subject area: (E) Collaborative Research.
Responsible collaborative research rests on the ability of collaborators to share information as openly and transparently as possible. Therefore, access to tools that facilitate the sharing of information freely across institutions is of critical importance!
In this workshop, we will focus on two excellent, widely available tools for collaboration on literature review projects, Rayyan and Zotero.
Rayyan is a tool that assists in managing the screening and review process for systematic and scoping reviews. Zotero is a citation manager that helps you to collect, organize, and cite references. This workshop will feature the collaborative components of these two tools.
When paired together for collaboration literature review projects, Rayyan and Zotero are a *collaborative* match made in heaven!
Essentials of Data Management with NIH Data Sharing Policy Update
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Register: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/10636131?hs=a
RCR subject area: (H) Secure and ethical data use; data confidentiality, management, sharing, and ownership
Managing your data before you begin your research and throughout its life cycle is essential to ensure its current usability and long-run preservation and access. In this workshop, we will review best practices for naming, organizing, storing, depositing your research data, and creating a Data Management Plan.
We will also review the recent NIH updates to their Data Management and Sharing Policy. NIH’s updated Data Management and Sharing Policy affects both applicants and recipients of NIH grants. We will review the changes to the NIH policy, why data sharing is important, and data management strategies that will help you stay compliant throughout the lifecycle of your research project.
Need a good luck charm to get you through finals? Want to give a friend a boost while they’re in a marathon study session? Then stop by the Library Service Desk on Thursday 4/13 and Friday 4/14 starting at noon! We’ll have all the supplies you need to make some motivational tokens for yourself or your friends. We have a variety glass gems and paint pens to create a pocket-sized work of art. And as a bonus, we’re bringing out the button-maker!
Hope to see you there!
Do you find yourself, someone with an undoubtedly large amount of free time, thinking “I wish I had a part-time job with flexible hours with really great people that was also conveniently located near where I go to school?”
Great news: we’re hiring! If you’ve ever checked out a laptop, charger, or markers, especially on evenings or weekends, you know that HHSL relies on students like you to keep the desk open and operating smoothly.
We are looking for current graduate students who can check out materials (anatomical models and laptops), help patrons find books and articles (in the stacks and online), and support the Research & Instruction staff (through tasks like scanning articles for Interlibrary Loan). The schedule is fixed but flexible, with students working approximately 6-8 hours a week across two scheduled shifts (with the occasional opportunity to swap, drop, and pick up shifts). Pay is $15/hour. You’ll get the chance to work in a great environment alongside classmates and students from other program on campus, polish your research and communication skills, and get to know librarians, students, faculty, and Tufts Medical Center staff.
Do we still have your attention? Great – then you should fill out an application! We’ll begin the hiring process for summer on April 10, with individual start dates somewhat malleable. Not available this summer, but will be in the fall? Go ahead and apply, making note of your schedule on your application.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to hhslcirc@tufts.edu or stop by the desk to chat with your friendly, neighborhood librarian. All of us here at HHSL look forward to working with you!
We’re sad to announce that another staff member is departing, but thrilled that he’ll be going on to something great! Our Collections Assistant, Cam Duval, has been hired to work on a project to catalog the Boston Public Library’s Founding Research Collection. The Founding Research Collection was the BPL’s original catalog from the 1840s-1930s that unfortunately ceased to be available to the public. The project he’s joining is working to make them available for public scholarship again. He previously worked on this project in 2019-2020, and is looking forward to getting back to it!
We wish him well as he embarks on this next phase of his cataloging career!
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