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Please join us in saying goodbye and congratulations to our Evening and Weekend Coordinator, Dominique! She is moving on to a great new job opportunity in her field of study. We wish her the best in her new position and as she completes her MSW. We will all miss chatting with her at the desk! Her last day is today, March 30th, so take a moment to stop by and wish her well.
Please join us in welcoming our new Senior Reference Assistant, Annie Colby-McKeon! She previously worked in circulation at the Cambridge Public Library and will be pursuing a library degree at Simmons in the fall. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting and roller-skating. We’re so happy to have her on staff!
In a study rut? Join us down at the Library Service Desk today at 2:30pm for a break! We’ll have tea and treats to help fuel your afternoon. And while you’re there, submit a few wishes to our Library Fairy box!
Congratulations on your match, Class of 2023! We can’t wait to celebrate with you this Friday on Match Day and learn where you’re headed!
For those of you not in the know, Match Day is an annual event that began in 1952 where medical students learn where they will go for their residency program. On Friday, March 17th the Library Service Desk on the 4th floor will be closed from 11am-2pm to accommodate celebrations for this event. All other floors will be open for study. Please plan on obtaining laptops and reserve items prior to 11am if you need them. In addition, the Food4Thought Cafe’s kitchen and coffee station will be closed Thursday afternoon and evening, for preparations, and all day Friday, but the usual self check-out items will be available.
Thank you!
Study carrel feeling lonely? Assignments got you down? Why not make a little buddy to help cheer you up? That’s right, Hirsh’s favorite pom pom critters are back for two days only! Stop by the Library Service Desk this Thursday 3/9 and Friday 3/10 starting at noon and make a fluffy friend for yourself or someone else. Nothing lifts the spirits like staring into an adoring pair of googly eyes.
Help ease back in from the long weekend and join us for a study break tea on Tuesday 2/21 at 2:30pm down at the Library Service Desk! We’ll have some treats to make your Tuesday easier.
Effective today, (February 15, 2023) items that are returned more than 30 minutes after their due time will be considered overdue and you will receive a block. If you are having an issue with returning an item on time, please contact the Library Service Desk as soon as possible and we can do our best to accommodate. We can be reached at hhsl@tufts.edu, 617-636-6705 (phone), or 617-477-8439 (text). Please visit our Policy for Overdue Items page for more information about this policy.
In observance of Presidents Day, we will be operating with a modified schedule on Monday, February 20th. The Library Service Desk will be open from 12pm – 7pm and Library Offices will be closed. We will open for our usual hours on Tuesday. Enjoy the mild weather and have a good weekend!
Thanks to Valentine’s Day, February is the month of love – and you are going to fall in love with February Workshops@Hirsh!!!!
February Workshops@Hirsh have a special focus on research projects, such as theses and dissertations. We will be reviewing everything from how to approach the literature review, to exploring copyright issues for theses/dissertations, and to how to format your theses/dissertation.
And because we love you , we have a very special workshops presented by Christine Smith, the Health Sciences Writing Consult, on personal statements. This one is not to be missed!
Workshops are held on Wednesdays from 2-3pm via Zoom, unless otherwise noted. Registration for workshops is required. A Zoom link and password will be sent to registrants.
Click on the workshop link to learn more about the workshop and to register .
Please note that workshops are open to only Tufts-affiliated individuals.
Approaching the Lit Review
Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Register: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/10104549?hs=a
Description: In this workshop, students will learn how to approach the literature review. Topics covered include database selection, devising effective search techniques, limiting articles to relevant study-types, and tools for keeping track of results.
Beyond PubMed: Scopus and Web of Science
Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Register: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/10110657?hs=a
Description: Learn why Scopus and Web of Science are worth adding to your search toolkit. In addition to extensive coverage of the biomedical literature these databases are a fantastic way to look at journal impact, gain insight into how many times an article has been cited, and identify potential collaborators. This workshop will also compare Web of Science and Scopus to help you decide which database is best for you.
Copyright & Your Thesis
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Register: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/10103761
Description: This workshop will provide guidance navigating the various copyright questions and decisions that come up during the capstone, thesis, or dissertation process regarding your rights and the rights of others. Whether you are including other people’s content, such as adapting graphs or images, reusing some of your own work, or publishing all or part of your manuscript before or after submitting, there are copyright considerations that can seem challenging and daunting to address. We’re here to help!
Formatting Your Thesis/Dissertation
Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Register: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/10110826
Description: You have not ‘crossed the finish line’ on your thesis or dissertation until it has been properly formatted for submission. Have questions or are unsure what formatting your thesis or dissertation entails? Then, this workshop is for you! In this workshop, we will review the most important elements of a properly formatted thesis or dissertation. We will reviewed using Word to format your manuscript as well as how to use citation management tools to works cited sections, including how to create chapter bibliographies. No matter where you are in the thesis/dissertation process, this is a workshop worth your time.
******SPECIAL EVENT******
Writing Personal Statements Online
Date: Monday, February 27, 2023
Time: 11:000m – 12:00pm
Register: https://tufts.libcal.com/event/10117693
Description: Join us for a special workshop with Christine Smith, MS, RD, a Health Sciences Writing Consultant on the Boston Campus. Christine will provide advice on writing personal statements, as well as her top writing tips. We will also share resources on application writing and interviewing.
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The end of the semester is finally within reach! We will be closing at 5pm on Thursday, December 22nd and will remain closed throughout the university break.
Thursday, December 22nd: 7:45am-5pm
Friday, December 23rd- Monday, January 2nd.
We will reopen for regular hours at 7:45am on Tuesday, January 3rd.
Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year from all of us here at Hirsh!
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