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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Phew! Another term almost finished! With the end of the term rapidly approaching, Workshops@Hirsh will be taking a Spring break for the next couple of weeks.
If you can’t wait that long to learn something, no worries, we’ve got you covered! You can always request a Workshop on Demand. Here’s how it works:
Gather a few friends or colleagues, find some times that work for a group session, and tell the Library what you want to learn about.
We will provide the content, and expert librarian instructor. Choose from the list of topics, or suggest your own. All you need to do is complete the form and we will be in touch to set up your custom workshop.
These sessions are a great way to maximize learning and interaction with an instructor and your classroom peers, and ideal for those embarking on group projects. Workshops on Demand can be scheduled M-F, depending on the availability of librarians, and we can conduct them via Zoom.
You can learn more about the topics we offer and set up a session here: https://hirshlibrary.tufts.edu/services/open-workshops/workshops-on-demand
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.
Business & Career books can be identified by the green tape at the top of their spines.
The Hirsh Health Sciences Library has specific resources to guide students to success in their careers post-graduation. From writing their resumes to starting their own private practice, the Business & Careers section at Hirsh has students covered.
The Business & Careers section is located on the bookshelf to the right of the 4th floor circulation desk, right next to the Writing & Citation section.
Looking to research next steps?
Because our students study a wide range of topics, the resources in the Business & Career section cover a wide range of subjects in specific career and business fields. Popular titles include:
- Career Options for Biomedical Scientists edited by Kaaren Janssen & Richard Sever
- Career Paths in Oral Health edited by Rodrigo J. Mariño, Michael V. Morgan, & A. D. Walmsley
- Choosing the Right Practice Location: The Overlooked Ways Demographics, PPOs, Taxes & Retirement Are Linked to This Critical Decision by Jayme Amos
- Dental Office Operations Manual: Detailed Systems To Run Your Dental Practice by Addison Killeen & Mark Costes
Need a helping hand?
Our Research & Instruction librarians would be happy to assist students in navigating the resources in the Business & Careers section. Schedule a consultation with a librarian today.
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!
The Hirsh Health Sciences Library is proud to unveil its newest curated collection: the Writing & Citation section. Our librarians have been hard at work putting together a new section of resources to help students with all their writing needs.
The Writing & Citation section is located on the bookshelf to the right of the 4th floor circulation desk.
Writing & Citation books are marked with white tape with blue lettering.
What’s it all about?
These resources are tailored to help students write academic papers, journal articles, grant applications, and more. In addition to helping students succeed in their academic writing and prepare for publication, the resources in the Writing & Citation section will help students write succinctly and clearly.
The collection features a number of citation style guides, including:
- The Chicago Manual of Style
- The AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors
- The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association: The Official Guide to APA Style
Don’t know where to start?
Our Research & Instruction librarians are available to assist students with their research and to help them navigate the resources in the Writing & Citation section. Schedule a librarian consultation today.
As always, writing consultations with Christine Smith, MS, RD will continue to be available. The 45-minute consultations are free to all current Tufts health sciences students and can be scheduled here or by scanning the QR code stationed in the Writing & Citation section.
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.
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