McMaster Health Sciences Library

McMaster University's Health Sciences Library is proud to host an online panel on March 5 @ 1pm with prominent women cartoonists (comic creators) and graphic novelists, who will chat about their work and the challenges they've overcome. Register here: qr.link/1lPNwh

Check out the latest release of our newsletter HSL Happenings, Vol. 2, Issue 3: Celebrating the Health Sciences Archives! sway.cloud.microsoft/7E2m83hjlGaVRL… #archives

Uncover the recently processed archives of Mary Tremblay (1944-2009), a researcher and advocate on the history of disability, rehabilitation, and human rights in Canada. View a finding aid here: db.healthsciarchivesmcmaster.ca/mary-tremblay-… @McMasterU @machealthsci @SRSMcMasterU @maclibraries

All Mac libraries have run out of solar eclipse glasses. Glasses will be handed out at official eclipse events in the city, and there is availability online. Just be sure they are ISO certified 12312-2. To the lucky 21,600 who received glasses from HSL, enjoy the eclipse!

Are you a McMaster University researcher looking for open access publishing opportunities at reduced or no cost? McMaster libraries now offer an open access journal search tool. Learn more: library.mcmaster.ca/news/mcmaster-… Search tool: search.scifree.se/mcmaster

To honor International Women's Day, the Health Sciences Archives is pleased to release our online exhibit, In Her Hands: A Century of Women Shaping Healthcare in Hamilton. View online exhibit here: qr.codes/MnKQsR

Too much alliteration?

🗓️Thurs March 14 from 2-3p, a furry friend will be stopping by to provide some canine companionship to help subdue stress! Don't miss your chance to pet a pup! (and if you do miss it, Biscuit's back on April 9)

Update: Goodies are gone, but we still want to know your thoughts.

We have a table set up in HSL with GOODIES in return for filling out our survey! Or you can just fill it out online now😁. There's 10 $100 Visa Gift Cards up for grabs. secure.insyncsurveys.com.au/surveys/McMast…

HSL is giving away free copies of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks in celebration of #InternationalWomensDay Enter here for a chance to win a copy: bit.ly/3uXGXik

We are resupplied with eclipse glasses, so come get them before they're gone again!

Well, we HAD eclipse glasses, but we've given away all 2400 in less than 2 days. If we can get more, we'll let you know, but for now, we are ALL OUT! Glasses are still available at @MacMillsLibrary and @ThodeLibrary

Register for this engaging discussion with @KanninOsei, senior associate dean, health equity and systems transformation @UCalgaryMed. From racism to anti-racism - examining the past and designing the future of medicine in Canada 👇 @FHS_FacAffairs ow.ly/1cNq50QBYrz

Join us on Thursday, February 22 from 8:30-10 a.m. for Healing Narratives: A Black History Month Art Symposium. This event will feature an array of artists and storytellers in celebration of Black History Month. Register today! @BHMatMac eventbrite.ca/e/healing-narr…

We are excited to release HSL Happenings, Vol 2, Issue 2, Winter! Some of the highlights from this issue include tips on searching PubMed, a new resource called GIDEON, and updates from the Health Sciences Archives. View the newsletter here: sway.cloud.microsoft/QvFdCTpYcWcncB…

Have you ever wondered about the meaning behind @mcmasterhsl’s yellow bench? Learn about @McMasterU‘s friendship bench and how it can help open the door for conversations about mental health. 👇 ow.ly/1aye50Qu7tb

Learn to search our most popular databases like a pro! Our Winter Workshop courses are now open. Register now at hsl.mcmaster.ca/workshops #ovid #medline #cinahl #databases

Thanks to funding from @macokanagan, the Health Sciences Library (@mcmasterhsl) has Host Your Own Book Club Kits available – with the topics of each title focusing on equity, diversity and inclusion. 👇 ow.ly/cBfo50QpCsZ

Our new display highlights our EDI-focused Book Club Kits, now available to all Mac members! EDIA and Indigenous Reconciliation Librarian Laura Banfield shares why these stories matter: healthsci.mcmaster.ca/health-science…