SMHS Library Resources

International Open Access Week is October 20-26 and the UND Libraries want to celebrate with you! Open Access Week is an annual opportunity for researchers, publishers, and others to learn more about open access and share knowledge (and enthusiasm!) with their colleagues. This year the UND Libraries have workshops, displays, and more planned. Our very own […]

October is the month to celebrate medical librarians and health information professionals who work tirelessly to support healthcare providers, researchers, and patients for evidence-based medical knowledge. Our librarians can direct users to curated resources and explain how to identify reputable journals. They train students on how to conduct efficient health information searches, and assist with […]

This year marks the 120th anniversary of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Huzzah! According to the SMHS “School History” webpage, the University of North Dakota School of Medicine was founded in 1905 as a two-year school of basic science located in UND’s Science Hall. The school has changed a lot from granting B.S. […]

The first-person perspective in this post is from our Circulation Manager, Jan Gunderson. I decided to work in a library in the fifth grade. And in some way, I have either volunteered or been employed in a library ever since….and of all the changes in the world I think the changes to libraries has been […]

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Together, we can help raise awareness about the importance of vaccination and encourage people to talk to a healthcare provider they trust about staying up to date on their vaccinations. The CDC […]

Have you ever considered doing a systematic or scoping review? If not, one of your colleagues probably has. In the last few years, scoping and systematic reviews have experienced a bit of a moment (Hoffman 2021) in the medical and health sciences research literature, and while guidelines and reporting protocols are standardized and accessible (The […]

We have subscribed to two new resources that will help users with their research and classwork even more! Both resources will be available to students, employees, and volunteer faculty on July 1, 2025. MEDLINE Ultimate Although we’ve had a subscription to MEDLINE Complete for years, MEDLINE Ultimate allows us access to about 1000 more full-text […]

We are excited to host two panel discussions on scoping reviews. Join librarians, faculty, and students on Tuesday, June 17 at noon and on Tuesday, June 24 at 6 pm. Scoping reviews have become increasingly common, but what exactly are they and what is involved in writing a scoping review? Further, what’s the difference between […]

This spring, three Library Resources staff were recognized at the annual UND Staff Recognition Luncheon. Jan Gunderson was recognized for 25 years of service. Jan is our Circulation Manager. You’ve likely talked with Jan if you’ve visited the information desk in the SMHS building in the last nine years. We are grateful for the energy […]

June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (MHAM). Migraine is a complex neurologic disease that has been identified as the leading cause of years lived with disability in people under the age of 50 years. It directly affects more than 1 billion people worldwide with huge socioeconomic impact. Chronic migraine affects approximately 2% of the […]