June is Pride Month! The LGBTQ+ community faces a number of health disparities, compared to the general population. In order to address these specific needs, the Health Sciences Library offers a research guide on LGBTQ+ Health. One page is devoted to information for healthcare practitioners, with practice guidelines, policy statements,
Normally in early May we celebrate National Nurses Week, which traditionally ends on May 12, the birthday of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale. This year, however, is Nightingale’s 200th birthday and we are honoring our nurses all month long. Each week of Nurses Month will focus on a different theme, as
The Health Sciences Library now has access to a collection of e-books from the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). Based in Australia and one of the premier evidence-based practice organizations in the world, JBI has developed an evidence-based practice model that is considered a benchmark in the healthcare industry. This unique
Health Sciences Librarian Jessica Koos was selected to be a participant in the course, “RDM 102: Beyond Research Data Management for Biomedical and Health Sciences Librarians,” sponsored by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Training Office (NTO). This 6-week, asynchronous course is designed to provide librarians with
On Wednesday, September 26, the Health Sciences Library hosted its first HealthTech Fair. We had representatives from eight companies talking about the great products they offer, which are all available through the HSL. A representative from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine was here to disuss about great free
In just a couple of weeks, the Health Sciences Library will host its first HealthTech Fair! Don’t miss out! We’re going to have representatives on hand to tell you about the great resources you have access to through the Health Sciences Library. If that’s not enough to make
Stony Brook University Libraries honors our nurses during National Nursing Week (May 6-12). Held around the birthday of nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale, it’s a week to recognize nurses and all they do. Here in the HSL, we offer resources to help our nurses year-round, whether you are a student
On April 5, the Stony Brook health sciences librarians concluded their three-part workshop series for Suffolk County’s public librarians, What the Health? The series focused on teaching the public librarians more about the freely available health resources from the National Library of Medicine so that they can better assist members
March 31 is the International Transgender Day of Visibility. It’s a day to recognize those around us who are transgender and the challenges they face–including barriers to health care. If you are interested in learning more, here are some selected resources on transgender health: Ten Things Transgender Persons Should discuss
Stony Brook now has a team of six liaison librarians available to help students and faculty in the health sciences! If you need help with research—or would like someone to teach your students anything on research—just ask the liaison librarian for your school, program, or campus. Your liaison is YOUR
