Director's Desk
As I write this, it’s a busy time in Himmelfarb Library and across the GW campus. Study spaces in Himmelfarb fill and empty according to class schedules, as students prepare for exams, papers, and the end of the semester. But, by the time that you read this, we will be kicking off a new semester in a new year so I wanted to share information on what’s happening in Himmelfarb:
What's New at Himmelfarb Library
Please be advised of the library hours which will change on specific dates during the 2024 Winter Break.
Winter Hours
❖ Sunday, December 22nd - 8:00am - 8:00pm
❖ Monday, December 23 - Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 - Closed
❖ Thursday - Saturday, January 2nd, 3rd ,4th - 8:00am - 8:00pm
❖ Sunday, January 5th, 2025 - 8:00am - 12:00am
If you have any questions or want to stay up to date with our hours, be sure to follow us on our social media channels, both on Facebook and Instagram for any further announcements.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
After a busy semester of fall classes, winter is finally here. While there is plenty to enjoy about winter - the holidays, freshly fallen snow, warm beverages - winter also brings with it shorter days, the sun setting before 5PM most days. It’s no surprise that this change can bring on some negative mood shifts, but in some people, this shift is so pronounced that it becomes clinical.
Library Collection Changes
Reflecting a reduced collections budget this fiscal year, Himmelfarb Library’s staff have made challenging decisions to meet budget targets and will not renew selected resources which are listed below. To identify alternatives to book titles no longer available, please search the library’s collections via Health Information @ Himmelfarb, the search option featured on the library’s homepage. Journal articles that are not available in Himmelfarb Library’s collection can be requested via the library’s Documents2Go service. And, natural medicines information can now be found via Lexidrug’s Natural Products database.
Himmelfarb Interlibrary Loan & CLS: What They Are and, How They Work
While using the Himmelfarb Library, you may have come across terms like ILL and CLS. The acronyms may seem confusing at first, which is why we are happy to take the time to share more about what these two library services can offer you.
New LGBTQ+ Health Guide Available!
Himmelfarb Library’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee is proud to announce the release of the new LGBTQ+ Health Research Guide! The guide features resources that address LBGTQ+ healthcare in clinical and research settings, as well as information about local LGBTQ+ health centers and organizations. Books, e-books, and journals from Himmelfarb’s collection, educational resources such as glossaries of terminology, and podcasts to help you learn about LGBTQ+ healthcare are showcased.
Changes Coming to EBSCOHost Databases
Soon, when you visit some of the most heavily used article databases available through the Himmelfarb Library webpage, you’ll notice some changes. This coming January, databases from EBSCOHost will feature a new user interface as well as some new features.
Staff Profile - Introducing Brittany Smith on being a Scholarly Communications & Metadata Librarian
Learn more about Himmelfarb Library staff members. In this issue, we learn more about Brittany Smith's promotion to Scholarly Communications & Metadata Librarian.
Faculty Profile - An Interview with MaryBeth Musumeci, Teaching Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management
Himmelfarb Library continues this feature in our newsletter that lets us become better acquainted with our friends and colleagues at the George Washington University. We learn more about MaryBeth Musumeci, Teaching Associate Professor of Health Policy and Management in this issue.
Student Profile - Meet Mir Qureshi, A Public Health Student
Mir Qureshi is completing a Masters degree in Biostatistics at GW’s Milken Institute School of Public Health. Since May of 2023, Mir has worked at the Himmelfarb Library Information Desk checking materials in and out and answering user questions.
In This Issue
- Director's Desk
- What's New at Himmelfarb
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Himmelfarb Interlibrary Loan & CLS: What They Are and, How They Work
- Library Collection Changes
- New LGBTQ+ Health Guide Available!
- Changes Coming to EBSCOHost Databases
- Staff Profile - Introducing Brittany Smith, Scholarly Communications & Metadata Librarian
- Faculty Profile - An Interview with Marybeth Musumeci, Teaching Associate Professor of Health Policy & Management
- Student Profile - Meet Mir Qureshi, A Public Health Student
