Director's Desk
Fall is well underway at Himmelfarb Library. We see users fill our tables and study spaces, and watch the activity in those same spaces subside as users depart for their next class, clinic or activity. Our librarians are busy juggling their teaching responsibilities, while also scheduling research consultations to talk with students about their projects, asking questions to help them frame their research topics, and providing support and advice in identifying resources and constructing search strategies. And, Himmelfarb Library’s staff is engaged with keeping Himmelfarb’s operations, systems, and services operating smoothly and optimally.
What's New at Himmelfarb Library
- Have you tried a docking monitor before? It serves as a second screen that allows you to expand your workspace while powering your devices. No installation is required; you can find our new docking stations at the following locations:
- 3 in the first-floor study carrels across from the right-facing WEPA printer
- 5 in the Bloedorn Technology Center (BTC) study carrels
- 6 in the Bloedorn Technology Center’s Middle Computer Lab
- We now have an All-Person restroom on the basement level which may be accessed by stairs or elevator. Please ask a library staff member if you are unable to locate it!
- If you are looking for a way to limit distraction, feel free to use one of our desk dividers, which can be found in the Himmelfarb Library.
- Did you know that your GW Mobile ID can be used to check out materials? To activate this feature, you’ll use the myGW app on your phone to access your GWorld barcode.
- Note: this is not the same app that you use to scan into buildings with. Building/library entrance requires the GET Mobile app.
Fall Colors Photo Contest 2025
Fall is in the air, and the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb is once again running a Fall Colors Photo Contest! Head outdoors to capture the beautiful colors of the season in your amazing photos. Submit your best photo for the chance to win a PRIZE. The contest is open to all students, residents, faculty, and staff affiliated with the GW’s School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Milken Institute School of Public Health, and School of Nursing.
RefWorks: New Pre-submission Check and Plagiarism/AI tools
RefWorks has made two new tools available to support academic and professional writing, and both tools are available via the RefWorks site as well as via the RefWorks Citation Manager (RCM) for Word and Google Docs:
- Paperpal Preflight Pre-submission Check
- Copyleaks Plagiarism and AI Content Checker (pilot)
Introduction to Primal Pictures Real Time Functional Anatomy
Primal Pictures Real Time Functional Anatomy is an exciting new, web-based resource that we are happy to offer to our patrons. Primal Pictures offers a suite of software products giving learners an interactive, three-dimensional view of human anatomy and physiology. They offer products focusing on Gross Anatomy, Anatomy & Physiology, Clinical & Imaging, Functional Anatomy, and Embryology. The Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library recently licensed access to the Functional Anatomy module.
Enhance Your Workflow with Himmelfarb Library Docking Monitors
A docking monitor is a second screen that connects to your laptop with a single cable, instantly expanding your workspace and powering your devices. It expands your available workspace. Rather than flipping between tabs, for example, you can view a pair of datasets side-by-side on separate monitors.
Use Your Smartphone When Borrowing Books at Himmelfarb
You can now use your smartphone when checking out books and other items at the Himmelfarb Library Circulation Desk. To activate this feature, you’ll use the myGW app on your phone to access your GWorld barcode. (Note: this is not the same app that you use to scan into buildings with. Building/library entrance requires the GET Mobile app.)
