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Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson – Historical Nonfiction In this historical nonfiction book, Isabel Wilkerson weaves narrative and stories about real people in America, including Martin Luther King Jr., Satchel Paige, and herself. She draws parallels between the caste system in the U.S. to India and Nazi Germany. In the exploration […]
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Walk into the Eccles Health Sciences Library at the University of Utah and you’ll be greeted by stacks of books, rows of study spaces, a bit of construction noise, and a little seed library. The Seed Library at the Eccles Health Sciences Library, located near the front desk, has been restocked for the 2024 growing […]
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Hello, avid learners and forward-thinking researchers! We’re thrilled to introduce an array of cutting-edge technologies that are revolutionizing the landscape of learning and research at the Eccles Health Sciences Library. Feel free to check these tools out by visiting the library or emailing us at ehsl-techies@lists.utah.edu. At Eccles Health Sciences Library, our commitment to innovation […]
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In early 2023, EHSL hosted a student-led, SCIF-funded air quality project. Students set up air purifiers in the library. They collected and tracked data to support a publication about clean air spaces at institutions. Air quality differences between east and west Salt Lake City was also analyzed. In February, EHSL tabled at a seed swap […]
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New York Times bestseller, Rough Sleepers is a biography and memoir about Dr. Jim O’Connell, who after graduating from Harvard Medical School, created an organization to bring healthcare to houseless citizens in Boston. Tracy Kidder, the author of “Rough Sleepers,” followed Dr. Jim O’Connell for five years to document the challenging story of Boston’s most […]
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As we find ourselves immersed in the enchanting spirit of the winter holidays, I am filled with gratitude and warmth. I extend my deepest thanks to you, our cherished patrons of the Eccles Health Sciences Library, for both your presence and support throughout this year. This season provides a wonderful opportunity for reflection and appreciation. […]
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Reading Recommendations from EHSL’s Administrative Department and Public Services Team Heidi Greenberg, Director of Operations & Logistics, Recommends: “Tara Westover tells the story of her early life as she endured both physical and verbal abuse at the hands of family members. She tells story after story of the restricted and limiting life she was allowed […]
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The first phase of the seismic retrofit at Eccles Health Sciences Library is complete. The Reading Room on the main level of the library is open once again for use! We have now moved into the next phase of the retrofit. On November 27, this construction began in earnest. Patrons of the library can expect […]
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We are in the midst of an earthquake retrofit that will enhance the safety and security of the Eccles Health Sciences Library. EHSL will continue to serve as a resilient hub for learning and collaboration throughout this intensive construction. This peace of mind is paramount in preserving the uninterrupted pursuit of knowledge. Once the seismic […]
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The Eccles Health Sciences Library congratulates Samantha Nunn on her new role as Program Manager for the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Training Office. She now is responsible for administering day-to-day operations along with the organization and logistics of the program. Previously, Samantha was the project manager for NNLM Region 4. Sam’s […]
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