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Save the Date: Library Renovation Unveiling & Celebration

May 28, 2019

Please join us for food and drinks on Thursday, June 20th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM to celebrate the unveiling of the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library's newly renovated spaces. Among other uses, these spaces will be the new home for many classes which comprise the first 18 months of the YSM curriculum. Explore the new classrooms, experience the new Information Commons, and discover all the library has... Read More

Fire Alarm Testing 5/28

May 23, 2019

Please be advised that on May 28th between 8am and 9am the New Haven Fire Department will be testing fire alarms. Please disregard alarms going off during this time. We apologize for the brief disruption.

Closed for Memorial Day

May 14, 2019

Please note the library will be closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day. As always, the 24/7 room will remain open.

Noise Alert! Renovation countdown begins

May 9, 2019

In just a few weeks, the library renovation project will be complete! Please be advised that you may notice an increase in noise during this time as the temporary construction walls have been removed to install the new carpet. Stay tuned for more announcements as we get closer to opening day! As always, ear plugs are available at the circulation desk. For now, enjoy some new behind-the-scenes... Read More

Get a $10 Blue State Gift Card

May 8, 2019

*UPDATE: Registration is now closed. Thanks to all who signed up to participate!* Help us improve the library website by participating in a short, in-person website usability interview! We are re-evaluating the library website and looking to make changes that will enhance the website’s performance and provide a better browsing and discovery experience for our users. We are interested to hear your... Read More

Long Night Against Procrastination!

Apr 29, 2019

The Long Night Against Procrastination is for students who want to get serious work done before finals. At this event, the library will provide a distraction-free, quiet environment for you to work... along with regular breaks for snacks!   Where: 3rd Floor Classrooms in Hope Building When: Tuesday, April 30 Time: 7 pm - midnight   ALL phones and personal communication devices (... Read More

Job Posting: Systems and Applications Specialist

Apr 16, 2019

We are excited to announce an exciting opportunity at the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library. Come be a part of our team, or share with your friends!     System and Application Specialist (requisition #49815BR)   Position Focus: Reporting to the Assistant Director of Technology and Innovation Services, the System and Application Specialist works with the rest of the... Read More

Resource Spotlight: Journal Citation Reports

Apr 16, 2019

Welcome to Resource Spotlight! The Cushing/Whitney Medical Library provides access to an incredible array of databases, e-book collections, software and more. In this series of posts, we’ll be showcasing highlights from our collection. Choosing where to publish can be a difficult decision. Who writes in certain journals? Are they being read? Fortunately, Journal Citation Reports can help answer... Read More

Wellness Room Open

Apr 2, 2019

The Cushing/Whitney Medical Library Wellness Room is now open. Pop into the Morse Reading Room, Room 113B to recharge, reconnect, and relax in a space dedicated to tranquility.

Celebrate National Public Health Week 2019

Mar 25, 2019

Join Cushing/Whitney Medical Library to celebrate National Public Health Week 2019! We're hosting five hands-on workshops to improve your literature searching skills. Suggest a research question related to the themes by emailing public health librarian kate.nyhan@yale.edu. After any session, you'll be able to use special PubMed features to do fast, more effective literature searches about the... Read More