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Exhibit: "War is not healthy for children..." and Other Recent Acquisitions

Oct 18, 2017

This small exhibit highlights protest posters from the 1980s and 1990s, including those of the organization Physicians for Social Responsibility opposing the neutron bomb.  On view, also, are Keith Haring’s “No Nukes” and multiple images of the “mushroom cloud” in calls for action. A popular novelty poster advises-- “When the bomb goes off, make sure you are higher than the bomb.” New York... Read More

Biomedical Literature Searcher

Sep 28, 2017

Biomedical Literature Searcher Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library Yale University   Rank: Casual Position Term: Until June 30, 2018 Schedule: Flexible; Approximately 10-15 hours/week. Quantity will vary depending on need but will not          exceed 19 hours in any given week.   Position Summary:   Seeking an experienced health sciences librarian with... Read More

Janene Batten receives YNHH Nurses Choice Award

Sep 27, 2017

Janene Batten receives the Nurses Choice award by Judy Spak We are delighted to announce the recent recognition of one of our own by the Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) nursing community. Janene Batten was secretly nominated and received the Nurses Choice Award. The award is presented to “an outstanding individual who is not a nurse, but one who supports and recognizes the importance of the... Read More

"The Time is Now! The Many Faces of Diversity": A National Disability Awareness Month lunchtime workshop

Sep 25, 2017

Join us on October 17th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Medical Historical Library (Sterling Hall of Medicine, L-wing, 333 Cedar Street) for a lunchtime workshop entitled, "The Time is Now! The Many Faces of Disability." The talk will be led by Dr. Cindy Miller, MD, Department of Radiology. Dr. Miller's workshop will focus on the relationship between disability and diversity, the definition of... Read More

Pop-Up Exhibit: Revolutionary Public Health Campaign, September 27, 4-6 p.m.

Sep 20, 2017

“The Soviet government is waging a relentless battle against venereal diseases…Participation in this battle is everyone’s duty….” In commemoration of the centennial of the Russian Revolution, the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library joins the Yale University Libraries--Beinecke, CSSI, Gilmore Music Library, Haas Arts Library, and Manuscripts and Archives in sharing works from our collections... Read More

Drop-in Mindfulness Practice

Sep 20, 2017

Afternoon group meditation for the Yale Community Beginners or experienced practitioners, all are welcome Free, no equipment needed, no sign-up required! Sterling Hall of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street Fridays 12:15-12:45 pm** SHM I-116 (I-wing) or L-300 (L-wing) For current information please visit Being Well at Yale. The meditations are led by either Anne Dutton, of the Yale Stress Center or... Read More

Renovation Update:

Aug 16, 2017

The schedule for the renovation has been modified to accommodate design modifications in the project.  Construction is now planned to begin sometime in the spring of 2018. We will update this page when we have more information. 

Back-to-School Supply Drive, August 4-25

Aug 4, 2017

The Yale Employee Affinity Groups are hosting another Back-to-School Supply Drive for 2 New Haven elementary schools, Columbus Family Academy and Benjamin Jepson School.  The Supply Drive will run from Friday, August 4 to Friday, August 25. The Library will be hosting a donation box near the circulation desk.   Encourage others to donate! Share information about the drive with colleagues... Read More

Collection Development & Scholarly Communication Librarian

Jul 12, 2017

We're hiring! Join our team, or share this link with colleagues who may be interested.   Collection Development & Scholarly Communication Librarian Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library Yale University, New Haven, CT Rank: Librarian II — III Requisition:  44636BR   Schedule: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); Standard Work Week (M-F, 8:30-5:00)   The Collection... Read More

Beyond Impact Factor: How do I know which journal to publish in?

Jun 30, 2017

  When researchers consider where to submit an article, they often consider a journal’s impact factor.  The impact factor is a measure of the frequency an average article has been cited in a particular year. However, some journals, such as those not indexed by Thompson Reuters’ Journal Citation Report (JCR), or journals with less than three years of publication, will not have an impact factor. ... Read More