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Week 68: Signs of Summer

June 30, 2021

This week in Boston we experienced a record heat wave...

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Week 67: Advancing DIBAR at Countway

June 25, 2021

For the past several years, academic communities have been making efforts and investments to educate their faculty and staff about the necessity for diversity and the advantages of attracting a diverse workforce.

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Week 66: Countway opening changes this week and the week in pictures

June 18, 2021

June 15th the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has ended the COVID 19 state of emergency. 

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Week 65: Library Opening Timeline Approved

June 11, 2021

I am pleased to announce that SORT met yesterday and approved the Countway opening timeline that was shared at the Town Hall meeting and provided below...

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Countway Honors Juneteenth

June 10, 2021

Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19, is a national holiday that commemorates the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Learn more about this important day and explore some ways to celebrate throughout the month. 

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Week 64: Library Opening Update

June 4, 2021

There are some library opening items that have evolved since the last Town Hall meeting, and I want to use this weekly message to update you on our timeline given the HMS and Commonwealth announcements last week.

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Week 63: Time to Relax and Refresh

May 28, 2021

As you heard in this week’s Countway Library town hall, we are awaiting a message from Harvard University and Harvard Medical School regarding revised COVID-19 guidelines as a result of the recent changes within the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 protocols announced by the Governor last week.

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May is a Springboard

May 26, 2021

The month of May is a time of transition for students no matter where they are in their educational process. For some it's a smooth evolution, but for others it can be a stressful juncture that stirs up anxiety. Here are some ways to help manage your stress and support your mental health during this pivotal time. 

May is National Dental Care Month

National Dental Care Month

May 26, 2021

Countway Library has a host of services specific to the study of dental medicine. Learn about our dedicated Library Liaison to the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, our wide-ranging collections and research guides, and how the Center for the History of Medicine can help connect you with historical dental medicine resources. 

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Week 62: Update on Countway Remote Work Planning

May 21, 2021

The purpose of this week’s message is to update you on the progress we are making regarding creating a library wide plan for remote work. We have gathered the library staff feedback/request forms and are compiling the information into a comprehensive spreadsheet.

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Register now! Celebrating A Lady Alone: The Life of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell

May 21, 2021

Join us for the first-ever enhanced Zoom presentation of portions of N. Lynn Eckhert,'s one-woman play, A Lady Alone. Following the production, Dr. Eckhert will be joined by both featured actress Christine Farrell and director Kevin Confoy, both theater professors at Sarah Lawrence College, for an interactive discussion about Dr. Blackwell’s historical relevance to women in medicine.

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Week 61: Passion for the Profession

May 14, 2021

Professional development and participating in the librarian community is an essential part of our professional growth...

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