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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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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 13, 2021

Learn about the value of mental health awareness, the various 2021 Mental Health Awareness Month themes, and how Countway can help. 

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Week 60: Q and A Continued

May 7, 2021

Last week’s message highlighted several questions I had received over the past month. Some of the questions had clear answers while some could not be answered fully last week. I have some updates I would like to share with you given what new information we have received.

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Week 59: Q&A

April 30, 2021

This week’s message takes the form of a series of questions with answers. Over the past few weeks, some questions that have come through the Countway anonymous reporting form as well as in general conversations with staff.

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National Stress Awareness Month

April 28, 2021

April brings the blooms of spring and a promise of renewal. It’s also National Stress Awareness Month, and we think it’s important to take a moment to reflect on what that means.

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Week 58: Celebrating and Restoring Our Earth

April 23, 2021

The CDC has issued numerous reports linking climate change and the effect on human physical and mental health. Throughout this week (April 20-22) Earth Day 2021 was celebrated online through a series of multiple events.

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National Month of Hope

April 20, 2021

April is National Month of Hope, and April 7th is National Hope Day.  But this year, the notion of hope is such a bright light that Countway celebrates its significance daily. 

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