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Photo of an acoustic guitar propped against a stone bench in front of Countway Library

New Item at the Info Desk

June 20, 2024

Did you have to leave your instrument at home? Are you looking to add music to your life? Whatever your reason, come to the Info Desk and check out a lovely Washburn Bella Tono series acoustic guitar!

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New Public Health Database

May 30, 2024

Access a burgeoning database of public health insights through Countway Library’s new resource Public Health and Social Care (Policy Commons)! 

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Happy Birthday Countway

May 1, 2024

Countway Library first opened its doors in 1965. Celebrate 59 years of cultivating and advancing education, research, scholarship, and professional growth in the health and biomedical sciences by taking a visual trip down memory lane with us! 

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April in Pictures

May 1, 2024

April was a busy month at Countway! Peruse pictures from our Harvard Staff Art Show Opening Reception, Earth Day Festival, and more.

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New Rare Books Cataloged in the Center for the History of Medicine!

April 23, 2024

Over the past several months, the Center for the History of Medicine has added a number of rare books to the catalog. Some recent highlights include: 

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John W. Vinson papers open for research!

April 10, 2024

The John W. Vinson papers are now open for research!

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In memory of Joe Brain

February 5, 2024

The Countway Library was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Joseph D. Brain on January 29, 2024.

Graphic Medicine: Ill-Conceived & Well-Drawn!

Graphic Medicine: Ill-Conceived and Well-Drawn!

January 16, 2024

Happening now at Countway: traveling NLM exhibit & event series centered around the burgeoning field of graphic medicine.

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Now Accepting New England Regional Fellowship Consortium Applications

January 11, 2024

Apply now for a New England Regional Fellowship Consortium award!

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Week 172: Welcome 2024

January 5, 2024

Countway is off to a good start in 2024...

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Week 171: Countway Updates

December 1, 2023

Welcome, December! Read for Countway updates...

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Week 170: Save The Dates

November 17, 2023

Upcoming happenings at Countway!

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