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Week 44: The Library as a Sacred Space

January 13, 2021

On Monday, I attended the Educational Policy Committee meeting, which occurs monthly, and was established as a result of LCME preparation.  A major portion of this month’s agenda was a discussion surrounding...

interior of Countway Library showing the walls of windows and seating

Week 43 Part B: Inspiring stories from Countway’s opening days

January 8, 2021

Although our concession stand wasn’t selling peanuts and crackerjacks, our souvenir shop wasn’t selling hats and gear, and we didn’t have a crowd singing along to “Sweet Caroline” during the 7th inning stretch, we do have a few stories that make the opening worthwhile.

Russell Reading Room

Week 43 Part A: Opening preparations

January 5, 2021

Countway Library will re-open its (newly renovated) doors to Harvard Longwood students on Wednesday, January 6th at 9:00 am. A small group of us were on site today to prepare and attend to any last-minute details.

Countway Library building with snow on the ground

Week 40: Countway Library Re-opening, January 6, 2021

December 18, 2020

I am excited to announce that Countway Library’s soft re-opening will begin on January 6th, 2021. Please see below two communication letters that went out to all students this past week.

new furniture on first floor of library

Week 38: Countway Library Renovation Update

November 29, 2020

This week, the newly renovated library is coming alive. In addition to finishing touches being made inside the building, the furniture is being delivered. On Thursday, Dean Daley did a walkthrough.

pumpkins, autumn leaves, mushrooms, chestnuts, and corn cobs surrounding the text: have a safe and happy Thanksgiving

Week 37: Thanksgiving week announcements

November 22, 2020

First, let me wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving. Though we may not be celebrating this holiday as we have in the past, there is still much to be thankful for.

A tree covered in pink flowers peaking out from between two buildings on the Longwood Medical Area campus

Week 36: Learn, Lead, Serve

November 15, 2020

This week I attended the virtual Association of Academic Medical Center’s 2020 (#aamc2020) Annual meeting. I want to highlight the four themes that permeated the sessions I attended. These are 1) community collaboration; 2) Anti-Racism; 3) Covid-19 Lessons Learned; and 4) Medical Education.

Happy Zoom Holidays!

Week 35: Holiday planning

November 8, 2020

First, our upcoming Holiday Party will be a virtual event this year. It has been a difficult and challenging year for everyone and we hope the party will be a way that we can take a breather from work and just enjoy each other’s company as we prepare for the winter holiday break.

library book with a tree and doves coming out of it as a symbol of knowledge and life for National Medical Librarians Month

Week 33: Translating the role of the medical library from bench to bedside to trench

October 25, 2020

As I mentioned in an earlier message, October is the month in which we celebrate the valuable role medical libraries play in supporting the academic health sciences enterprise.

Countway Library building behind a tree

Week 32: Countway Library Fall Semester Happenings!

October 18, 2020

By all accounts, our fall semester has been full steam ahead. Staff are onsite 48 hours per month and making tremendous progress doing work which cannot be done remotely such as...

lawns at HMS campus

Week 31: Planning for the HMS Students’ Return to Campus in the Spring

October 11, 2020

As you may know, HMS is working on planning for the first year ​MD students to return to campus in the spring. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th-year students are currently on-site and working in hospitals.

Countway Library building behind trees during autumn.

Week 30: Celebrating Countway Library Staff and Their Contributions to the Community

October 4, 2020

National Medical Librarians Month is celebrated each year during the month of October. We are taking this opportunity to honor the contributions of all Countway Library staff who support the Longwood Medical Campus and beyond to carry out the health and public health missions of education, research, patient care and community services.

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