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Becker Library Releases its Strategic Vision, “Foundation for the Future”

By Paul Schoening — February 13, 2018

Becker Medical Library has recently completed its strategic planning process and is proud to unveil its Foundation for the Future report. This is the culmination of many conversations with faculty; research, clinical and administrative staff; and students to gain insights on how the library can better meet their needs. The report describes six strategies that will guide the library’s development of resources and services in the upcoming years.

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Join us at the Health Happening on Feb. 13

By Mychal Voorhees — February 12, 2018

Stop by and see us at the School of Medicine’s annual Health Happening on Tuesday, Feb.13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Eric P. Newman Education Center. We’re excited to discuss consumer health issues and resources with you! Below are links to a wealth of information for anyone interested in a variety of consumer health [Read more]

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Notable African-Americans in Science & Technology Poster Series

By Kim Lipsey — February 8, 2018

American innovation is richer due to the many contributions of African-American scientists and inventors. From Colonial times through today, African-Americans and others from the African diaspora have contributed to advancements in the natural, formal and social sciences. Washington University School of Medicine is pleased to highlight a few of these pioneers leading the way in [Read more]

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Please See Desk Staff for Access to Compact Shelving

By Becker Staff — January 25, 2018

On Thursday, Jan. 25 and Friday, Jan. 26, workers will be modifying the compact shelving area on the south side of the library’s lower level.

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Potential Resource Access Disruptions, Subscription Cancellations and New Acquisitions

By Denise Hannibal — January 24, 2018

Providing uninterrupted and accurate access to the library's electronic journals is a top priority for Becker Medical Library.

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61st Historia Medica Lecture and Exhibit Opening with Archivist Philip Skroska

By Becker Staff — January 17, 2018

On Thursday, Feb. 22, Philip Skroska, visual and graphic archivist at Becker Medical Library, will give the 61st Historia Medica Lecture, “And We Won’t Come Back Till It’s Over, Over There,” on Base Hospital 21, Washington University Medical Center’s response to World War I. The lecture will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the King Center [Read more]

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Bake Sale-Book Sale to Benefit Holiday Adopt-A-Family

By Becker Staff — November 29, 2017

Join us for some yummy treats! Cupcakes, cookies and sweets galore. Plus a used book sale! (That is, books of all kinds, not medical texts.) Cash only. Each year, Becker Library adopts a needy family from the neighborhoods surrounding the Medical Center as part of the annual Washington University Medical Center Holiday Outreach Program. [Read more]

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Annual Display of Rare Anatomical Texts is Dec. 20

By Becker Staff — November 21, 2017

On Wednesday, Dec. 20, Becker Library’s Archives and Rare Books Division will host the Annual Display of Rare Anatomical Texts from 2 to 5 p.m. in the King Center on the library’s seventh floor. The exhibition is a unique opportunity to see a selection of spectacular medical works dating from the Renaissance to the 20th [Read more]

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New “News You Can Use” Email Newsletter from Becker Library

By Becker Staff — October 27, 2017

We’re excited to announce the launch of the new Becker Library email newsletter! Each month we’ll compile helpful news, info and tips and deliver it right to your inbox. Topics are as varied as the services we provide, including science and informatics support, clinical resources and mobile apps, author support, grant applications and compliance, health literacy, archives [Read more]

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Popular e-books

By Denise Hannibal — October 24, 2017

These e-books were the 10 most popular e-books at the library during the 2016-2017 school year. You can search for e-books on our e-resources search page. More information about e-books is available in the E-books Tips and Hints Subject Guide.