Mastering Information
USMLE Step 1 Exam Resources
Studying for the Step 1 exam soon? Becker Library has resources that can help you prep for the exam
Becker Blog
Announcements
New at the library: Check Out a Puzzle!
Becker Library now offers jigsaw puzzles for check out! Puzzles can be borrowed for 4 weeks and are located on the lower level across from the vending machines. Puzzles are a fun way to keep your mind active, ease stress, and provide a mental break during busy days. Becker’s collection has a variety of themes [Read more]
Mastering Information
The Native Health Database: A Unique Resource
Becker Medical Library offers access to The Native Health Database, a small and unique resource maintained by the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center. This specialty database provides bibliographic information and abstracts of health-related articles, reports, surveys, and other resource documents pertaining to the health and health care of American Indians, [Read more]
Scholarly Publishing
September 2025 Scholarly Communications Round-up
Learn more about Open October, and updates on the 2024 NIH Policy and My Bibliography.
Health and Science Communication
Tips and resources to help you shine in your next scientific presentation — Part 1: Planning
Presentations are a key component of academic life. The quality of your talk plays a critical role in how your message is received — but what makes a presentation good? While personal preferences vary and no single formula fits every scenario, the most impactful talks share a common trait: their visual elements are thoughtfully designed [Read more]
Archives and Rare Books
Violet Doolin, School of Nursing, Class of 1945
In 2024 Violet Mae Doolin (later Schroeder by marriage), donated a collection of letters she wrote while attending the Washington University School of Nursing in the 1940s.
Scholarly Publishing
Prepare for upcoming changes to NIH Common Forms – Add a Delegate to ORCID
The NIH just announced the Preview of NIH Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support. Preview versions will be available within SciENcv on or before September 15. The announcement also included recommendations for researchers to: Becker Library is offering a Zoom session on Mon. Oct. 13 at 11:00 AM that will [Read more]
Scholarly Publishing
Selecting a Journal for Publication for Reporting of NIH-supported Research? Confirm Journal Policies Before Submitting a Manuscript for Peer Review
The 2024 Updated NIH Public Access Policy is now applicable to peer-reviewed journal articles accepted for publication on or after July 01, 2025. The free pathway to compliance can be achieved by submitting the Author Accepted Manuscript (AAM) to PubMed Central (PMC) for public availability upon the official date of publication without embargo. Under the [Read more]
Science and Informatics
Do you need high performance computing for your research?
Research continues to generate more and more data, and large-scale data analyses can be complicated, computationally intensive and not suitable for personal computers. When faced with such a problem, what options do researchers have? Researchers can use High Performance Computing (HPC), a powerful technology which makes use of multiple computing processors that work in parallel [Read more]
Scholarly Publishing
The 2024 Updated NIH Public Access Policy is in Effect: Requirements and NIH Rights Statement
The 2024 Updated NIH Public Access Policy is applicable to peer-reviewed journal articles accepted for publication on or after July 01, 2025.