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books on cartsHimmelfarb Library’s Annual Book Sale will be held from Wednesday, January 29 through Friday, January 31, 2020.  Hours will be: 8:30am to 12midnight on Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 to 12:00 noon on Friday.

The book sale takes place on the 1st floor of the library in the Reference alcove.  Cash or check only!

Questions?  Please contact Ian Roberts (imroberts@gwu.edu).

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Himmelfarb Annual Book Sale posterOur Annual Book Sale will be held January 29th-31st in the first floor reference alcove of Himmelfarb. Sale is open 8:30am to midnight the first two days, wrapping up at noon on the 31st.

Textbooks, study guides, books of historical interest and more - get here early for best selection! $10 for hardback books, $5 for paperback, DVDs as low as $1. Cash or check only. 

#booksaleatthefarb

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On Tuesday, November 12 from 10-11 a.m., Himmelfarb Library will provide a training session in Covidence, an online tool that manages and facilitates much of the systematic review process.  Covidence is a not-for-profit service working in partnership with the Cochrane Library to improve the production and use of systematic reviews for health and wellbeing.

Covidence supports the screening process (both title/abstract and full-text), creation and population of data extraction forms, and helps complete your risk of bias tables. Covidence allows you to share work among your systematic review team and track the progress of your project.

Himmelfarb Library provides a Covidence Research Guide to help you sign up for an account.  This guide also provides video tutorials to show you what Covidence can do, and how it can be integrated with your systematic review process.

Remember, to join us at the Introduction to Covidence webinar on Tuesday, November 12 from 10-11 a.m. EST.

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Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee workers traveling to communities, 1980s
Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) workers traveling to communities, 1980s: Women between the ages of twenty and fifty are recruited by BRAC to teach oral rehydration therapy. Because Bangladeshi culture does not always allow women to travel far from their homes, men chaperone the workers and introduce them at each village they visit. Courtesy BRAC Bangladesh

The Himmelfarb Library and the SMHS Office of Diversity and Inclusion will be hosting the National Library of Medicine (NLM) exhibit:  Against the Odds: Making a Difference in Global Health.

Per the National Library of Medicine, Against the Odds: Making a Difference in Global Health examines stories of the community groups that are making a difference in global health around the world. People are working on a wide range of issues—from community health to conflict, disease to discrimination. As we learn more about the challenges of the past, we join a growing community of people committed to global health. A revolution in global health is taking place—see this exhibition and learn more."

The exhibit will be located on the first floor of Himmelfarb Library from October 21 until November 20, 2019.  We hope you will visit!

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artofcareThrough careful examination and discussion of original works of art at the National Gallery of Art, healthcare professionals and caregivers will practice and hone skills that support visual literacy, communication, and empathy. Working independently and in small groups in the galleries, participants will engage in exercises that explore the nuance and depth of meaning in works of art. Participants will also reflect on how they can apply these skills to their work to enhance relationships with care recipients, members of medical teams, and colleagues.

The program was co-developed and is run in partnership between the National Gallery of Art and the Georgetown Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program.

Participants are asked to commit to the four workshop dates if possible. Registering for the first date guarantees enrollment in all four meetings. Please only register if you can attend all four sessions.

  • Friday, September 13, 2019, 10:00-12:00
  • Friday, September 20, 10:00-12:00
  • Friday, September 27, 10:00-12:00
  • Friday, October 4, 10:00-12:00

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writer-605764_1920Are you are currently writing a class paper, working on your CE or writing an article for publication and need help? The GW Writing Center @ Himmelfarb  has posted their Fall 2019 hours!

Starting on September 9, the GW Writing Center @ Himmelfarb will be open on Mondays from 4 - 8 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m.    Schedule an appointment with Aria or Iman for a free face-to-face consultation; to make an appointment contact the Writing Center by phone at 202.994.3765 to make an appointment.

Distance learners can also schedule an appointment with the GW Writing Center.  The Writing Center uses Zoom, an interactive videoconferencing online interface that allows users to share their desktop and documents. Please visit the Online Students: Appointments webpage for instructions on how to schedule your distance learning appointment.

The GW Writing Center service is FREE to all GW students, faculty, residents and staff!

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Summer.pngJoin the Milken Institute School of Public Health for an exciting opportunity to engage in key public health issues in the GW SPH Summer Institute!

From July 29-August 1, the Milken Institute SPH will offer short, graduate-level courses in a flexible format and taught be leading research and global health faculty.  The courses will incorporate experiential and skills-based learning and are perfect for current students and working professionals.

The courses offered will include:

  • Understanding Commercial Determinants of Health taught by Nino Paichadze: Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 2, 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., 1 credit hour
  • Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) taught by Paul Ndebele:  Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 2, 1:30 - 5 p.m. 1 credit hour

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openingdoorsHimmelfarb Library is hosting Opening Doors: Contemporary African American Academic Surgeons through June 10.  The exhibit is open during the library's regular hours and is located on the 1st floor.  You can also participate in the exhibit's scavenger hunt; a $75 Amazon gift card will be awarded each Friday.
African Americans have always practiced medicine, whether as physicians, healers, midwives, or “root doctors.” The journey of the African American physician from pre-Civil War to modern day America has been a challenging one. Early black pioneer physicians not only became skilled practitioners, they became trailblazers and educators paving the way for future physicians, surgeons, and nurses, and opening doors to better health care for the African American community.
Opening Doors highlights four contemporary African American surgeons and educators who exemplify excellence in their fields and believe in continuing the journey of excellence through the education and mentoring of young African Americans pursuing medical careers.

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healthylivingaprilCheck out Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb's April events calendar to find activities to revive and renew.  This month's activities include meditation and music activities, plus only-in-DC events like the National Cherry Blossom PETALPALOOZA and Japanese Street Festival.  And, as a finale both to the list and the month, check out the Georgetown French Market!

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