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McMaster University's Health Sciences Library offers information services, resources and expertise to support McMaster's Faculty of Health Sciences' commitment to knowledge-based health-care practice and life-long learning
12/11/2025
Online database workshops are coming in the new year! Registration is now open.
Ovid Medline Jan 19 https://hsl-mcmaster.libcal.com/event/3955005
Ovid Medline Feb 4 https://hsl-mcmaster.libcal.com/event/3955149
Cinahl Ebscohost Jan 20 https://hsl-mcmaster.libcal.com/event/3955012
Cinahl Ebscohost Feb 5 https://hsl-mcmaster.libcal.com/event/3955150
08/02/2024
02/23/2024
Eclipse glasses have arrived at HSL 😎🔆
Stop by to pick up a pair for yourself! They're on the reference shelf between the big dictionary and our puzzles.
12/29/2023
If you want to place any holds, request articles or search our catalogue over winter break, please note that for 24 hours, Omni will be out of order starting tomorrow morning.
Have a safe and happy New Year!
10/31/2023
The submissions for the Pulse And Palette art contests are up! Come check them out!
This display is right across from our Information desk.
Such an amazing diversity of submissions, from felted frogs to comic strips, it seems impossible to choose a winner... But if you can pick a favourite, you can vote for your favourite on our website or by scanning the QR code next to the display.
06/23/2022
McMaster University Libraries' new catalogue is live!
The new catalogue features Omni, a search tool that provides improved access to academic material.
Have questions or need assistance navigating our new catalogue? You can email Mills and Thode library staff at [email protected] or Health Sciences library staff at [email protected]!
Full story: bit.ly/NewCatalogueMacLibraries
06/16/2022
From June 16 to 21, 2022, McMaster libraries, including the Health Sciences Library, will be transitioning to Omni from our current catalogue. During this transition, a number of related services will temporarily be unavailable:
• Self-checkout machines
• Requests and holds
• Recalls
• Renewals
• My Library Account
If you have questions or need assistance during this time, please email [email protected].
🔗 bit.ly/CatalogueDisruption
04/14/2022
A reminder that the Health Sciences Library will be closed April 15 for Good Friday.
04/11/2022
Do you ever find yourself needing help keeping track of your citations? If so, we have some good news! The HSL has acquired access to EndNote, the premier citation management software. With EndNote you can save time with your citations, allowing you to focus on your research. Interested in learning more? Click the link below to get started today:
https://libguides.mcmaster.ca/endnote
04/04/2022
Happy Earth Month! To celebrate, the HSL has a display showcasing books about sustainability. The books aim to educate readers on the connections between the environment, health, and their connections and influence on our communities. This selection of books intends to empower and inform on issues of sustainability and health We hope you find these books interesting, insightful, and refreshing.
Next time you're in the library, come have a look at the display!
