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07/04/2025
Christian Peshlakai

In February, Mary Thelander from the Occupational Therapy department scheduled a Technology Demonstration with the Health Science’s Library for her class. The four available technologies presented were 3D printing, Anatomage table, Data visualization wall and Virtual Reality headsets.

Mary Thelander included in her lectures the topic of 3D printing and it was supplemented with physical models that some of the students created.

The OT students were exploring the different muscles that the Anatomage has within its library for movement of the limbs.

The library had combined the Data Viz wall and the demonstration of the Meta Quest 3 headsets. Initially the program Organon was explored to see individual sections of the Central Nervous System before trying the Cubism.

The photos speak to the amount of fun that the OT students were having.

Occupational Therapy students laughing during demonstration.

O.T. students waiting to try Virtual Reality goggles.

O.T. students watching VR perspective on DataViz Wall.

 

 


Faculty are welcome to schedule a Tech Demo with the Emerging Technology Specialist. The library also has six Quest 2s that are available for two-week checkout, while the six Quest 3s are only three-day checkouts. https://libguides.health.unm.edu/tech-at-hslic

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07/02/2025
David Hansen

At HSLIC, we believe everyone deserves access to technology that supports their learning - whether they’re preparing for exams, participating in telehealth simulations, or conducting research to advance health equity in New Mexico and beyond.

That’s why we launched the Telecommunications Room (TR) Integration & Upgrade Project — a three-phase infrastructure improvement plan that directly addresses longstanding concerns about network reliability and internet access throughout our library building.

We’re excited to report that we’re nearing the finish line: Phase 2 is wrapping up now, and completion of Phase 3 is expected within the next 30 days.


Why This Matters 

The original network infrastructure at HSLIC was designed in the 1990s to serve "approximately one device for every three students." This base network structure has been upgraded repeatedly over the years, but no longer meets the needs of our learners. Most of our students, faculty, and staff rely on at least three devices at any given time: a laptop, smartphone, and a tablet or smartwatch—often all running simultaneously during high-stakes academic or clinical activities.

By the end of this project, our building will support:

  • Faster, more reliable WiFi on the 3rd and 4th floors

  • New TR rooms on every upper floor with updated switchboards

  • Future-ready CAT-6e and fiber-optic infrastructure built for scale

These upgrades mean fewer dropped connections during exams, smoother streaming for telehealth modules, and dependable access for all — whether you’re booking a group study room or accessing essential clinical databases from a quiet pod.


Prioritizing Accessibility and Equity

As part of HSLIC’s commitment to justice, equity, and inclusion, this project is about more than just bandwidth. It’s about equal access to the resources every learner needs to succeed. Improved network infrastructure reduces digital disparities and helps ensure that all UNM Health Sciences Center students—regardless of discipline, background, or device—can fully participate in their education without barriers.

From our privacy-focused study pods to ADA-compliant upgrades, these improvements support an inclusive, accessible, and affirming library experience for everyone.


What to Expect During Final Construction

Phase 3 construction on the 4th floor is now underway and expected to be completed by the end of July. You may notice:

  • Intermittent construction noise during daytime hours

  • Limited access to some seating zones or adjacent rooms

  • Temporary signage and rerouted foot traffic

We are doing everything possible to minimize disruptions and maintain access to study rooms and services during this time. If you have questions about quiet spaces, accessibility, or internet performance during this final phase, please connect with our Service Desk staff or reach out via Ask a Librarian.


What’s Next

Once all work is complete, we’ll move into the final testing and configuration phase. You can expect:

  • Even distribution of high-speed WiFi across all floors

  • A seamless connection experience in all group and solo study spaces

  • Infrastructure designed to support future innovation and growth

We’ll continue to share updates as we move toward completion. Until then, we thank you for your patience—and we’re honored to continue investing in the digital infrastructure that supports your academic journey.

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06/27/2025
Christian Peshlakai

Lecturer Mary Thelander from the Occupational Therapy department reached out the Health Sciences Library for a consultation in 3D printing. Thelander’s goals were to have physical examples of a 3D object to present and give to the farmers at the AgrAbility conference in Las Cruces, New Mexico. http://www.agrability.org/about/program/

The library was able to assist Thelander in printing 49 of the Toothbrush Holders for members of the conference. The design of the toothbrush holders is that it is able to be opened with one hand and the holders can hold the toothbrushes in place for toothpaste to be applied.

 

3D Printed Toothbrush Holder holding a toothbrush upright.

 

Health Sciences Staff/Students/Faculty are encouraged to reach out to the Emerging Technology Specialist if you’re looking for assistance on a project that is incorporating 3D printing.

https://libguides.health.unm.edu/tech-at-hslic

 

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06/23/2025
Nicole Arsenault

June 23rd is National Hydration Day! Hydration is so important for your overall health. Hydration can help:

  • Keep joints lubricated
  • Prevent issues such as kidney stones
  • Keep your body's waste systems functioning well

We know that hydration is vital, but sometimes it can be hard to remember to stay hydrated. It can be even more frustrating to stay hydrated if you don't enjoy drinking water. Here are some ideas for making staying hydrated more fun!

  • Find a water bottle that works for you. Maybe you like one that fits in a cupholder. Maybe you like one with a straw. If a water bottle has functions you like, you're more likely to drink more water!
  • Add some flavor to your water! Fresh fruit and herbs can be great for adding flavor! 
  • Set an alarm on your phone. Sometimes reminders to drink water can be very helpful.
  • Remind your friends to stay hydrated. You'll help a friend stay hydrated and remind yourself to hydrate in the process.

Happy Hydrating!

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06/13/2025
Abbie Olivas

Photo caption: Train stop at Valmora, New Mexico. Valmora Industrial Sanatorium records. 

Tomorrow is National New Mexico Day! 

This holiday celebrates the Land of Enchantment, its people, and history. On this holiday, New Mexicans and visitors are encouraged to explore the state (especially its parks and cultural heritage sites) and shop local businesses. 

One way to discover more about our state’s history is by exploring some of our online Special Collections resources or making a research appointment to view our collections in person. 

Special Collections documents the history of health and healthcare in New Mexico and the Southwest by collecting and preserving materials that include oral histories, organizational records, rare books, photographs, artifacts and a monograph collection. Areas of focus include the history of tuberculosis treatment, the UNM Health Sciences Center, public health, New Mexico's medical providers, and the oral history collection. 

Some collections important to New Mexico history are:

New Mexico Medical Society records

Valmora Industrial Sanatorium records

UNM Health Sciences Center Institutional records

Oral history collection

To view more online resources or learn more about Special Collections, please visit our website

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06/11/2025
profile-icon Danielle Maurici-Pollock

Are you interested in learning more about open access publishing and wondering what options exist for publishing your work? Are you conducting NIH-funded research (or considering applying for funding) and wondering how the new NIH Public Access Policy going into effect July 1, 2025 and the current NIH Data Management & Sharing Policy apply to your research? Join HSLIC for a series of online workshops this summer that will cover these important topics. 

Click on a date below to register for a session or contact Robyn Gleasner or Danielle Maurici-Pollock for more information.

Open Access Publishing 101

These session will provide researchers and scholars with basic information about open access publishing including models and paths to Open Access; funding options such as article processing charges, publisher/transformative agreements, and including as a line item in grant proposals; and how these options may influence selection of scholarly output. Register to attend a session from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MDT on the following dates:

Understanding the NIH Data Management and Sharing and Public Access Policies
This one-hour online workshop will review recent changes to NIH policies that could impact your research and publications, including the 2024 NIH Public Access Policy and the 2023 NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy. Register to attend a session from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MDT on the following dates:

Understanding the New NIH Public Access Policy
Interested in just learning more about the NIH 2024 Public Access Policy? This 30-minute online workshop will cover the basics. Register to attend a session from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. MDT on the following dates:

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06/02/2025
profile-icon Varina Kosovich

Join us at HSLIC as we celebrate Pride Month! 

Explore Our Displays
Visit the second and third floors to browse our curated book displays featuring LGBTQIA+ health, history, and lived experiences. Check out the slideshow in the lobby and scan QR codes to explore a wide variety of eBooks on LGBTQIA+ topics. 

Get Crafty
Stop by our second floor craft station to make your own button or bracelet. Show your pride or share your pronouns! 

Dive into History
This year’s Pride Month Research Guide highlights the history of Pride parades, Pride as protest, and the Stonewall Rebellion. Explore archival materials like photographs, oral histories, newspaper articles, and more.

Treat Yourself 
On Monday, June 3rd, enjoy delightful pastries from Snapdragon Tea, a local LGBTQIA+-owned bakery—available while supplies last!

Keep an eye on our social media for details about a larger celebration at the end of the month! 

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05/16/2025
profile-icon Varina Kosovich

Celebrate the power of books through the Community, Connection & Reflection free book fair, hosted by the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center (HSLIC). Join us on May 29th from 10am-1pm on the patio outside the Happy Heart Bistro to browse, connect, and discover your next favorite book! 

We're inviting you to be part of this celebration by donating gently used books. 

Where to donate
Donation boxes can be found at:

  • Health Sciences Library & Informatics Center (HSLIC) Lobby
  • Health Sciences & Services Building (HSSB) Lobby

We're looking for:

  • Children’s books (all age levels)
  • Young adult fiction and non-fiction
  • Popular fiction and non-fiction
  • Cookbooks
  • Graphic novels
  • Biographies
  • Multilingual books

Please do not donate:

  • Textbooks or encyclopedias
  • Books that are damaged, torn, moldy, or heavily written in
  • Magazines or outdated reference materials

All members of the UNM Health Sciences community are welcome to stop by, browse, and take home new reads or share old favorites. Donations are appreciated but not required to attend—everyone is welcome! 

For questions, contact Lindsay Smart at LSmart@salud.unm.edu.

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05/14/2025
profile-icon Emily Roberts

Since 1949, Mental Health America - joined by many other organizations - has named May  “Mental Health Awareness Month”. This year's theme is “Turning Awareness Into Action”.

 

Check out the following HSLIC titles to raise your awareness of mental health and take action:

 

 

Many HSC students, staff and faculty can find several resources and services from HSC and the SOM through the Office of Professional Wellbeing. Prominent among these resources is PeerConnect, a volunteer-run peer support network. You can reach out for support or reach out to support others! 

 

All HSC students, staff and faculty can find mental health and wellness resources through HSC Wellness

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05/13/2025
profile-icon Danielle Maurici-Pollock

On April 30, the NIH announced an accelerated timeline for its 2024 Public Access Policy. The policy, originally scheduled to go in effect on December 31, 2025 will now apply to all manuscripts from NIH-funded research accepted for publication in peer-reviewed journals on or after July 1, 2025.

What does the new policy cover?

Manuscripts from NIH-funded research accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal on or after July 1, 2025.

What does the new policy require?

The policy has three requirements:

  1. Submission of an electronic version of the Author Accepted Manuscript to PubMed Central upon acceptance for publication for public availability without embargo upon the Official Date of Publication.
  2. An acknowledgement that satisfies the requirements in the NIH Grants Policy Statement (GPS) regarding communicating and acknowledging federal funding.
  3. Agreement to a standard license explicitly granting NIH the right to make the Author Accepted Manuscript publicly available through PubMed Central without embargo upon the Official Date of Publication

View the full policy here.

How does this differ from the current NIH Public Access Policy?

The current policy (in effect until June 30, 2025) allows for a 12-month embargo period after the official date of publication for accepted manuscripts to be made publicly available in PubMed Central. The major difference is that the new 2024 policy removes this embargo period.

What is an Author Accepted Manuscript?

The Author Accepted Manuscript is the author's final version of an article that has been accepted for publication in a journal and includes all revisions resulting from peer review, as well as all tables, graphs, and supplemental material. It is NOT the final published article, which is the journal's authoritative version including stylistic edits and formatting.

How do I submit my manuscript to PubMed Central?

There are variety of methods, depending on the journal you publish with.

  1. Method A: Journals on this list automatically make the final published version of NIH-funded articles available in PubMed Central on the author's behalf.
  2. Method B: Journals on this list allow the author to make arrangements (usually by paying an open access fee) for the journal to deposit the final published version of a specific article on their behalf.
  3. Method C: The author or someone the author delegates deposits the Author Accepted Manuscript directly using the NIH Manuscript Submission system (NIHMS). 
  4. Method D: Publishers on this list will deposit the author accepted manuscript of NIH-funded articles on behalf of the author.

See the NIH's guidance on Submitting to PubMed Central for more information.

Do I have to pay article processing charges (APCs) and publish my article open access in order to comply with the policy?

Open access publishing of the final journal article is NOT a requirement of the NIH Public Access Policy. You are only required to submit the Author Accepted Manuscript to PubMed Central to be made available without embargo. (Note that if you do choose to publish open access, you must make sure that either you or the publisher also submit the article or manuscript to PubMed Central.)

It is important to understand the author guidelines and policies that may apply to your manuscript before signing a publication agreement. NIH suggests communicating directly with the journal as soon as possible upon submission that the NIH Public Access policy applies to your manuscript.

In addition to the lists above, the following resources can help in selecting a journal for publication of NIH-sponsored research. Note that not all information may yet be updated to reflect the 2024 Policy changes.

Have the NIH's requirements for data sharing changed as a result of this policy?

No, the 2023 Data Management and Sharing Policy remains in effect for all NIH-funded research.

Have additional questions or want more information?

Contact Danielle Maurici-Pollock or Robyn Gleasner, or stop by one of our upcoming workshops below:

Understanding the NIH Data Management and Sharing and Public Access Policies
This one-hour online workshop will review recent changes to NIH policies that could impact your research and publications, including the 2024 NIH Public Access Policy and the 2023 NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy. Register to attend a session from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MDT on the following dates:

Understanding the New NIH Public Access Policy
Interested in just learning more about the NIH 2024 Public Access Policy? This 30-minute online workshop will cover the basics. Register to attend a session from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. MDT on the following dates:

Open Access Publishing 101

These session will provide researchers and scholars with basic information about open access publishing including models and paths to Open Access; funding options such as article processing charges, publisher/transformative agreements, and including as a line item in grant proposals; and how these options may influence selection of scholarly output. Register to attend a session from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MDT on the following dates:

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