The Health Sciences Library is hosting Southeastern Louisiana University's Centennial Women’s Suffrage Project traveling exhibit, Determined to Rise: The Woman’s Suffrage Movement in Louisiana, from November 16-25, 2020. There is a recording of a panel presentation from Southeastern faculty available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAPaYcraeXE.

The exhibit celebrates the challenges and triumphs of the women's suffrage movement in Louisiana, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of ratification of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote. 

Developed with grant support from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) Rebirth grant program, the exhibit consists of eight panels depicting photos of Louisiana suffragists, a timeline of significant events, the movement from the African-American woman's perspective, laws that have changed since women gained the vote, and Louisiana women who have made their mark on history.

Please visit and sign the guest book!

To reach our students, faculty & staff where and when they need us, three librarians are offering virtual office hours on Zoom! All 3 librarians can answer different types of questions and will provide referrals to other personnel if needed.

Meet with Erin Ware, Wednesdays from noon - 1:00 p.m. - https://tinyurl.com/y6jb4neb
Meet with David Duggar, Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - https://tinyurl.com/y6jb4neb
Meet with Sarah Jackson, Fridays from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - https://tinyurl.com/y6mg8eh5

Not sure who you need to talk to? Call the Library’s Circulation desk at 318.675.5445, and staff will put you in touch with a librarian.

Check out the October 2020 additions to the Library's ebook collection. These items were funded by LOUIS: the state academic library consortium.

Congratulations to Erin Ware for her recently co-authored publication with otolaryngology faculty, "Velcro Ties in Early Postoperative Pediatric Tracheostomy Care: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis." Link: https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0194599820964727

The 2019/2020 impact report for the health sciences library is available. We are proud of the ways we served the campus and the community during unprecedented events in the last academic year.

LSU Health Shreveport library staff were well-represented at the inaugural virtual meeting of the South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association, October 25-28, 2020, winning a research award, and beginning or continuing terms as officers and committee members.

• Elizabeth K. Eaton Research Award, 3rd Place – Esparza J, Bloomingdale KA, Dobbins ML, Duggar DC, Jackson SP, Nail TLB, Olmstadt W. “Showing Value While Proving Your Own: Identifying An Institution’s Intellectual Capital Through a Systematic Approach." Paper presented at: Annual Meeting of the South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association; 2020 Oct 26; Virtual Meeting
• Montie' Dobbins - president, Hospital Library Interest Section, 2020-2021
• Julie Esparza -  nominating committee member, 2020-2021
• Sarah Jackson - awards & scholarships committee member, 2019-2021
• Will Olmstadt - program committee member, 2020

• David Duggar - president-elect of the South Central Chapter of the Medical Library Association, 2020-2021

Check out the September 2020 additions to the Library's e-book collection. These items were funded by LOUIS: the state academic library consortium.

October is National Medical Librarians Month, a month to celebrate and raise awareness of the health information professional's important role. A medical librarian is THE person to see when looking to get reliable, trustworthy health information. To find out how librarians can help you stay current on medical advances, help with research, find and evaluate information, and much more, visit the Library or email shlibref@lsuhsc.edu. Click here for more about the Health Sciences Library.

Beginning Saturday, October 3, the library new expanded hours will be:
•  Monday – Friday (7:30 am – 5:00 pm) 
•  Saturday – (9:00 am – 5:00 pm) 
•  Sunday – (12:00 pm – 9:00 pm)

On Saturday, the 3rd, library reserve and circulating materials, along with study room keys, can be checked out.

Starting Monday, November 2, the library anticipates resuming to the following regular hours.
•  Monday – Thursday (7:30 am – 9 pm)
•  Friday (7:30 am – 5 pm)
•  Saturday (9 am – 5 pm)
•  Sunday (12:00 pm – 9 pm)

Important Reminders:
•  Since only LSU Health Affiliates and Ochsner employees are allowed at this time, badges are required for library entrance.
•  Social distancing (per campus guidelines) and good infection control are still expected. 
•  Bleach spray and paper towels are available at the entry.