Health Sciences Library at The Ohio State University

05/31/2026

Behind every smile we share is a Health Sciences Library (HSL) staff member who made someone’s day brighter. 😊 Happy National Smile Day!

Stop by the HSL to see some of these beautiful smiles!

05/29/2026

As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, our hearts are with all those struggling everyday. More people are affected than we might think; over half of Americans will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. Let's carry love and support everyday to help people receive better care. 💙

👉 Visit this LHI webpage for resources: https://bit.ly/4diEi6m

05/28/2026

Take a look at this! 👀

Medical Heritage Center (MHC) Collections Curator Kristin Rodgers shows "Opticks" by Sir Isaac Newton, which details his work in the study of the behavior and properties of light, including its interactions with matter and its detection by instruments. This book is considered by some to be one of the most influential works of science to date. 👓

Stay tuned for more MHC showcases from Kristin!

05/27/2026

Did you know the Health Sciences Library has three FitDesks? 🚲

Find one on the 1st floor near the restroom entrance and two on the 2nd floor near the OT/PT practice room. Each bike desk has a work surface so you can stay active while you study or work. No reservations required.

Work while you pedal—give it a try next time you visit.

05/26/2026

The Health Sciences Library (HSL) front desk will be closed on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. due to an all-staff training event. Short-term checkouts (such as anatomical models, room keys, etc.) will be unavailable beginning at 8 a.m. that morning.

Please plan accordingly. Thank you!

05/25/2026

We are proud to have robust health sciences history special collections housed in our Medical Heritage Center (MHC). The collection includes rare books, medical artifacts and archival papers and is the only special collections of its kind in central Ohio.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, when shelter-in-place guidances were in place, the MHC needed to find a way to bring their in-person tours to the digital world.

Learn how donor support has made this possible: https://bit.ly/3RxkCmD

Donors play an essential role in bringing the MHC’s physical artifacts to life in a digital form

05/24/2026

The Health Sciences Library will be closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.

Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 26, 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

View full library hours: https://bit.ly/3Q06pOJ

05/22/2026

Effective May 25, 2026, National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant applications will have a new required Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan format.

Learn about the updates and find resources. 👉 https://bit.ly/4wJICDh

05/21/2026

America 250: Looking Back ⚛️🇺🇸

Buckeye scientist Dr. William G. Myers helped turn “atoms for peace” into lifesaving innovation by using radioactive isotopes to diagnose and treat disease right here in Ohio.

His work reshaped the future of nuclear medicine changing lives all over America.

Learn more about Dr. William G. Myers' work: https://bit.ly/49auJ72

05/20/2026

Did you know the Library for Health Information provides easy-to-read, evidence-based health information—no matter where you are?

Requests have come from as far as Greece, supporting clinicians and communities. 🌍✉️

Learn more or request information:
https://bit.ly/4wG1QcK