Health Sciences Library System at the University of Pittsburgh. Home of Falk Library.

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Join us for Reading Between the Lines: Blackout Poetry at the Library, Wed, Feb 11, 12-2pm. Explore found poetry through the blackout process in this drop-in session. No previous writing experience is necessary! bit.ly/Blackout-Poetry-HSLS
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Falk Library is closed today, January 26, due to the extreme weather. Stay safe out there!
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23 Dec 2025
Happy Holidays from HSLS! We're wishing you a warm holiday season and a restful winter break. Falk Library will close at 8 p.m. tonight and remain closed through Sunday, January 4. We will reopen at 7 a.m. on Monday, January 5. See you in 2026!
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18 Nov 2025
Falk Library will have modified hours for Thanksgiving break: Wed, 11/26: 7am–7pm Thur, 11/27: Closed Fri, 11/28: Closed Sat, 11/29: 11am–6pm Sun, 11/30: 11am–10pm Plan ahead for in-person resources you may need. Digital resources are still available when the library is closed.
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7 Oct 2025
Notice: Pitt's Open Access Agreement with Wiley has reached its annual limit on the number of articles eligible for APC-free (article processing charge-free) open access publishing. Questions? Email ULS-PublishingOpenAccess@pitt.edu.
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15 Sep 2025
However you like to study, Falk Library has a space for you. We have individual study carrels, tables and booths for group work, quiet study rooms, group study rooms, and technology areas. Visit us to find your new favorite study spot!
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21 Jul 2025
There's still time to share your feedback with us! This survey is open through July 31. Let us know how we're doing!
2 Jul 2025
Has HSLS helped you achieve your academic or research goals? Is there more we can be doing? Let us know how we have supported you and how we can improve by completing our brief feedback form: bit.ly/4lvQ1zs
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2 Jul 2025
Has HSLS helped you achieve your academic or research goals? Is there more we can be doing? Let us know how we have supported you and how we can improve by completing our brief feedback form: bit.ly/4lvQ1zs
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13 Jun 2025
New NIH Public Access Policy goes into effect on 7/1, requiring manuscripts resulting from NIH-funded research to be made freely available in PubMed Central at time of publication. Read more in the HSLS Update: bit.ly/3SN7FCP

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5 May 2025
We are pleased to announce that Emeritus status has been awarded to Dr. Małgorzata Fort, who recently retired from her position as Head of Digital Resource Development. We thank Gosia for her many contributions and wish her all the best in her retirement!
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11 Apr 2025
Join HSLS librarians Kelsey Cowles, Rebekah Miller, & Rachel Suppok for a workshop on combating health misinformation, sponsored by the Year of Discourse and Dialogue! Tuesday, April 15, 12-2pm, in the Falk Library Classroom
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28 Mar 2025
Looking for journal articles or book chapters that aren't available in our collection? Our Document Delivery team can help get you the materials you need! Learn how to request materials: hsls.pitt.edu/document-deliv…
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7 Mar 2025
Falk Library is closed today for Pitt's Spring Holiday. Enjoy the attempt at spring weather this weekend!
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25 Feb 2025
HSLS is an essential partner in advancing health sciences research and education. Make a gift for #PittDayOfGiving and join us in working towards a brighter, more informed healthcare landscape for all! Give to HSLS: pittdayofgiving.com/pages/he… #PDoG25
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24 Feb 2025
Tomorrow is Pitt Day of Giving. You can make a donation to the library to help support activities for students, or help us give back to our community! Bring a canned good to Falk Library tomorrow and look for the Pitt Pantry donation bin by the Main Desk. #PDoG25 #PittDayofGiving
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7 Feb 2025
Visit our new Digital Exhibits & Collections site to explore digitized items from our rare books and special collections, such as this facsimile. Pictured: De Humani Corporis Fabrica is an anatomical atlas originally created by Andreas Vesalius in 1543. bit.ly/HSLS-Digital-Exhibits
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31 Jan 2025
Did you know? We have a library of digital subject guides with info tailored to specific fields or areas of interest. Guides include toolkits for authors and researchers, school-specific resources, and more. Find a subject guide or portal: hsls.libguides.com
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24 Jan 2025
Resource spotlight: Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy This immersive learning experience consists of a series of videos that guide learners through the intricacies of human anatomy. Find the atlas on our A-Z listing of databases: hsls.pitt.edu/databases
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23 Jan 2025
Falk Library is temporarily closed due to a flooding emergency. We hope to reopen at noon.
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17 Jan 2025
Tip of the week: Use EndNote to manage citations effortlessly. Not sure how to get started? Join us for a Basic EndNote live class or take a self-paced learning module, and become an EndNote pro! Find a session: bit.ly/EndNote-Learning
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