Check Out the Latest ‘Connective Issues’ Newsletter
September 15, 2026

The latest issue of “Connective Issues” is now available, with updates on what’s happening at the Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL), resources to explore, training opportunities, an upcoming exhibit, and more.
Interim Dean Alexa Mayo, MLS, shares an update on plans for the first floor, including new furnishings, refreshed spaces, and a family study room.
Try Universitywide trials of PolicyMap, Sage Data, and Statista, three resources that offer access to data, statistics, and other tools for research and teaching.
Other highlights include a major IMLS National Leadership Grant that will help preserve more than two centuries of UMB history and expand access to the library’s historical collections, along with information about registering for the School of Pharmacy and HSHSL's annual vaccination clinic, set for Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.