It is National Student Employee Appreciation Week! We'd like to recognize our student employees who work in our 3-D printing lab, serve our patrons at the circulation desk, and re-shelve materials. Thank you to Kaitlyn, Prathamesh, Sean, Shachia, Victor, and William! […]
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National Library Workers Day 2021
Today, we celebrate National Library Workers Day. While our celebration is not in-person, it is still important to highlight the critical role library workers play to keep the Ruth Lilly Medical Library operating. During the pandemic, the Ruth Lilly Medical Library’s faculty and staff continued their service to the IU School of Medicine and Indiana […]
A Human Paradox: The Nazi Legacy of Pernkopf's Atlas Online Lecture
Eduard Pernkopf’s Atlas of Topographical and Applied Human Anatomy is a four-volume anatomical atlas published between 1937 and 1963, and it is generally believed to be the most comprehensive, detailed, and accurate anatomy textbook ever created. However, a 1997 investigation into “Pernkopf’s Atlas,” raised troubling questions regarding the author’s connection to the Nazi regime and […]
Job Opportunity – Liaison Librarian
The Ruth Lilly Medical Library seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and talented Liaison Librarian to join our team. The person in this position will plan, promote, and provide instruction and information services that support the needs of students, residents, faculty, researchers, and staff of the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM). This is a tenure-track faculty […]
Winter Break Hours
Happy Holidays! The Ruth Lilly Medical Library will be 24 hour access only Thursday, December 24, 2020 through Sunday, January 3, 2021. We will resume normal hours January 4, 2021. For additional information about our operation hours and university holidays, please visit our Hours and Location webpage. […]
Virtual Book Event with Megan Rosenbloom Monday, October 26th at 6pm
Please join us on Monday, October 26 at 6pm (EST) for a virtual book event featuring librarian and author Megan Rosenbloom as she discusses her new book, Dark Archives: A Librarian’s Investigation into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin. Event Registration This event has already taken place. About the Book In Dark Archives, […]
Recognizing Indiana University School of Medicine’s First African American Graduate: Clarence A. Lucas, Sr. MD
Event: Culture and Conversation: “On the Walls” Project Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Time: Noon – 1pm Location: Zoom (link provided during registration) Presenters: Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD; Sydney Rucker, Paul Mullins, and Lynn Lucas-Fehm, MD Please join the Indiana University School of Medicine community as we learn about the “On the Walls” Project, and unveil […]
In Memory of Gloria Yancey
One of our dear friends and coworkers, Gloria Yancey, passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2020. Gloria worked at the Ruth Lilly Medical Library for almost 13 years and was a member of our Content Management team. Her accomplishments were many, and we will always remember her fondly. At a staff gathering following her passing, […]
PoCUS Practice Room Open for Faculty and Students
The Point of care Ultrasound or the (PoCUS) practice room is now open for faculty and students at IU School of Medicine. The PoCUS practice room is located on the second floor of the Ruth Lilly Medical Library. You can reserve the PoCUS room 204 online (see: https://library.mednet.iu.edu/reserve-rooms/) An account will need to be established. […]
Trial Subscription to Visible Body
The Ruth Lilly Medical Library has a trial subscription to Visible Body until 8/28/2020. Please direct any comments/feedback to cascom@iupui.edu. Visible Body Atlas Visible Body Anatomy &Physiology Visible Body Muscle Premium Visible Body Physiology Animations Visible Body Physiology and Pathology […]