Leon S. McGoogan Health Sciences Library

- Resources Overview
- Library Catalog
  The gateway to searching the library’s books, journals, anatomical models, and more.
- Literature Databases
  Search for journal articles in these biomedical and health sciences databases.
- Clinical Resources
  Point-of-care tools, textbooks, and review articles for clinical care and research.
- Drug Resources
  Search these comprehensive references for drug information.
- Tools and News
  These tools support productivity, scholarship, and impact measurement.
- A to Z Databases
  Browse the full list of library databases.
- Services Overview
- Search Request
  Librarians search the literature for you and help guide you to better results.
- Interlibrary Loan
  A service that provides articles and books from a network of libraries.
- Writing Assistance
  The Writing Center @ UNMC offers free one-on-one consultations with trained advisors.
- 3D Printing
  Request a 3D print for your educational and research needs or learn how to use 3D printers.
- UNMC Health Information Service
  Assists Nebraska residents or patients receiving health care in Nebraska, and their families, with finding information on health and wellness topics.
- Instruction
  Librarians offer instruction within the curriculum and in other learning settings, including McGoogan Sessions.
- How Do I? Overview
- Library FAQ
  Find answers to your questions about library policies and services, RefWorks troubleshooting, and other how-to's.
- Research Guides
  College, course, and subject-specific guides that provide the information you need.
- Tutorials
  Video and guide-based tutorials about searching library resources.
- Anatomical Model Booking
  Request an anatomical model and schedule a pick-up time.
- Theses and Dissertations
  Learn how to deposit your manuscript into DigitalCommons and purchase bound copies.
- AskUs
  Not finding what you need? Contact us through AskUs.
- Special Collections & Archives Overview
- Books and Published Materials
  Learn about the various collections, including rare books, in our Special Collections and Archives.
- Archives
  Collections containing UNMC history and materials of health care institutions in Nebraska.
- Art and Artifacts
  This collection ranges from paintings to three-dimensional health sciences tools.
- Exhibits
  Learn about our physical and online exhibits.
- Using the Collections
  Visit our collections or search them online.
- Wigton Heritage Center
  The McGoogan Library is the proud producer and caretaker of the Wigton Heritage Center’s physical and digital exhibitions.
- Spaces Overview
- Study Spaces
  Book a study room and learn about spaces that accommodate individuals and groups.
- Classrooms and Conference Rooms
  Learn about these bookable spaces for classes or meetings.
- Wellness
  The library provides spaces for reflection, relaxation, and rest for students, faculty, and staff.
- Jim and Karen Linder Maker Studio
  A place for all UNMC students, faculty, or staff to experiment, build, prototype, and be creative.
- Partner Spaces
  Partners housed within the library provide services to students, faculty, and staff.
- Rudolph F. Sievers, MD, Technology Commons
  Computer access for UNMC students, faculty and staff.
- Contact Overview
- AskUs
  Contact the library with your questions.
- Liaison Librarians
  Liaisons provide support for the educational, research, and clinical needs of UNMC.
- Schedule a Consultation
  Select a time to meet with a librarian.
- Faculty and Staff Directory
  Meet the library staff.
- Comments and Suggestions
  We welcome opinions about how we could improve your library experience, as well as suggestions for resource purchases.

— Leon S. McGoogan Health Sciences Library — Data Carpentries Workshop | October 7-8, 2024

Data and Software Carpentries at UNMC

Making data literacy and computational programming accessible for the entire community.

Data Carpentries Workshop for Researchers and Students

Sign-Up to Attend

UNMC’s McGoogan Health Sciences Library is bringing The Carpentries curriculum to the Omaha community through a two-day workshop on basic research computing skills (UNIX shell, GIT and Python).

Students and researchers in higher education from across the metro area are encouraged to sign up for this two-day workshop on October 7 and 8. Attendees must be able to attend both days in-person on UNMC’s campus. Lunch will be provided.

Workshop Schedule:

Day 1 (October 7):

Morning: The Unix Shell
Afternoon: Version Control with Git

Day 2 (October 8):

Programming with Python (all day)

Sign-up for this free two-day workshop.

Previous knowledge of the tools that will be presented is not required. This workshop is for learners with little to no prior computational experience. Instructors will put a priority on creating a friendly environment to empower researchers and enable data-driven discovery. Those with some experience will benefit as well. Learn more about Software Carpentry.

Participants must bring a laptop with a Mac, Linux or Windows operating system (not a tablet, Chromebook, etc).

This workshop is sponsored by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Region 3, a part of the National Institutes of Health. The Carpentries teach foundational computational and data science skills worldwide to improve data literacies across the globe. Data, Software, and Library Carpentries classes are taught by volunteer instructors who have a passion for teaching learners at all stages of their data literacy journeys.