Duke Medical Center Library & Archives News February 2026 Archive

On February 25, 2026, the NIH released NOT-OD-26-046 announcing a new simplified and streamlined Data Management and Sharing Plan (DMSP) format. The updated format is intended to reduce applicant burden and support more consistent compliance monitoring. Beginning May 25, 2026, applicants will be required to use this new, shorter, standardized format.

The revised DMSP focuses on a concise set of required elements:

• Three yes/no questions addressing whether the scientific data underlying peer-reviewed publications and other findings resulting from grant will be shared, whether it will be shared by required timelines, and whether it will remain available for…

Categories: Alerts

Have you received an unexpected email inviting you to publish in a journal? Or perhaps you’ve been asked to peer review for a publication you’ve never heard of. You’re not alone. Many researchers are regularly contacted by unfamiliar publishers—and while some invitations are legitimate, others may not be worth your time or your reputation.

With the continued rise of open access publishing and the “pay to publish” model, it’s more important than ever to evaluate journals before engaging with them. Open access can increase the visibility of your work, but it has also fueled the growth of predatory journals—publications that charge authors without providing meaningful editorial oversight or peer review (…

Categories: Resources & Tools

A new collection is now available in MEDSpace highlighting scholarship from the Department of Radiology’s inaugural Radiology Research Day, held January 29, 2026.

Radiology Research Day was developed by Dr. Jon Martin to showcase research conducted by residents and students within the Department of Radiology. After learning about MEDSpace through the 2025 Medical Center Library survey, Dr. Martin partnered with the Medical Center Library & Archives to create a dedicated collection preserving presentations from this event. Contact Dr. Eun Langman for additional…

Categories: Archives & Collections

Clean out your closet for a cause. Donate gently used sneakers in the Level 2 lobby. Shoes are reused or recycled, and proceeds help fund teens’ international travel, including a member of our Environmental Services team’s son.

The Medical Center Library & Archives is proud to provide valuable resources and vital services to our amazing GME interns, residents, and fellows. As trainees, you have access to thousands of journals, databases and point of care tools, and mobile medical apps, as well as access to expert services such as evidence synthesis (including systematic reviews), bibliometrics and…

Categories: Resources & Tools

Have you presented a poster at a state, regional, or national conference? Duke nurses are invited to preserve and share their work through the DUHS Nursing Poster Repository in MEDSpace.

This internal repository provides a dedicated space to voluntarily archive nursing poster presentations from state, regional, and national conferences beginning January 2025, ensuring your work is preserved and easy to find within Duke.

Why deposit your poster? 

• Increase visibility of your scholarly work across DUHS
• Support collaboration by making your work easy to reference…

Check It Out! Unexpected Things You Can Borrow From the Medical Center Library 

Beyond books, we offer a range of practical tools and creative resources you can check out whenever you need them. Explore each item below to see what’s available. 

HDMI Cables 

Need to connect your laptop to a monitor, classroom projector, or group study display? Borrow an HDMI cable and plug right in. Perfect for presentations, research, and making your screen a little bigger. Available for checkout at our service desk.

Chargers 

Forgot your charger? No stress. You can borrow chargers for a variety of laptops, phones, and tablets. Grab what you need and stay powered throughout your study session or meeting. Available for…

Categories: Resources & Tools

North Carolina’s primary election is Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Prefer to vote early? In person early voting runs Thursday, February 12 through 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28. During early voting, you can vote at any early voting site in your county (Election Day voting is only at your assigned polling place).

• Photo ID is requested for in person voting in North Carolina. Most voters use an NC driver’s license, but many other IDs are accepted. You can also vote without an ID by completing the state’s ID exception process. Learn about voter ID and options.
• Not registered yet You can…

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Medical Center Library and Archives! We are grateful for our patrons and love working with you. Explore heart themed resources available through the library.

Heart: a history
Sandeep Jauhar
A sweeping history of how medicine and culture have understood the human heart, from mystery and myth to modern cardiology.

The curious history of the heart: a cultural and scientific journey
Vincent M. Figueredo
An exploration of how societies across time viewed the heart as the center of emotion,…

Categories: Resources & Tools

Two Rubenstein Library exhibits highlight the Consumer Reports Archives during the advocacy and testing organization’s 90th anniversary.

Duke University Libraries’ Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History is hosting a double exhibit opening event with a panel discussion on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM in Rubenstein Library Room 153 (Holsti Anderson Family Assembly Room). Registration is required.

Register for the event

Join the Duke University Libraries for a special event featuring a panel discussion with Consumer Reports staff members Lisa L…

Categories: Events & Classes, Exhibits

Join us for a weekly watch party of The Pitt!

Each Friday from January 9 to April 17, we will take a break, breathe, and enjoy the newest episode together. We will provide free popcorn for the season premiere (January 9) and season finale (April 17). Plus, we will have buttons featuring your favorite characters. We hope to see you there!

Categories: Events & Classes

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Categories: Alerts, Events & Classes, Exhibits, Archives & Collections, Resources & Tools

It’s that time of year again—hearts, valentines, and… data! Love Data Week is an international celebration held each year during the week of Valentine’s Day. The event brings together universities, nonprofits, government agencies, corporations, and individuals to explore data related topics through programs and activities.

This year’s theme, “Where’s the Data?”, highlights the journey of data from collection to storage and long term preservation.

Many institutions are hosting free virtual events throughout the week. Explore all 2026 Love Data Week programs happening locally and around the world.  

The Medical Center Library is excited to spotlight key data resources that support strong data 
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Categories: Events & Classes

February is Black History Month. During this month, we celebrate the legacy, achievements, and cultural impact of Black and African American individuals.

To learn more we encourage you to check out the Archives’ research guide Black History at Duke Health. The stories of Black people have been historically underrepresented and concealed in archival collections. Consequently researching their history can be difficult. Our guide aims to introduce researchers to materials documenting the history of Black individuals at the Duke Health. Included are oral histories, archival collections, photographs, audiovisual materials, and publications, selected key dates and key…

Categories: Archives & Collections