Duke Medical Center Library & Archives News Category: Events

Join us for a weekly watch party of the Pitt!

Each Friday from January 9th to April 17th, we will take a break, breathe, and enjoy the newest episode together. We will be providing free popcorn for the Season Premiere showing (1/9) and Season Finale showing (4/17)! As a plus, we will have buttons of your favorite characters!! We hope to see you there! 

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Join Us for The GREAT GIVE – Donation Phase Started! 

The GREAT GIVE is a SOM event to support our students through generosity and community spirit. 

Donation Phase:   
📅 December 1–5 and December 8–10   
📍 Drop-off locations Trent Semans Center building 2nd Floor Entrance or MedEdIT office

They are accepting: 

• New Clothing (with tags)
• Accessories (clean, gently used)
• Household Items School Supplies Books (in good condition)
• Electronics (working)
• Home Décor 

Your contributions will help make the holiday season brighter for SOM students. All donated items will be available to students at no cost during the main event on December 12. Thank you for helping us share the spirit of giving!…

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Live for Life will be at the Library's 212E conference room on Thursday, Nov 20th from 10am-4pm offering a Health Assessment. These are a free, confidential health screening provided through Duke benefits. It includes total cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, BMI, waist circumference height, weight and body mass index measurements. Additionally, there is a goal setting and referral session with a nurse, dietitian, or fitness specialist. Many participants find the coaching session helps them get started making lifestyle changes and connects them to LIVE FOR LIFE and community resources to support them. Health Assessments are available to all active Duke employees.

Learn your current health risks, schedule a health screening, track your health goals, and…

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November 20th is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. This yearly observance honors the memory of transgender people who were killed due to transphobic violence. TDOR was started in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorated all the transgender people lost to violence since Rita Hester’s death, and began an important tradition that has become the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance.

GLAAD has a yearly memoriam of those who have been lost to anti-transgender violence over the years here.

Duke University Libraries has a LGBT Studies Resource Guide with…

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Did you know we’ve hosted miniature horses and other fun surprises? Get stories, behind-the-scenes highlights, and important updates delivered straight to your inbox with our quarterly newsletter. If you’re new to Duke or not yet a subscriber, now is a great time to sign up for the Library’s newsletter. You can also follow us on Instagram for library tips, event sneak peeks, and amazing archival photos. Follow us online or by searching dukemedlibrary on the Instagram app. 
 

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Happy Veterans Day! On this day, we honor the service of all military veterans in the United States Armed Forces. Currently at Duke, approximately 2,200 employees and 450 students identify as military veterans.

As we celebrate this federal holiday, we invite you to revisit our digital exhibit Remembering the 65th: Duke’s General Hospital Unit, which documents the staff, activities, and accomplishments of the 65th General Hospital, Duke's World War II unit.

Remembering the 65th features artifacts, photographs, and documents from the Medical Center Archives collections. Items include medical instruments used by hospital staff, an…

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October is National Medical Librarians Month.

This is the perfect opportunity to pause and celebrate the contributions of the people at the medical library. We curate reliable and trustworthy information resources, making them easier to find and use. We capture and provide research into the history of the institution. We leverage technologies to simplify systems and tools. We design spaces that inspire, connect, and support. We teach in the classroom and at the point of need. We find the seemingly unfindable piece of information.

I am frequently asked which of our many resources is “the best.” While we do have fantastic book collections, clinical reference tools, and e-journals, there is no contest: our best resource is our staff.

An academic medical…

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Open Access Week is a yearly, international event that brings the scholarly community together in the hopes of making Open Access a new norm in scholarship and research. Every year has new theme and this year the theme is Who Owns Our Knowledge? which obviously hits home given our current moment in time. The theme prompts us to reflect on "not only who has access to education and research but on how knowledge is created and shared, where it has come from, and whose voices are recognized and valued.”  

A great way to participate is to join the final session of the Duke University Library's online workshop series on Open Access Publishing in the Sciences, happening…

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Giddy up, folks—guess who’s trotting back into town? 🐎

The beloved miniature horses from Stampede of Love are galloping their way back to the Medical Center Library on November 5th from 12pm to 2pm! These pint-sized ponies are ready to offer a moment of calm, connection, and joy in the middle of your busy day.

Stop by to say hello, take a photo, and enjoy a little stress relief with our four-legged guests. Whether you’re a longtime fan or meeting them for the first time, it’s a great opportunity to pause and recharge.

Don’t rein in your excitement—circle the date and canter on over! It’s bound to be a hoof-stomping good time you won’t want to miss.

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Explore the landscape of open access publishing in the sciences from its historical roots to today's funding models and challenges. Register for one or all three Zoom workshops in this three-part series!

OA in the Sciences Workshop #1 Navigating Open Access Scholarly Publishing in 2025 
Thursday, October 2, 2025 
3:30pm – 4:30pm 
This workshop empowers graduate students and faculty to navigate OA options with confidence, understand article processing charges (APCs), and make informed choices about where and how to publish their work.

OA in the Sciences Workshop #2 U.S. Federal Public Access Policies,…

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From September 15 through October 15, we recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month and the many contributions of those whose ancestors came from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Spain. 

As leaders, researchers, caregivers, educators, and community health advocates, our Hispanic and Latinx colleagues at Duke Health continue to drive innovation and change the narrative of the healthcare landscape as we know it. Through their rich contributions, we are able to provide more culturally competent patient care, inspire a new generation of health leaders, and embrace a more just environment for everyone to thrive. We are grateful for the compassionate care and commitment to our mission that our Hispanic and Latinx team…

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The Library Welcome Party is a chance for new and returning students, faculty, residents, fellows, and staff to come to the Medical Center Library for a little fun, education, and LocoPops. This year, we are hosting a DJ, educational stations about library resources, maker stations (zine making, button making), and a couple of wellness activities. Join library staff, as well as representatives from LeWell for some fun at this annual event!

Date: September 8th, 2025  
Time: 12pm -2pm  
Location: Medical Center Library (Seeley G. Mudd Building, 10 Searle Drive)

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The Third Year at the Duke School of Medicine provides M.D. program students the opportunity to dig deep into biomedical-related research. The results of these research projects are presented annually at the Medical Student Research Symposium. Now in its 56th year, the symposium, held this year on August 7 – 8th in the Trent Semans Center for Health Education, highlights the unique scholarly accomplishments of third year medical students. Medical student posters from 2020 – present are available in the Medical Center Archives’ MEDSpace digital repository of scholarly works from the institution. 

These more than 650 posters reflect the broad variety of third year medical students’ scholarly and research…

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We’re so glad you’re here! The Duke Medical Center Library & Archives is more than just a place for books—it’s a hub for discovery, collaboration, and support. Whether you need evidence-based resources, expert help with research, or a quiet place to study or work, we’re here to help you succeed. Plus, save the date for our Welcome Party taking place on Monday, September 8th from 12-2 pm.

As you get started, here are our top tips.

💻 Bookmark our website. It’s your gateway to journals, eBooks, databases, and more—no…

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Stop by room 212E in the library on Monday, July 21 between 10 am and 12 pm to visit with therapy dog Jerry, a golden retriever from Pets at Duke. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome. 

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