Health Sciences Libraries

The Wangensteen's newest exhibit explores an illustrated guide to the seven famous hot springs in Hakone, Japan.

Learn more about how photogrammetry will be used to create interactive 3D models of artifacts from the Wangensteen Historical Library.

Thanks to the funding received from the Legacy Grant the Wangensteen Library is going to be able to take 4,000 medical instruments from its collection of artifacts and enrich their catalog records through the creation of new, more improved metadata, thereby furthering the opportunities for research and study.

Brooke Olson, MSIS, MPA, comes to the Health Sciences Libraries with a rich professional portfolio. Before receiving her Master of Science in Information Sciences, Brooke applied her public administration skills when she helped implement two Electronic Health Records systems and a state-wide online teacher licensure program. Given Brooke’s ability to span boundaries and build networks, it is no surprise that she loves collaboration and being part of the health sciences community. “I’m looking forward to diving into research, learning from my colleagues, and being in the classroom with students,” she says.

On April 7, 2023, the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine held its latest pop up exhibit, ’Wangensteen in bloom.‘ In addition to providing student employees an opportunity to do a deep dive into the library’s collection, which consists primarily of rare books, manuscripts, and artifacts, these pop ups also offer new, unexpected entry points into the WHL’s one-of-a-kind collection.

Ryn Gagen, MLIS, is new to their role as the Medical School Librarian, but they are not new to the Health Sciences Libraries (HSL). During their graduate education at St. Catherine University, Ryn completed an internship at HSL where they worked to increase discoverability and accessibility of instructional materials. Fast forward one year, and Ryn is seamlessly jumping back into our work. “I knew I wanted to return to academic libraries after my fantastic internship at HSL,” they said.

This post is one in a series about the Libraries open access (OA) principles, as outlined in Towards Open Access at the University of...

Thanks to the funding received from the Legacy Grant the Wangensteen Library is going to be able to take 4,000 medical instruments from its collection of artifacts and enrich their catalog records through the creation of new, more improved metadata, thereby furthering the opportunities for research and study.

See student success in action! This multi-part exhibit explores how undergraduate students from a variety of academic disciplines use historical materials from the Wangensteen in their coursework and projects.

We’re celebrating 2022 with a look back at our favorite stories of the year that feature the innovative, impactful, fun, and purpose-filled work at the Health Sciences Library and the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine. 

The Health Sciences Library and the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine are known as collaborative partners in the interprofessional Health Sciences Education Center, but the roots of the Health Sciences Libraries started 130 years ago. Enjoy this photo history that spans the 1892 collections funding from the Board of Regents to our 2022 expertise and resources that advance the research and education needs of today’s health professionals!

The University of Minnesota's Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine has been awarded a Minnesota Historical & Cultural Heritage grant in the amount of $103,162. The funding will be used to provide “Access to Historical Healthcare Artifacts” currently in the Wangensteen collections but not yet available via its online catalog.

Let's take a look back at the Halloween @ Wangensteen 2022 pop up exhibit. See some spooky images from the collection and look back at the fun!

The Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine will be showcasing some of the most famous images in the history of anatomy on November 18, 12-1:30pm.

“Do no harm” is a major tenet of the physicians’ creed, in the Hippocratic Oath or a modernized version of it. To reduce risk and improve training, Medical School students participate in simulated clinical experiences where standardized patients — real people trained to show up with certain symptoms — interact with physicians-to-be in a room set up like a clinic or an emergency room. Now, the U’s emergency medicine students are testing in the Libraries' Virtual Reality Studio.

In the bright, yet somewhat austere environment of the Health Sciences Education Center, the Health Sciences Library Makerspace stands out, with colorful displays in its windows and — inside its doors — intriguing tools, 3D printers, and plenty of tables to spread out a project. This space — its equipment, its whimsical approach, and its meaningful outcomes — is meant for everyone connected to the U who wishes to explore their craft skills and their creativity.