Our team of faculty librarians at the Ruth Lilly Medical Library work across the spectrum of academic medicine channeling their expertise into research skills training and consulting in finding and evaluating published research information. All of their work supports health and medical education, research, and publication, all of which ultimately leads to improved patient outcomes… Read more »
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We’re Hiring: Administrative Assistant position open at RLML
The Ruth Lilly Medical Library seeks a talented individual for the position of Administrative Assistant. This role provides administrative support to facilitate day-to-day administrative activities of the library and works closely with the administrative team. We would like to invite you to visit the Indiana University careers site to initiate your application process: https://jobs.iu.edu. Direct… Read more »
Celebrating One Year of Innovation: Ruth Lilly Medical Library Makerspace Showcases VR Resources for Medical Students
The Ruth Lilly Medical Library Makerspace celebrated its first anniversary on May 19th, 2023, with an event that aimed to not only commemorate the milestone but also educate medical students about the exciting Virtual Reality resources available on campus. The event brought together RLML Makerspace staff members, IU Health Medical Library representative Jason Lilly, University… Read more »
Makerspace Creates Birth Canal for Fairbanks Simulation Center Birthing Mannequin
Ruth Lilly Medical Library Makerspace staff members, Cassandra Jones and Amanda Papandreou, recently completed a unique long-term project to create a replacement birth canal for the Fairbanks Simulation Center’s birthing mannequin! The use of simulation mannequins is an essential tool used to help train medical professionals and hone their skills and knowledge in obstetrics and… Read more »
Ruth Lilly Medical Library’s Sandy Nogle and Her Therapy Dog Program
Ruth Lilly Medical Library’s Sandy Nogle is a special member of the IU School of Medicine. She and her therapy dog Mabel regularly appear on campus to soothe stress, comfort sadness, and bring a little joy to everyone willing to gaze into Mabel’s sweet eyes. Mabel is a golden retriever that Sandy worked to certify… Read more »
Makerspace Anniversary and VR Experience – Happening May 19th!
To celebrate the Ruth Lilly Medical Library Makerspace’s first anniversary, RLML Makerspace staff have partnered with Virtual Reality specialists from across the IUPUI campus to provide IU School of Medicine students, faculty, and staff with a hands-on VR experience in the Medical Library on May 19! RLML Makerspace staff members, Cassandra Jones and Amanda Papandreou,… Read more »
Final John Shaw Billings History of Medicine Spring Lecture Series Recording Available
Tenure and Promotion Announcement
Congratulations to Ruth Lilly Medical Library’s Research & Scholarly Communications Librarian, Hannah Craven, MLIS! Hannah was promoted to Associate Librarian (in effect July 1, 2023) and awarded tenure (in effect July 1, 2024).
Ruth Lilly Medical Library Makerspace Offers 3D-Printed Larynx Workshop for IU School of Medicine Anesthesiology Class
Master’s Students in the Anesthesiologist Assistant Program listen as Nexus Manager Cassandra Jones explains how to use TinkerCAD, a beginner-friendly free 3D modeling software. The Ruth Lilly Medical Library (RLML) Makerspace provides medical students and faculty members access to tools and equipment for prototyping and design. Makerspaces like the one at RLML are becoming increasingly… Read more »
John Shaw Billings History of Medicine Series Spotlights the History of Electronic Medical Records and Their Impact on Healthcare
On Wednesday, April 5th, the John Shaw Billings History of Medicine Society and Ruth Lilly Medical Library co-sponsored a lecture titled “From Paper to Purgatory: The History of Electronic Medical Records and Their Impact on Healthcare” with speaker Bill Tierney, MD of the IU Fairbanks School of Public Health. The lecture was part of the… Read more »