Eduard Pernkopf’s Atlas of Topographical and Applied Human Anatomy is a four-volume anatomical atlas published between 1937 and 1963, and it is generally believed to be the most comprehensive, detailed, and accurate anatomy textbook ever created. However, a 1997 investigation into “Pernkopf’s Atlas,” raised troubling questions regarding the author’s connection to the Nazi regime and… Read more »
The Ruth Lilly Medical Library seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and talented Liaison Librarian to join our team. The person in this position will plan, promote, and provide instruction and information services that support the needs of students, residents, faculty, researchers, and staff of the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM). This is a tenure-track faculty… Read more »
Happy Holidays! The Ruth Lilly Medical Library will be 24 hour access only Thursday, December 24, 2020 through Sunday, January 3, 2021. We will resume normal hours January 4, 2021. For additional information about our operation hours and university holidays, please visit our Hours and Location webpage.
Please join us on Monday, October 26 at 6pm (EST) for a virtual book event featuring librarian and author Megan Rosenbloom as she discusses her new book, Dark Archives: A Librarian’s Investigation into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin. Event Registration This event has already taken place. About the Book In Dark Archives,… Read more »
Event: Culture and Conversation: “On the Walls” Project Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 Time: Noon – 1pm Location: Zoom (link provided during registration) Presenters: Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, MD; Sydney Rucker, Paul Mullins, and Lynn Lucas-Fehm, MD Please join the Indiana University School of Medicine community as we learn about the “On the Walls” Project, and unveil… Read more »
One of our dear friends and coworkers, Gloria Yancey, passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2020. Gloria worked at the Ruth Lilly Medical Library for almost 13 years and was a member of our Content Management team. Her accomplishments were many, and we will always remember her fondly. At a staff gathering following her passing,… Read more »
The Point of care Ultrasound or the (PoCUS) practice room is now open for faculty and students at IU School of Medicine. The PoCUS practice room is located on the second floor of the Ruth Lilly Medical Library. You can reserve the PoCUS room 204 online (see: https://library.mednet.iu.edu/reserve-rooms/) An account will need to be established…. Read more »
The Ruth Lilly Medical Library has a trial subscription to Visible Body until 8/28/2020. Please direct any comments/feedback to cascom@iupui.edu. Visible Body Atlas Visible Body Anatomy &Physiology Visible Body Muscle Premium Visible Body Physiology Animations Visible Body Physiology and Pathology
Ruth Lilly Medical Library is reopening our physical space with careful consideration of the health and safety of our employees and all of our visitors. We will continue to offer resources and services online (such as 3D printing, research consults, and classes). Details regarding services available in-person and COVID-19 protocols are listed below. The 24… Read more »
Just a reminder, our chat and email virtual services will be closed on Friday, July 3rd campus holiday. You are welcome to email your reference questions to medlref@iu.edu, but response will be delayed until the next business day. Please direct circulation questions to libmcirc@iu.edu. Have a safe and enjoyable July 4th holiday weekend!