University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences Library System

In honor of Black History Month, here's an HSLS Update article from the archives.

Learn about Freedom House Ambulance Service, established in Pittsburgh in 1967 by a Black-administered nonprofit organization, which became the blueprint for modern emergency medical services nationwide.

Read the article:

Freedom House Ambulance Service of Pittsburgh – Making Medical History – HSLS Update Freedom House Ambulance Service of Pittsburgh – Making Medical History Freedom House Ambulance Service was established in Pittsburgh in 1967. It was a cooperation between Freedom House Enterprises, a non-profit Black-administered organization focused on the development of Black-owned and operated ...

Given the continued forecast of significant snow and bitterly cold temperatures, and out of an abundance of caution for our students, faculty and staff, in-person activities on the University’s Pittsburgh campus have been canceled on Monday, Jan. 26. For more information: https://pitt.ly/49RrGzZ

Falk Library is closed due to extreme weather. Stay safe, everyone!

Here's a sneak peek at a new History of Medicine exhibit coming soon to Falk Library. "Mothers of Psychoanalysis" pulls from our historical collection to highlight the women who were part of Freud's school of thought.

The exhibit will be featured in the window of our Rare Book room beginning in February, so plan to come see these books on display and learn about the women who wrote them!

Happy Holidays from HSLS! We're wishing you a warm holiday season and a restful winter break.

Falk Library will close at 8 p.m. tonight and remain closed through Sunday, January 4. We will reopen at 7 a.m. on Monday, January 5.

See you in 2026!

The weather outside may be frightful, but Falk Library's study carrel's are delightful!

Come to the library to escape the cold, hang up your coat, and hunker down with your end-of-semester projects.

The library will close early today and remain closed tomorrow and Friday.

Here is the full schedule of modified hours:

Wednesday, November 26: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Thursday, November 27: Closed
Friday, November 28: Closed
Saturday, November 29: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday, November 30: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Monday, December 1: Normal hours resume

Enjoy a restful and delicious Thanksgiving break!

This image comes from a reproduction of the 1898 announcement of the new building for the Western Pennsylvania Medical College. Visible to left of the new building is the Emma Kaufmann Clinic, and on the right is the original college building.

Visit Falk Library to see our new display of books, documents, and class schedules from the early days of the Medical College.

Join HSLS in supporting Animal Friends during this month of thankfulness and giving. Our donation drive supports both pet-owner families and shelter pets. Look for the donation table near the library classroom.

More info: bit.ly/Support-Animal-Friends

Need information for a grant application or a homework assignment? Our popular Painless PubMed class is designed to quickly familiarize you with searching in PubMed, whether you're new to the database or just need a refresher. Join us for a live class or take a self-paced learning module to master PubMed on your own time.

Find a session: bit.ly/PubMed-Learning

Has HSLS helped you achieve your academic or research goals? Is there more we can be doing?

Let us know how we have supported you and how we can improve by completing our brief feedback form: http://bit.ly/4lvQ1zs

Our popular Python Bootcamp returns next week! Join us for a comprehensive dive into Python programming through a sequence of dedicated sessions that encompass the data analysis workflow, including importing and cleaning data, data manipulation, and advanced visualization techniques. Each day's workshop builds on the last, ensuring a comprehensive understanding and practical application of Python for data analysis.

Learn more and register: bit.ly/Python-Bootcamp-Su25