SHWIM has been discussing the history of women here at URochester SMD. Pictured here is the first woman graduate according to Edward G. Miner Library archives: Dr EE Emerson. To her left is Dr Jules Cohen, outstanding physician, educator, and mentor. #WomenInMedicine #HistoryofMedicine

“A superb remedy for ladies, married or single.” Chichester’s Pennyroyal Pills, which “restore” the menstrual function. #CodedLanguage #WomensHealthHistory #AtwaterPopMed

We might be a little biased, but staying organized is important! We can’t help but show some #tbt 💗 for this person’s filing game. Medical records personnel at Strong Memorial Hospital, photographed in July 1955. #URMC #UniversityOfRochester #HistMed

Have you ever wondered what it's like being a librarian at the Golisano Children's Hospital? 585 Kids interviewed Robin to learn more about what she does and how she supports the patients and families of Golisano Children's Hospital ,UR Medicine , and the #Rochester community. 🔗 in bio.

Welcome to the newest Miner librarian, Beth! Beth is our Head of Collections and Systems and joined us 6 months ago. Something fun that Beth shared is that she enjoys sewing clothes in her spare time and her goal is to have a completely me-made wardrobe by the end of 2024!

Are you ready to meet the NIH's standards for data management and sharing? This University of Rochester Libraries workshop will give you an overview of the NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing and guide you through the steps to effectively create a DMSP. Register 🔗 in bio.

“M” is for “Medicina.” 🩺 This adorable inhabited initial is brought to you by the Cyrurgia Guidonis de Cauliaco, 1499. #MinerLibrary #UniversityOfRochester #RareBooks #MedicalHistory #HistMed #InhabitedInitial #PrintingHistory #Incunabula

A little gem from Miner’s History of Medicine Section: “The Country Tooth Drawer,” 19th c. stereotyped engraving by William Davison. 🦷😖

Seek and ye shall find! 6 med students from the class of 1929 peer diligently into their microscopes. Photo by Eugene Freher. #MinerLibrary #URMC #URSMD #UniversityOfRochester #MedicalHistory #HistMed #tbt #MedSchoolLife

“Hell is empty and all the devils are here.” –William Shakespeare Miner Library wishes you a spooky Halloween! 🎃

Our apologies, but the 24-hour access door is out of commission today. Miner Library will close at 8pm and reopen tomorrow at 8 am. Sorry for the inconvenience!

We apologize but the 24-hour swipe access door is still out of service. Miner Library will close at 8pm this evening and reopen at 8 am tomorrow.

NOTICE: May 13-27 the 24-hour swipe access door will be inaccessible.   WHAT THIS MEANS: You can visit us in Miner during our regular open hours, but not when we’re un-staffed.   OPEN HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8a-8p, Saturday-Sunday 10a-3p.

Sharing an awesome #Throwback from the historic dental collection: an image of a patient from the 1920s getting a routine dental x-ray exam at the Rochester Dental Dispensary. #MinerLibrary #BibbyLibrary #EIOH #EastmanDental #DentalHistory #tbt

Exactly 100 years ago the cornerstone was laid for URochester SMD. The inscription reads '1923' because construction was hampered when quicksand made it difficult to lay the foundation, and poor weather caused terrible construction conditions. On June 14, 1924, the foundation

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that the more than 250 ,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free. This day came to be known as Juneteenth, now officially a federal holiday. Learn more from Smithsonian’s NMAAHC at the link in our bio.

CLOSED OVERNIGHT Swipe access will be unavailable from 4 p.m. -8 a.m. beginning Monday, July 15th due to a maintenance issue. We are open during daytime business hours with no access to restrooms or the stacks. We apologize for any inconvenience.