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MSK Library Closed: Monday, September 5

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Robin

The MSK Library will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday, September 6.

We wish the MSK community a safe and restful holiday.

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Yesterday, our new Library Director, Stephanie Ker

Yesterday, our new Library Director, Stephanie Kerns, joined several of our librarians for a fantastic afternoon at the 2025 MSK DigITS Picnic. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues and soak up some summer sun and fun!

#WelcomeStephanie #MSKLibrary #MSKLife #TeamMSK #LibraryLeadership #DigITSPicnic2025 #GreatVibes #SunnySkies #WeSaveLives #MSKThrives

We’re excited to welcome Stephanie Kerns as the

We’re excited to welcome Stephanie Kerns as the new Director of the MSK Library!

With over 25 years of experience leading academic health sciences libraries, Stephanie brings a strong record of innovation, collaboration, and strategic vision to MSK. She joins us from Dartmouth College’s Geisel School of Medicine, where she served as Associate Dean for Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries.

Stephanie’s leadership journey includes key roles at Oregon Health & Science University, Tufts, and Northwestern. Her expertise in evidence-based practice, research support, and cutting-edge library services will be a tremendous asset to our community.

Please join us in giving Stephanie a warm welcome as she begins this exciting new chapter at MSK!

#WelcomeToMSK #MSKLibrary #LibraryLeadership
#MedicalLibraries #LibraryDirector #WomenInLeadership

Today MSK Library's Robin O’Hanlon presented to

Today MSK Library's Robin O’Hanlon presented to high school students in MSK’s Bridge to Biostats and Summer Exposure Program on AI Literacy. These programs introduce NYC high school students from underrepresented backgrounds to careers in science, medicine, and research. Students explored how AI tools are shaping science, research, and healthcare and how to use them responsibly and effectively in their own learning. This session wrapped up a 3-part summer curriculum with MSK Library covering AI, misinformation, finding reliable evidence, and academic integrity.

#AILiteracy #STEMEducation #MSKSummerProgram #ScienceCommunication #ResearchSkills #HealthEquity #FutureScientists #DiversityInSTEM #MedicalEducation #CancerResearch #DataScience #AcademicIntegrity #InformationLiteracy

MSK Librarians recently teamed up with Dr. Veronic

MSK Librarians recently teamed up with Dr. Veronica Rotemberg, Director of MSK’s Dermatology Informatics Program, to offer a customized Systematic Review workshop for the new Dermatology/Cutaneous Oncology fellows.

We love partnering with clinical and research fellows at MSK. Supporting their work from day one is one of the best parts of what we do. Helping build strong foundations in evidence synthesis is central to that mission. Here's librarian Kendra Godwin with fellows Yassaman Erfani and Suyon Kim during the session.

#MedicalLibrary #SystematicReviews #Derm #DermEducation #DermFellows #Dermatology #MedicalEducation #ResearchSupport #SkinCancerResearch #DermatologyResearch #MSK #MSKCC #CancerResearch #DermatologyCommunity

Inside the Library: Tech Tools & Training “Navi

Inside the Library: Tech Tools & Training

“Navigating AI Tools for Searching the Biomedical Literature”

#MSKResearch #AIinScience #BiomedicalResearch #GenAI #ScientificTraining #AIethics #LiteratureSearch #MSKEducation #MedicalLibraryTraining

Our librarians, Matsoukas, Konstantina (Dina), Research Informationist, III, and Robin O'Hanlon, Associate Librarian, User Services, led a class titled “Navigating AI Tools for Searching the Biomedical Literature,” in collaboration with MSK’s Office for Scientific Education and Training (OSET). The session was offered to MSK trainees and welcomed around 50 participants, including postdocs, PhD students, summer interns, senior research scientists, Engage Scholars, Research Scholars, and research technicians.

The class explored the strengths and limitations of three widely used GenAI tools for biomedical literature, searching ChatGPT’s Deep Research, Elicit, and Consensus. We also encouraged participants to think critically about the ethical and privacy implications of using generative AI for background research. See some photos below from the session!

Here at the MSK Library we honor the courage to se

Here at the MSK Library we honor the courage to serve in all forms! Let us remember those who made our Liberty and Justice for All possible! Wishing you all a happy and safe 4th of July!

#4thofJuly #HonorAndRemember #IndependenceDay #Gratitude #Unity #LetFreedomRing #HealthcareHeroes #ServiceInAllForms #Patriotism #HonorAndRememberThem #Respect #America #RedWhiteAndBlue #StarsAndStripes #LandOfTheFree #HomeOfTheBrave #AmericanPride #HealingAndHope

On June 19, 1865, freedom reached the last enslave

On June 19, 1865, freedom reached the last enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas, marking a turning point in history. Today, the MSK Library honors #Juneteenth by reflecting on the past, recognizing the struggle and recommitting to equity, justice, and the power of knowledge. May the legacy of Juneteenth inspire us all to create a more just and inclusive tomorrow.

#FreedomDay #EquityInKnowledge #StillWeRise #KnowYourHistory #Resilience #JusticeForAll #StrongerTogether #MSKLibrary #HistoryMatters

Welcome to all of our 2025 MSK Summer Interns! #We

Welcome to all of our 2025 MSK Summer Interns!
#WelcomeToMSK #InternGoals #MSKFutureTalent #LearningAndLeading #NextGenInScience #PathToExcellence #MissionDrivenInterns #InnovateWithMSK #TheMSKWay

We’ve launched! The MSK Library has a brand-new

Time Out: Honoring a Daily Practice on National Ti

Time Out: Honoring a Daily Practice on National Time Out Day!

https://aorn.org/events/national-time-out-day
#NationalTimeOutDay #SurgicalSafety #TimeOutMatters #PatientSafetyFirst #SafeSurgery #ORTimeOut #CheckPauseProtect

It's June and it's Pride month! This is a time to

It's June and it's Pride month! This is a time to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. At the MSK Library, we are committed to fostering inclusion, ensuring equitable access to health information, and creating a welcoming space where all identities are seen and valued.

In honor of Pride, we're proud to share a thoughtful reflection from one of our former colleagues, Antonio DeRosa, a true advocate for authenticity and community.

Celebrating Pride: Antonio DeRosa, Associate Director, Patient & Community Education, Marketing and Communication

“That’s the beauty of the rainbow, right? Up close, the colors might clash or seem mismatched, but when you take a step back, you see something vibrant and beautiful.”

For Antonio DeRosa, this perspective isn’t just a metaphor for Pride Month - it’s a reflection of how he lives and works every day.

“Each of us brings our own experience and identity,” he continues, “and that deserves to be accepted and celebrated.”

Antonio’s career has been shaped by curiosity, purpose, and a deep commitment to health equity. Guided by a passion for empowering communities through education, he has built a distinctive path at the crossroads of healthcare communication, information access, and inclusion.

With a BA in English from SUNY New Paltz and an MS in library and information science from Pratt Institute, Antonio joined MSK in 2010, contributing across the library, editorial services, and radiology teams. After a brief time at Weill Cornell, he earned his EdD in educational leadership in healthcare administration from Aspen University in 2021—further grounding his mission to make health information more accessible, meaningful, and impactful.

He returned to MSK that same year, bringing fresh insight and a continued passion for patient-centered education. In his current role, Antonio leads the development of accessible, inclusive educational materials for patients, caregivers, and the broader community.

Link in Bio for full article!

We're proud to share that three of our librarians

We're proud to share that three of our librarians (Konstantina Matsoukas, Lindsay Boyce, and Marina Rosenfield) attended MLA25. This annual conference brings together health information professionals to exchange knowledge, explore new ideas, and return with fresh perspectives to enhance our services to our community. Below we share some insights, highlights, and photos from the conference!

Our research project explored whether citation in policy documents is a research impact evaluation metric that librarians (and researchers, grant writers, etc.) should be incorporating into their workflow when attempting to measure/demonstrate biomedical research impact.

#MLA25 #MedicalLibrarians #HealthLibraries #ProfessionalDevelopment #LibrariansAtWork #LibraryLife #HealthInformation #LibrariansLead #ContinuingEducation #KnowledgeSharing

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental healt

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Mental health is just as important as physical health. No matter your role, clinician, caregiver, researcher, or patient your mind deserves care and attention too.

The MSK library is here for you with reliable resources on topics like stress, burnout, anxiety, and resilience. You're not alone and seeking knowledge is a strong first step toward support and healing. Let’s keep the conversation going. Let’s lift each other up.
Visit us at https://library.mskcc.org

#MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma #MindMatters #HealthcareWellness #MSKLibraryCares

As we celebrate WOC Nurse Week 2025 (April 13–19

As we celebrate WOC Nurse Week 2025 (April 13–19), we honor the compassion, expertise, and healing spirit of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) nurses everywhere. Your dedication transforms lives, one wound, one patient, one moment at a time. Thank you for all that you do!

#WOCNurseWeek #WOCN2025 #WOCNurses #WoundCare #OstomyCare #ContinenceCare #NurseAppreciation #HealingHands #NursesMakeADifference #WOCN #NurseLife #ThankYouNurses #HealthcareHeroes #WOCShineBright

In honor of National Pet Day we share with you our

In honor of National Pet Day we share with you our MSK Caring Canines: Dogs To Aid Cancer Patient Recovery

For over a decade, MSK’s Caring Canine Teams have been spreading happiness and healing to patients, families, and employees! These four-legged volunteers remind us all of the healing power of a wagging tail.

#NationalPetDay #CaringCanines #MSKVolunteers #PawsToHeal #HospitalHeroes #JoyInHealthcare #TherapyDogsOfMSK #HealingWithLove #TheMSKWay

In honor of #NationalLibraryWeek, join us in thank

In honor of #NationalLibraryWeek, join us in thanking MSK’s incredible librarians for the essential work they do every day!

Meet Lindsay Boyce, MLIS, a Research Informationist III who rounds weekly with our Critical Care team. From rare infections to emerging treatments, she delivers real-time, evidence-based info right at the bedside, helping drive better outcomes for our most complex patients.

MSK’s librarians aren’t just about books, they’re embedded in clinical care, research, and education across the institution. This is not your old-school library! Learn more at https://library.mskcc.org

#MSKLibrarians #LibraryWeek #MedicalLibrarians #EvidenceBasedCare #CriticalCare #HealthcareHeroes #YouAreNotAlone #LibrariansMatter #TheMSKWay
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