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Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Dining Conference Rooms, UVA Medical Center Lobby

Join the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library staff at our clinical support expo! Whether you're a resident, attending, fellow, nurse, support staff member, student, faculty member, or just curious about what we offer, this event is perfect for you.

What’s in Store:

Meet Our Team: Connect with our friendly library staff and learn about the valuable services and resources we offer.
View Artifacts on Display: Come see medical artifacts courtesy of our Historical Collections and Services department.
Enjoy Snacks and Swag: We will have a variety of snacks and HSL branded swag for everyone!
Play Games: Test your knowledge with medical trivia and your skills with Operation.
Participate in Our Raffle: Enter our drawing and win a fantastic prize bag!

We’re excited to showcase the many ways our library can support UVA Health’s clinical mission. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and have fun!

For more information, please contact Lewis Savarese, Collection Development Librarian, at LMS9QW@virginia.edu

We look forward to seeing you there!

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