Starting December 16, 2026, the Strauss Health Sciences Library will launch a redesigned website and an updated Library Search experience. The updates are designed to make library resources easier to find, improve navigation, and create a more modern and engaging experience for users.

A Redesigned Library Website
The library website will be refreshed to improve navigation and provide easier access to the resources and services most frequently used by students, faculty, and staff.

Key updates include:

• A streamlined homepage search experience focused on PubMed and Library Search.
• Easier access to commonly used resources through the Top Resources section.
• A redesigned Library News area that highlights announcements and updates in a more visual format.
• A new Library Classes section that makes it easier to discover upcoming classes.
• Updated landing pages throughout the website featuring card-based navigation and improved layouts that make information easier to browse and locate.

Resources such as Journals by Subject, Resource Guide Search, and Google Scholar will continue to be available through the website, although some links may be located in different areas after the redesign.

A New Library Search Experience
The library is also upgrading Library Search to the new Primo NDE (Next Discovery Experience) interface. Library Search will continue to provide access to books, ebooks, scholarly articles, journals, and other library materials, while offering a refreshed design and improved navigation.

Updates include:

• A modernized search interface.
• Improved search results and resource displays.
• Easier access to account information, saved items, and search history.

Discovery Collections
A new Discovery Collections feature will make it easy to browse curated groups of library materials without running a search.

Initial collections will include:

• New Ebooks
• New Print Books

Additional collections may be added in the future.

What Is Not Changing?
While the website and Library Search will look different, the library's resources and services remain the same.

You can still:

• Search for books, ebooks, articles, and other materials.
• Access electronic resources through the library.
• Request eligible library materials.
• Manage your library account.
• Save records and searches.

When Will the Change Happen?
On Wednesday, December 16, 2026, when you visit the library website and Library Search after the transition, you'll see the updated experience.

Need Help?
If you have questions about the redesigned website or the new Library Search interface, please visit our FAQ page or contact the library via AskUs.
We're excited to introduce a refreshed website and search experience designed to make it easier to discover and access library resources.