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de médecine
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bium@chuv.ch

News
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2026 summer opening hours
26.06.2026
The Library is adjusting its opening hours during the summer. From Monday 29th June to Sunday 13th September 2026 included: Monday - Friday: 8am to 8pm / Saturday - Sunday: 9am to 7pm.
New Agreement with Springer Nature
16.06.2026
Swissuniversities has signed a new agreement with Springer Nature. Find out what they have to offer in terms of scientific publications and access to journals.
La BiUM vous parle de placebo ouvert
04.06.2026
Dans son nouveau Focus Collections, la BiUM explore le thème du placebo ouvert avec Aurore Fernandez, chercheuse au CHUV dans le Service de médecine intégrative (SEMIC) dirigé par Chantal Berna Renella. Découvrez ses observations, ainsi qu’une sélection de ressources (livres…
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Cochrane Library – Renewed access until end of 2028
08.05.2026
Free access to the Cochrane Library in Switzerland has been secured for the next three years. This outcome is the result of negotiations led by the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences (SAMS) Biomedical Libraries Commission (including BiUM), in collaboration with…
Artificial Intelligence and literature review
07.05.2026
This course explores the benefits and challenges of using AI tools to find reliable scientific information. It equips participants with the skills to critically evaluate the use of these tools.
Exam period opening hours may-june 2026
05.05.2026
Find out about the opening hours extensions during the exam period.
Apprivoiser IRIS, le système d’information de la recherche
09.03.2026
Une rapide formation pour découvrir les nouvelles fonctionnalités de l'archive ouverte de l'Unil, ainsi que le mandat de la BiUM (Bibliothèque Universitaire de Médecine) pour la saisie de références.
Try the Pro version of Consensus (AI)
14.01.2026
Consensus is a research tool that integrates artificial intelligence, and is dedicated to identifying and exploring scientific literature. In 2026, the Lausanne University Medical Library is offering a one-year trial of the Pro version.
Ongoing negociations with Springer Nature
22.12.2025
Les négociations avec les éditeurs Springer Nature sont actuellement en cours. Quelles sont les conséquences concrètes de cette situation ?
No license agreement with SAGE Publishing
22.12.2025
Negotiations with the publisher SAGE Publishing are currently at an impasse. What are the practical consequences of these decisions?
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