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Edge Library

Curating a custom collectionof books for career development.
Topics range from technical writing to life in academia, leadership to productivity, creativity to communication, publishing to management, and more. We even have some children's books about famous scientists.

mentor notes

What books do you think are especially helpful for trainees?

To recommend books for the library, email the Edge Team.

How it Works
Browse the Library

Visit the library.

Email Adrienne Babcock adrienne.babcock@vumc.org and include book titles and your campus address.

Receive your book

Your book will be sent via campus mail.

Return your book

Return your book in the supplied envelope via campus mail or at any Edge for Scholars in-person event.

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Four weeks.  If you need to keep it longer, email adrienne.babcock@vumc.org

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Two books at a time, but we can make an exception for you.

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After you check out your first book, we will create an account so you can use the online system or continue to check out books via email.

To browse and place holds online. Visit the Edge Library

  1. Click on the book you want and select Add Hold.
  2. A toolbar will appear at the bottom of the screen. Select Place Hold.
  3. Once you have placed all books desired on hold, click COMPLETE.
  4. Log in using your email address and password (if you need a password, please click “email password” and, after receipt, log in with this information.
  5. Your hold will be confirmed via email.
  6. The book(s) will be sent to your campus address with a return envelope to assist in returning the book to the library.
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The library cart resides in 2525 West End, Suite 600. Email adrienne.babcock@vumc.org to arrange a time to visit.

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Yes, email adrienne.babcock@vumc.org.

If you have a book that you recommend, please let Scott know. The book can be on any subject you think will help biomedical researchers in their career endeavors.

Questions
Email the Edge team at info@edgeforscholars.org
upcoming Edge Library events [ view all events ]
September 26, 2023 | 1:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. Julie Bastarache | 2525 West End, Ste 1040
Grant Pacing Workshop
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October 5, 2023 | 8:00 am (In-Person) Dr. Katherine Hartmann | 2525 West End, Ste 1040
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October 5, 2023 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. Bill Cooper | MCN C-2209
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October 26, 2023 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. Katherine Hartmann | MCN C-2209
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November 16, 2023 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Panel | MCN C-2209
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November 30, 2023 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. Stephen Patrick | MCN C-2209
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December 7, 2023 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. C. Michael Stein | MCN C-2209
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January 11, 2024 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Panel | TBA
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January 25, 2024 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. Maureen Gannon | TBA
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February 2, 2024 | 8:00 am (In-Person) Student Life Center
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February 8, 2024 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) TBA | TBA
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February 22, 2024 | 12:00 pm Panel | TBA
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March 7, 2024 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Chad Lightner | TBA
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April 11, 2024 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) VUMC Media Relations | TBA
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April 25, 2024 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) VUMC Finance | TBA
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May 2, 2024 | 12:00 pm (In-Person) Tara Helmer & Nan Kennedy | TBA
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Testimonials
It’s a great hidden gem/resource!

~ Edge Library Patron

I’m looking forward to reading my way through this library!

~ Edge Library Patron

The Edge Library contains some great selections and I have appreciated the references over the years.

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Instructor

Department
Medicine/Infectious Diseases
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  • K23

Research Assistant Professor

Department
Anesthesiology; Biomedical Informatics
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  • K01 Recipient

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Department
Medicine/Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism
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  • K08
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Department
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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  • K23
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