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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 to do 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 Scott Gubala scott.gubala@vumc.org with the titles you would like 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 scott.gubala@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 scott.gubala@vumc.org to arrange a time to visit.

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Yes, email scott.gubala@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
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May 31, 2023 | 1:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. Julie Bastarache | 2525 West End, Ste 1040
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June 1, 2023 | 8:00 am (In-Person) Dr. Katherine Hartmann | 2525 West End, Ste 1040
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June 13, 2023 | 9:00 am (In-Person) Dr. Todd Edwards & Ms. Melissa Krasnove | 2525 West End, Ste 609
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June 13, 2023 | 1:00 pm (In-Person) Dr. Julie Bastarache | 2525 West End, Ste 1040
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June 14, 2023 | 9:00 am (In-Person) Dr. Todd Edwards & Ms. Melissa Krasnove | 2525 West End, Ste 609
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June 22, 2023 | 8:00 am (In-Person) Dr. Katherine Hartmann | 2525 West End, Ste 1040
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August 23, 2023 | 8:00 am (In-Person) Camp Widjiwagan, Percy Priest Lake
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Testimonials
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I’m looking forward to reading my way through this library!

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

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