Library Collection & Circulation

LIBRARY COLLECTION AND CIRCULATION
The print collection includes approximately 3,000 book titles and 400 journal titles. The non-print collection includes microfilm/microfiche, audio/video cassettes, compact discs and 35mm slides from the Ciba/Netter anatomical collection, as well as access to more than 4,000 electronic resources.

Books, journals, and electronic resources in the Library's collections support health administration, clinical medicine, nursing and allied health subjects. In addition to computer workstations, the library has study carrels, a current periodicals reading area and a small learning resource room with audiovisual playback equipment. 

Journals and books marked "REF" or "CORE" are for in-library use only and can not be checked-out. Items needed for slide production or other processing by Instructional Media are exceptions and need to be coordinated with the librarian.

LOAN PERIODS:     Books - 3 weeks     AV materials - 1 week

Items should be returned via the book return drop located in the hallway outside the library in order to assure accurate check-in.

One renewal is allowed.

OVERDUE ITEMS

LATE FEES: Books/AVs - $.50/day     Slides - $.10/day  [$10 maximum fine]

Overdue and fine notices are mailed weekly. If items are not returned and records cleared after the third notice, library privileges are suspended. Lost or damaged items will be billed at the current replacement cost. The borrower accepts financial and replacement responsibility for all items at the time of check-out.

ITEMS CHECKED-OUT FROM THE LIBRARY ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BORROWER