FAQs - Loyola University Health Sciences Library

A: The library is open to LUMC, LUC, Hines, and Madden faculty, staff, and students as follow: Monday - Thursday, 7:45 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and Sunday, Noon - 8:00 p.m. The Library is open to the public Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Q: Where is the Library?

A: The library is located on the first floor of Bldg. 101 in room 1717. For directions to the Library, click here

Q: Where can I go to see if the Library owns a particular book or journal title?

A: You can look up a book or journal title in Pegasus, Loyola Libraries' online catalog.

Q: How can I find out what electronic books the Library owns?

A: To see if we have access to an electronic book, you can check in Pegasus or on our E-Books page.

Q: Where can I find the phone number for Library Administration or for the Reference Department.

A: All Library Phone numbers are listed on the Library Staff page

Q: I want the Library to buy a particular book for the collection. Whom do I contact?

A: You can fill out an online request form with the information fo the book you would like us to purchase. You can also contact Dianne Olson at dolson@lumc.edu or at ext. 65311.

Q: How do I suggest a new journal title for the Library to subscribe to?

A: You can fill out the online request form with the information of the journal to which you would like us to subscribe. You can also contact Heather Cannon at hcannon@lumc.edu or at ext. 65302.

Q: How can I get my theses or departmental journals bound?

A: Contact Linda Radocha-Gilley at x61113. For more information about bindery services see the Serials page

Circulation

Q: What kind of library card do I need to check out a book?

A: In order to check out a book, you need your Loyola Medical Center I.D., Loyola University I.D., Hines I.D., Madden I.D. or a Loyola University Alumni Card.

Q: How long can I keep a book checked out?

A: Books circulate for 3 weeks and can be renewed once.

Q: What is the charge for an overdue book?

A: The Library does not charge overdue fines.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CIRCULATION, PRINTING, AND PHOTOCOPYING, CLICK HERE.

Interlibrary loan

Q: What is Interlibrary Loan?

A: Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service that obtains research materials from other libraries that are not available at the Health Sciences Library.

Q: Who can use this service?

A: Anyone with a current LUMC ID is eligible to use this service.

Q: What does it cost?

A: Charges for Interlibrary Loan are assumed by the Health Sciences Library and not passed on to the requester.

Q: How long does it take?

A: It depends…
· Articles from other Loyola libraries or from reciprocal libraries usually arrive in 1-2 days.
· Articles from other libraries usually arrive within 7-10 business days.
· Books may take up to two weeks to arrive.

It is essential that you plan ahead to order material.

Q: What can I get through ILL?

A: Journal articles, books, and dissertations (only if a library owns more than one copy). Generally, audiovisual material and software is not loaned. The Interlibrary Loan staff will TRY to fill all requests but that is not always possible.

Q: What should I do before requesting an ILL?

A: FIRST, you must search Pegasus to determine if the Health Sciences Library owns the material. SECOND, check the Electronic Journals list for the titles we currently have in electronic format.

Q: May I borrow books that are checked out or on Reserve?

A: No. Materials that are checked out or on Reserve CANNOT be requested through Interlibrary Loan. You can fill out an online form to request a book that is checked out. If the Health Sciences Library owns an item but the status is “lost,” “missing,” or “at bindery” then a request can be submitted.

Q: How long may I keep a book obtained through ILL? Can it be renewed?

A: The lending library determines the loan period and renewal policy of the materials loaned. As a rule of thumb, it is generally two to three weeks. Borrowers should make every effort to use the materials within the original loan period.

Q: How do I submit an ILL request?

A: An online form is available from the Health Sciences Library’s homepage. Only one request per form is allowed.

Q: How will I be notified?

A: The Interlibrary Loan staff will call you when your material has arrived. If an article is received in electronic format, we can email it to your LUMC email address.

Q: Where do I pick up my materials?

A: At the circulation desk in the Health Sciences Library.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON INTERLIBRARY LOAN, CLICK HERE.

Databases

Q: Do we have access to Medline?

A: Medline is available on the library home page through OVID, MD Consult, or PubMed

Q: Can I search Medline or other databases from home?

A: Yes, except for UpToDate. Go to About Remote Access for more information and Remote Access Form to apply for a remote access password.

Q: Will a Librarian do a search for me?

A: Yes. Contact a Research & Access Services Librarian at ext. 69192 or fill out our online request form

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON DATABASES, GO TO OUR ELECTRONIC RESOURCES PAGE.

Educational Opportunities

Q: How do I register for a Library class?

A: You can register by email to jsadlik@lumc.edu.

Q: Is there a cost for these classes?

A: All Library classes are free

Q: Who should I contact about setting up a library session for my class?

A: Contact Jeanne Sadlik, Coordinator, Reference & Education Services at jsadlik@lumc.edu

Q: Where are the Library's classes held?

A: Classes are held in the Electronic Resource area on the main floor of the Library.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON LIBRARY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNTIES, CLICK HERE.