Services
Circulation
- Implement library policies on HSCL members.
- Register for borrowing privileges.
- Assist patrons in using library catalog.
- Place course materials on reserve.
Reference and Information
- Answer reference queries.
- Assist in the use of library resources.
- Perform citation verification for bibliographies.
- Perform mediated literature search.
- Instruct patrons on database selection and use.
Training
- Provide instruction, consultation, training sessions, guided tours, and orientation programs on HSCLA resources.
- Offer course-related bibliographic and full-text group instruction.
- Provide one-to-one instruction on accessing online information.
- Arrange formal sessions for searching databases and other electronic resources.
- Provide Guides and Tutorials on the use of library resources from LibTutor.
Electronic Current Awareness
- Set up a personal profile to receive regular updates on new publications.
- Receive Table of Contents (TOC) alerts for new issues of specific journals.
- Access current developments and news in clinical medicine through HSCLA databases.
Interlibrary Loan / Document Delivery
- Obtain materials and articles not available in the HSC Library.
- Check HSCLA Catalogue and HSCLA Databases prior to requesting materials from commercial suppliers.
- Expected turnaround time for a journal article is 48 hours.
Photocopying
- Staff-assisted photocopying is available from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Photocopy requests are usually completed within one working day.