CLEVELAND HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY

Health Center Library

The Health Center Library (HCL) occupies the first two floors of the Robbins Building of the School of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. Originally opened in 1971, HCL underwent a major renovation project from 2002-2003. With a completely updated look and feel, HCL serves the faculty, staff and students of the Schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine and Nursing as well as the departments of Biology and Nutrition. There are study rooms, some with white boards, spacious carrels near windows and electricity as well as casual seating areas.

HCL supports a technology enhanced classroom with seating for 15.

There are 18 public workstations to access the world wide web. CWRU and CMLA affiliates retain priority for the use of these computers. All users may be asked to show appropriate identification at any time. The library also has wireless access to the internet.

The current charge for traditional printers and copiers is $0.15 per page. In addition to traditional printers and copiers, color equipment is available. 8 1/2 x 11 copies are only $0.50 cash, 11 x 17 copies are $0.75 cash, and transparencies are $1.50 cash. Copies and transparencies may also be charged to a grant or department. The circulation staff will assist you with this service. The library provides no change. Please call the Circulation Department at 216.368.4540 for more information.

HCL can scan library materials, both graphic and print for OCR, within the limits of the U.S. Copyright Law, for output to paper, overhead transparency or a digital file. 8 1/2 x 11 color prints are only $0.50 cash for regular paper and $0.75 for glossy paper. Transparencies are $1.50. Copies and transparencies may also be charged to a grant or department. The reference staff will assist you with this service. It is done by appointment for CWRU/CMLA affiliates. Please call the Reference Department at 216.368.3218 to make arrangements or send an email to hclref@case.edu. You may also scan materials at the Freedman Center at Kelvin Smith Library.

The collection is composed of books, journals, audiovisuals, microforms and electronic resources in the basic sciences, e.g., anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, etc., and also in dentistry, medicine, nursing and research. The HCL journals are from 1970 forward, with older journals at the Allen. In addition, HCL keeps theses and dissertations from graduates of the health science schools of Case. Journals do not circulate and loan periods for books vary. Valid ID is required to borrow materials, including the use of the Reserve Collection in the library. Materials are shelved in several locations at the Health Center.

Food is not permitted in the library and beverages are not permitted at the computer workstations.

Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Please be considerate of others when using cell phones in the library.

HCL Hours

Special Instructions for Evening Hours at the Health Center Library

**ALL EVENING HOURS AFTER 7:00 P.M.:

A Picture ID is required!

Case faculty, staff and students must use their Case ID's in the card readers.

All visitors must have a picture ID ready to present when asked.

Visitors must first press the button on the Intercom and speak to a library staff member. The Intercom has a speaker and a camera. When asked, a visitor must display the picture ID to the camera on the Intercom. If acceptable, a library staff member will electronically open the door for the visitor.