All UC Libraries locations will be closed Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. Normal hours for all library locations will resume Tuesday, July 6. Have a safe and enjoyable July 4th holiday.
Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library
HSL Resources
Use these guides to locate library information and resources in support of the Medical Campus Colleges.
The Care / Crawley and Medical Sciences building where the Health Sciences Library is located requires UC i.d. for entry.
The HSL is open.
The library is gradually reopening by tiers as capacity dictates in order to maintain sanitation and social distancing.
While visiting the library:
- The HSL staff will be cleaning the area regularly, cleaning materials are also available to wipe down an area before and/or after use.
- Library spaces not available include: the Troup Learning Space, the Winkler Center Lucas Board Room and the Informatics Lab.
Click & Collect
Click & Collect services are scheduled to cease August 2, 2021, when the stacks reopen.
- UC users may request printed library materials in the Library Catalog. Books from other UC Libraries may now be requested to arrive at HSL.
- Upon receipt of email confirmation regarding the retrieval request, the requester may pick up materials at the Health Sciences Library any time the library is open.
- Contact bacheldn@ucmail.uc.edu or (513) 558-0127 with questions.
OhioLink
- OhioLink has returned to pre-pandemic service levels, meaning items can be requested to be picked up at any location.
Returning Borrowed Materials
- Return materials to a bin inside the library entry doors during normal operating hours.
- NO FINES OR FEES will be assessed for overdue items (including items that cannot be renewed) borrowed via UC Libraries, OhioLINK, and Interlibrary Loan.
Need help or have questions?
Contact us and we will get back to you promptly (M-F):
- Call the Circulation desk: 513-558-0127 (during Library hours)
- Call to leave a detailed message: 513-558-1433 (after hours)
- Ask a Question via this form.
- For IT questions: 513-556-4357 or 866-397-3382 (toll free) or submit an IT@UC help request
UC Health staff: if you need remote library access, email Don Jason (don.jason@uc.edu) directly. Do NOT fill out the UC Health library application form.
Additional resources:
- HSL ILLiad: Request articles (click on "Health Sciences Library Request System" and log in.)
- UC Libraries COVID-19: Library Service Updates and Resources
Hours
- Monday-Friday, 9am-7pm
- Click & Collect daily: 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday.
HSL Library News
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Read Source, the online newsletter, to learn about the news, events, people and happenings in UC Libraries. In this issue of Source, Dean Xuemao Wang takes time to reflect as work begins to transition back on campus and we showcase UC Libraries innovation and impact during the pandemic. In addition to articles highlighting collections such […]
Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library
231 Albert Sabin Way
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0574
Phone: 513-558-0127 • Fax: 513-558-2682