Changes with The Health Science Library at Howard Young Medical Center

Posted on behalf of Deb Knippel

CHANGES WITH THE HEALTH SCIENCE LIBRARY

AT HOWARD YOUNG MEDICAL CENTER

Health Science Library Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is happening with the LRC Space?

• Due to reduction in workforce and declining use, the library print materials have been removed from the Howard Young Medical Center Health Science Library space. Associates will continue to have 24/7 access to library resources through the Library Without Walls (LWW) here.  Please contact the librarians for assistance using the LWW if needed.  We are able to meet with you individually or in small groups to help you access the materials that you need. 

2. Will the computers still be available in the library?

• Yes, Associates may continue to use the library space for computer use, work, and study. 

3. Where are the BLS Books located?

• BLS books will continue to be available in the library space.  These are on the counter by the copy machine and may be checked out at any time.  Please return your book to the counter when you have finished using it. 
• BLS books are mailed to associates  who are taking the course for the first time.  NRP, PALS, & ACLS books are mailed to associates when they sign up for the course.  All mailed books should be returned to SJH Life Support Program through interoffice mail. 

4. Where are the Howard Young Medical Center historical archives?

• The historical scrapbooks, DVD’s, and books related to Howard Young Medical Center are now stored in the Marketing Department.  You may contact Matt Thompson if you wish to access any of these materials. 

5. Do we still have access to the Librarians? 

• Yes, the Ministry Health Care Librarians are available to assist you with your information needs.  We are only a phone call or an email away!  
• Library Services include:
  
  
  • Literature Searches
  • Journal article and other resource procurement
  • Electronic Table of Contents – To help you keep current with favorite journals
  • Electronic access to journals
  • E-books
  ·         Consumer health literature searches for patients.
• Please contact Deb Knippel if you have any questions regarding these changes.  Thank you  

YOUR HEALTH SCIENCE LIBRARIANS

	Deb Knippel, M.S. Library & Information Consultant Ministry Education and Development 900 Illinois Ave Stevens Point WI  54481 715-346-5091  or   65091 Fax:  715-343-3246 Deb.Knippel@ministryhealth.org		Michele Matucheski, MLS, AHIP Library & Information Consultant Mercy Medical Center - Affinity Health System 500 S. Oakwood Rd.  Oshkosh WI  54904 920-223-0340 Fax 920-223-0343 mmatuche@affinityhealth.org