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UW Libraries Search
Online catalog for materials held by UW and Summit Libraries
Resources
Books
Health sciences print and electronic books, sorted by subject
Databases
Indexed collections of full-text articles, citations and other research materials
Journals
Searchable list of health sciences journal titles held at UW
Videos
Educational and procedural videos, sorted by subject
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Request articles, books, and media for pickup or delivery
Your Library Account
Portal for renewing borrowed materials, viewing item request updates, and paying fines
Services
Course Reserves
Library materials reserved for your classes
Interlibrary Loan
Receive scanned print articles delivered via email and borrow items not held at UW
Off-Campus Access
Instruction for connecting to UW Libraries resources while away from campus
Spaces
Study Rooms
Reservable rooms for individual and small-group studying
Li Lu Library
Open library space located in the UW Health Sciences Education Building
Meeting and Event Spaces
Larger spaces available for fee-based reservations
Learning Commons Lab
Testing facility with drop-in computer access (closed through Summer 2025)
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We are committed to providing equal access to library collections, services, and facilities for all library users
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Guidelines for resource purchases by HSL
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Current HSL, NNLM Region 5, and HEALWA staff
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Can I access library resources from off campus?
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I am not affiliated with UW. Do I have access?
How do I create a URL that forces a user to log into the proxy service?
How do I get the full text of articles from a database search result?
How do I connect Google Scholar with the UW Libraries?
How do I request a book or article we don't own (for free)?
How can I tell if UW has access to a specific book or journal?
Can I meet with a librarian?
Can a librarian come teach in my class?
Are there mobile health apps available in library resources?
Does HSL have any accessibility support items?
Does HSL have cell phone chargers?
Does HSL have adapters to connect a laptop to a projector?
Does HSL have a water bottle filling station?
Does HSL have a school supply vending machine?
Can I study late at the Health Sciences Library?
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