About
Learn more about the Health Sciences Library, including the history, mission, collection, and arrangement.
E-Resources
Request Articles/Books – Interlibrary Loan
Items not available in the Health Sciences Library may be ordered from another library (excluding local libraries). The following charges per item apply:
| Permanent CCHS Faculty & Professional Staff | No charge |
| CCHS Residents & Medical Students | No charge |
| DCH Personnel | $10.00 |
| Health Professionals | $10.00 |
| University Community | $10.00 |
| Other Library Patrons | $20.00 |
Adjunct Faculty should request funding from their department for teaching expenses.
E-mail your article requests to library@cchs.ua.edu
About the Health Sciences Library
Services, Policies, and Fees
Learn more about the Health Sciences Library, including the services, policies, and fees.
Location, Hours, and Staff
Learn more about the Health Sciences Library, including the location, hours, and staff.
Ask the Librarian
Call or Visit
Monday–Friday 8am–4:45pm
Health Sciences Library Reference Desk: (205) 348-1364
Email library@cchs.ua.edu. Library staff will respond within one business day.
Reference Consultation by Appointment
Call (205) 348-1364. Members of CCHS and others may request an office visit by appointment for information consultation or instruction.
Hours of Operation
Fall Semester (August 20 to December 12, 2014)
Regular Schedule
| Monday – Thursday | 8 am – 8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am – 4:45 pm |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
Exceptions:
| December 15-18, 2014 — January 4, 2015 | Closed |
Spring Semester (January 5 to May 5, 2015)
Regular Schedule
| Monday – Thursday | 8 am – 8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am – 4:45 pm |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
Exceptions:
| January 5 – 6, 2015 | 8 am – 4:45 pm |
| January 19, 2015 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) | Closed |
| March 16 – 20, 2015 (Spring Holidays) | 10 am – 4:45 pm |
Interim Term (May 4 to May 26, 2015)
| Monday – Thursday | 8 am – 6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am – 4:45 pm |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
Summer 2015 (June 1 - August 14, 2015)
Regular Schedule
| Monday – Thursday | 8 am – 6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am – 4:45 pm |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
Exceptions:
July 3, 2015 — Closed
Additional Resources
UA Libraries’ Classic Catalog
Click here to visit and search The University of Alabama Library’s Classic Catalog.
UAB’s Lister Hill Catalog
Visit the catalog of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Lister Hill Catalog.
UMC Resources
Access resources compiled for University Medical Center physicians and health care professionals. Note: UMC faculty/staff only.
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- Defining Refractory RA April 21, 2018(MedPage Today) -- One expert discusses how to manage difficult cases
- Focus on Less Recruitment, More Retention April 20, 2018(MedPage Today) -- Must reads about the latest news and trends in healthcare careers
- Multi-Use Thermometers Linked to MDR Hospital Infection (CME/CE) April 20, 2018(MedPage Today) -- Two studies examine hospital infection risks and control procedures