News about the Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library
As the University approaches the end of Spring Semester, the WHSC Library will be open for extended hours. To best support our students, building access will be restricted to current Emory students, staff, and faculty during this period. Full hours can be found here: https://libraries.emory.edu/hours Exam Period, April 26 – May 10, 2024 WHSC Library Read More …
The upper level of the WHSC Library has recently updated its furniture including individual study pods and booths, six of each. The new pods offer natural lighting and power outlets are available in each of the new booths. The new furniture can be found in the back-right corner of the quiet study floor. This furniture Read More …
Emory Libraries launched a university-wide engagement survey in the spring of 2022. Over 100 faculty and students from across the WHSC schools and programs responded. Here are some changes at the WHSC Library in response to our user feedback: Updated headphones, laptop adapters, earplugs, and other materials are available for checkout at the Information Read More …
In the United States, July is Disability Pride Month. This recognition is to mark the 1990 enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark U.S. rights law that extended civil rights protections to persons with disabilities and assured that all Americans would benefit from their talents. The Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library is committed Read More …
The WHSC Library will begin summer hours on Monday May 9th. Please see below for further details: May 7-8, 2022 WHSC Library will be closed for new carpet installation Beginning May 9, 2022: Regular Summer WHSC Library Hours Monday-Thursday: 8AM-10PM Friday: 8AM-6PM Saturday: 10AM-6PM Sunday: 11AM-10PM Monday, May 30, 2022: CLOSED in observance of Memorial Read More …
The WHSC Library will be closed Sunday, January 16th in response to area forecasts of inclement weather. The Library will reopen on Tuesday, January 18th following the MLK Holiday, resuming normal Spring Semester operating hours. Full details of hours and locations can be found here: https://health.library.emory.edu/services/hours/hours.html For additional weather information, please contact Emory’s Weather Line Read More …
The WHSC Library is open with both virtual and in-person services. Current faculty, staff, and students will have to swipe an Emory card to enter the building. The library is closed to all other visitors. EHC employees who are uncertain of their access may contact the Information Desk at (404) 727-8727 or via Ask-A-Librarian. Read More …
Sandra Franklin, director of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library, was awarded the Janet Doe Lectureship, one of the most prestigious awards given by the Medical Library Association. It recognizes an MLA member who has contributed significantly to the organization and gives them the opportunity to present their unique perspective on the history or philosophy Read More …
In alignment with evolving CDC guidelines and guidance from Emory’s Environmental Health and Safety Office, some changes have been made to current library policies: Requested books are no longer subject to a mandatory quarantine period. Requests may still be retrieved from the library entryway. Our stacks are now available for browsing by appointment by current Emory faculty, staff, and students who have Read More …
Emory Libraries is planning for Fall Semester, 2021. We want to know how we can best support you. University faculty, staff, and students are all invited to respond to this very short 7 question survey: https://emorylibraries.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7O4xuIwuXS5ugCO. Please note that the survey will close on April 30 at 5pm. Please contact Ask-A-Librarian with any questions. Read More …