| Loan Periods |
A valid GATOR 1 Card is
needed to borrow any materials. |
|
Books & CDs |
Undergrads -- 14 days
Grad students -- 28 days
UF Staff -- 28 days
UF Faculty -- 28 days
Shands/Courtesy -- 14 days |
|
A/V Materials |
4 days for all borrowers |
|
Journals |
2 hours for all borrowers
|
|
Fines |
$0.25/hour --
Periodicals / Journals
$1.00/hour -- Course Reserves
$0.25/day -- Books, CDs, DVDs, AVs
More details on fines are below.
All materials that have been recalled
for return to the HSC Libraries due to a hold being
placed on them are subject to double overdue fines.
Please return all materials promptly to the HSC Libraries,
and return all materials with holds immediately to avoid
accruing fines. |
|
Reserves |
Reserves materials must
be returned inside the HSC Library. Materials
returned to a book drop or other campus libraries will
be considered late and a fine will be assessed. |
Go
here for Online Renewal of UF Books and other Items
Classes
in the Library
Classes on database searching and Catalog instruction are
taught each semester for UF faculty, staff, and students.
These classes can help to improve your Library and information
searching skills. Some classes are taught through course-integrated
instruction while others are offered for the whole UF community.
Find a class that's right for you on our Calendar
of Classes, and then use our online form to register.
For further information or to arrange to have a class integrated
into your curriculum, please call the Reference Department
at .
The
Collection
The HSC Libraries' collection supports instruction
and research for the six HSC colleges. The Collection Management
department orders all formats of materials and evaluates the
quality and use of the materials received.
Suggest an
item to be purchased for the collection.
Computers
in the Informatics Lab
The HSC Libraries provide public access to electronic resources
in the Informatics Lab, located on the second floor. The staffed
computer facility offers access to electronic databases, the
Internet, GatorLink services, and office productivity applications
(e.g., Word, Access) for HSC faculty, staff, and students.
You may only utilize applications that are installed in the
lab; there are no computers available for running personal
applications, CD-ROMs, etc. Laser printing is available with
a Xerox copy card. [Hours]
[Costs]
Document
Delivery & Interlibrary Loan
Find a great reference but the HSC Libraries don't have it?
Interlibrary Loan can provide copies of articles and loan
books from other libraries to HSC Libraries patrons. For requests
submitted via our paper form, the charge is $5.00 per item.
For requests submitted electronically using Loansome
Doc, go here
Internet Access to Library Resources
The HSC Libraries can be accessed via the Internet
24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Many resources are available
through our home page, such as
databases, e-journals, and service information. While in the
library, use any one of our 62 public access computers to
connect to the Internet. From home or office, visit our website
to access library resources. If you need some help connecting
from outside the library, please read our Access
Guide.
Liaison
Librarians
Since 1999, the HSC Libraries have maintained a Liaison
Librarian Program to facilitate a partnership between
the Libraries and the Health Science Center colleges to support
learning, research and clinical care. Liaisons provide a range
of services, including reference help, assistance locating
materials, receiving requests
for new purchases, and collaborating on course-integrated
instruction.
Reserves
Current HSC students may check out course reserve materials
and lockers for a limited time with their Gator 1 Card.
(Study rooms may now be reserved at the Circulation
desk on the first floor). Audiovisual materials may
be viewed in designated rooms on all 3 floors of the Library.
HSC Faculty may also place course materials on reserve. Reserves
materials must be returned inside the HSC
Library. Materials returned to a book drop or other campus
libraries will be considered late and a fine will be assessed.
Reference
The Reference, Education and Information Management department
provides support for University of Florida faculty and student
research as well as patient education and outreach programs
for health professionals. Services include:
For assistance with these services, email ,
phone , or fax .
Renew
Books and Other Items
You can now renew library materials online by going
here.
Overdue Fines
Fines for items with regular loan periods are as follows:
- $0.25/day -- Books, CDs, DVDs, AVs
- Minimum fine billed per item is $1.00 -- the maximum fine per item is $10.00.
Fines for items with shorter loan periods are as follows:
- $1.00 per hour (including 2hr, 3hr, 4hr and 24hr checkouts), for items including course reserves, studyroom keys and reference items
- $0.25 per hour for periodicals / journals
- The maximum overdue fine is $40.00 per item for short term loans, at which point an item will be considered lost and borrowers will be assessed the replacement cost in addition to fines accrued.
Xerox
Photocopy and Laser Printing
Self-service copiers and laser printers are located throughout
the library. Some copiers on the first and second floors inside
the library also offer such special features as double-sided
printing and top-loading. Copy machines do not accept
cash and we do not provide change. Copy cards may be purchased
at vending machines for $1, $5, $10 or $20. Please report
any problems to the Circulation desk.
Copy Prices
|
 |
All black & white copies are
Laser printing is available in the Informatics Lab.
|
Color - available from BMS
on the 3rd floor or in room # MG- 009 , next to the post office on the Ground
Floor. |
Departmental
Cards
Departmental Copy cards bought with purchase orders may be
picked up at the Health Science Center Library, Room C2-40 (8 -10am, Monday - Friday, 352.377.8395) or in the Marston Science Library,
Xerox Office, L401B, 352.336.4407.
The Libraries Auxiliary, LTIS, collects all departmental charges
for copy cards and additions to copy cards. Purchase orders
issued to Xerox Corporation can no longer be honored.
| To establish an ID Encumbrance to LTIS for
photocopying services in the Libraries, the below information
will be required. |
| Charge Org and EO Code |
your account number and EO |
| Benefiting Department |
LTIS |
| Delivery Address |
Room 230 Library West
P.O. Box 117001
Gainesville, FL 32611 |
| BF Org Code |
5501251 |
| BF EO |
63 |
| BF Object Code |
010301 |
| Description |
Xerox Copying Charges |
For questions, please contact the Xerox Office at either 352.377.8395 (8-10am, M-F only) or 352.336.4407.
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