AISR Access Privileges: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Methodist
Division
Employees of Methodist Hospital and Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
students may use all Scott Library services on the same basis as other Jefferson students and staff.
To visit Scott Library:
- Present a valid Methodist photo ID to the Security Officer at the
1st floor entrance to the Library.
- Register to receive Library services at the Circulation Window,
2nd floor Scott Library. Upon registration, you will receive a blue
Scott Library card with a barcode.
- Present your card whenever requesting Library services.
Services Included
- Access to Scott Library during regularly scheduled hours.
This includes weekends, evenings and 24-hour access to the first and
fourth floors. The Library card must be presented to enter the building
and worn while in the Library.
- Use of all in-house Library materials and public computers.
- Access to all databases, database services, and full-text
resources, including all journals, MICROMEDEX/CareNotes,
MD Consult, AccessMedicine, STAT!Ref, MEDLINE, UpToDate,
CINAHL and more. See JEFFLINE's lists of over 100 databases and over 5000 online journals.
- Borrowing privileges for Scott Library's print collection,
subject to the same policies that apply to TJU patrons.
- Discounted photocopy and laser printing rates @ 10 cents
per copy, plus the cost of a copy card ($1). Photocopy machines
and laser printers are self-service, card-operated. Copy cards may
be purchased and recharged at the Circulation Window on the 2nd floor
of the Library. Please note, copy cards are non-refundable.
- Database searches by an Information Services librarian
($35/topic plus online fees, up to 25 searches per year). Scott Memorial
Library has access to hundreds of databases on a wide range of scholarly
and popular topics. For more information or to request a search, contact
an Information Services Librarian at 215-503-8150 or use the search request form.
- Monthly alerting services on biomedical topics.
Fees for alerting services include a one-time set-up fee of $35 and
$6/topic for in-house databases or a negotiable rate for vendor-based
online services.
- JeffDocs
document delivery services for items owned by Scott Library
are provided for a fee of $5/item, or $10/item for fax delivery.
- Inter-Library Loan Service (ILL) for articles and books not owned by Scott Memorial Library. Subject to copyright restrictions journal articles and books not available in the Scott Library can be obtained for a fee of $5/item, or $10/item for fax/rush delivery.
- Access to the services of Medical Media
Services at the same fees as Thomas Jefferson University customers.
The MMS department provides slides, photography, artwork, and other
biomedical communication services.
- Free Education Services workshops,
subject to availability of seats and the same no-show fees that apply
to students and faculty.
Responsibilities
- Report lost or stolen Library Cards to Scott Library immediately.
Library Card holders are responsible for all library items charged
to their card prior to reporting a loss. Replacement cards may be
purchased for $5.
- Present your Scott Library card for all services outlined in this
agreement.
- Follow all Library policies. You are responsible for all materials
charged to your card. Failure to comply with policies may result in
loss of Library privileges.
For any questions regarding membership services or privileges, please contact:
Roderick MacNeil,
Deputy University Librarian
Scott Memorial Library
Thomas Jefferson University
1020 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-503-2827 (voice)
215-955-3203 (fax)
Rod.MacNeil@jefferson.edu
(email)
