HSL Services for UW Alumni

The primary mission of the UW Health Sciences Libraries (HSL) is to support the teaching, research, and clinical activities of current University of Washington faculty, students and staff. UW alumni may continue to use many of the library resources after graduation.

Health Sciences Library

Borrowing Privileges—(206) 543-3390

A borrower's card is required to check out materials from the UW Libraries. Members of the UW Alumni Association may obtain University Libraries borrower's cards, granting privileges at all of the University Libraries, by contacting the Libraries Cashier at Suzzallo Library at (206)543-1174 or libcash@u.washington.edu.

For more information, contact (206) 543-3390 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday or send an email to hsl at u.washington.edu.

Self-Service Photocopying—(206) 543-3390

Self-service copiers are located on the second floor of the library and accept Husky, Dawg Prints, or departmental cards only. Dawg Prints cards may be purchased from a vending machine onthe second floor for $1 or more in cash. For more information, click here.

Quick Reference Assistance

Quick reference assistance is available at no charge to onsite library users during Reference Consultant hours. Alumni may also call (206) 543-3390 or send an email message using the HSL Comment Form.

Online Resources

Access to a multitude of online resources is available via HealthLinks. Off-site access to selected resources is limited by our site licenses to current UW students, faculty and staff. Alumni who need to use these resources have several options:

Access to restricted resources is available from workstations in any of the UW Libraries on a first come, first serve basis. Current UW students, faculty and staff have priority.
Many hospitals subscribe to databases for staff use. Alumni with professional hospital affiliations should contact their hospital librarians or systems staff for details.
Individual subscriptions are available for many online resources. Details are generally available from the log-in page of the individual resource.

National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Northwest Region (NN/LM PNR)

Phone: 206-543-8262, 800-338-7657 (within region)
Fax: 206-543-2469
Email: nnlm@u.washington.edu

NN/LM PNR is the network of health libraries and information centers in the northwest that is coordinated through the Regional Network Office at the Health Sciences Library, University of Washington. The network service is funded through a contract with the National Library of Medicine. Its aim is to promote access to health information resources for health professionals and the public in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. NN/LM PNR staff will refer people to library and information services based on needs and situations, and can provide training and consultation to health professionals and librarians concerning online access to information resources, e.g. searching MEDLINE and using health information resources on the Internet.