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K.K. Sherwood Medical Library


The K.K. Sherwood Medical Library is a branch of the Health Sciences Libraries at the University of Washington. Use of the library services is restricted to Harborview and University of Washington students, staff, and faculty.

LIBRARY CONTACTS

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SERVICES

Requesting items to be delivered to Harborview Medical Center

The K. K. Sherwood Library provides the UW Libraries' delivery service to HMC staff and faculty. Items are delivered to the library and users are notified to pick up their items within three days of delivery.

    How it works

    • Find the item in the UW Libraries Catalog
    • Request the item using the "Request/Place Hold" button and your UW NETID
    • Choose the pickup location "Health (KKS)"
    • Items are delivered to Harborview every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons after 3 p.m.
    • You will receive an email notice from Harborvew Medical Center Library Staff when your item is checked out and ready for pick up
    • The hold shelf is located in Room 104 (use your HMC badge to enter)
    • If you are unable to pick up your items within three days, please let us know. The loan period for books starts when they are checked out, not when you pick them up.

    Returning Materials

    • You may return materials to any UW Library branch.
    • Items may be returned to the book drop in the entry way of the East Wing of HMC (on 9th Ave.)
    • Please note that materials are picked up from the Harborview book drop twice a week and it may take up to five days for these items to be checked-in. Items are back-dated to the last possible time the book drop was emptied. If your material is placed in the book drop by the due date, you will not be required to pay any late fees.
    • If your material has not been check in after 5 days, please contact us at hmclib@u.washington.edu, or call 543-3390.

      For more information, please send a message to: hmclib@u.washington.edu or call the Health Sciences Library Information Desk at 543-3390.

  • Non-UW Holdings Document Delivery

    To borrow books or to obtain copies of articles not within the UW Library holdings, submit your requests using web forms from either HSL Document Services or Loansome Doc.

  • Reference

    If you would like to consult with a librarian, please send an email to alharper@u.washington.edu, or call 206-604-9876. Please note that questions related to direct patient care will receive priority handling.

  • User Education

    Orientations, library computer classes, and course-related instruction can be arranged with the librarian. For specific classes see HSL Classes and Tours.

  • Information Management

    Suggestions regarding ways to manage and share information will be provided. This can include: selection and use of bibliographic citation management software; organization and maintenance of departmental collections; sharing information using the ERES software; accessing appropriate UW resources and support services on the main campus.

Amy Harper, Librarian