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Services for Visitors

The primary mission of the UW Health Sciences Libraries (HSL) is to support the teaching, research, and clinical activities of its primary clientele - University of Washington faculty, students and staff. Non-affiliated individuals may use self-service resources. Quick reference assistance is available without charge. Non-affiliated individuals may access UW Libraries databases onsite on a first-come, first-served basis. However, first priority is granted to UW clientele.

Health Sciences Library


Self-Service Photocopying  (206)543-3390

Self-service photocopiers 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 on the second floor for $1 or more in cash. For more information, click here.

Onsite Borrowing Privileges  (206)543-3390

A borrower's card is required to check out materials from the UW Libraries. For more information please contact the Library Cashier at the Suzzallo Library at (206) 543-1174 or libcash@u.washington.edu.

More information on borrowing privileges for visitiors.

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.