Book and journal relocation update

DSC_0023On Monday, August 19, 2013, the Library initiated an extensive project to relocate the print book and journal collections to the University of Texas System/Texas A&M Joint Library Facility (JLF), which is located in College Station.  Our collection is recognized as the most comprehensive medical collection in Texas, and it will become the core of a shared resource that will be used by students and faculty throughout the state, including the new UT System medical schools in Austin and South Texas.

The Library staff has been working on the relocation project, and we anticipate meeting the following deadlines to clear materials from the Middle and Top floors of the Library:

  • February 14, 2014 – Final book and journal inventory lists sent to JLF
  • February 28, 2014 – Inventory of books and journals complete.
  • April 1-15, 2014 – Library Design Systems Inc. pack and load books and journals
  • April 16, 2014 – Middle and Top floors cleared of books and journals
  • April 16-30, 2014 – Middle and Top floors cleared of shelving and other unnecessary items

The relocated collection will be available electronically or through interlibrary loan; there will be no charge to request UTSW Library books located at the JLF. The Library’s collection of electronic books and journals will remain available through its website, library.utsouthwestern.edu.

The Library will retain a small print collection of titles held on reserve, as well as rare, unique, and archival materials, which may be used in the Library.

There will be increased noise and activity to the Middle and Top Floors during the next few months as we prepare the books and journals. Temporary Top and Middle floor access closure notifications should also be expected at this time.

The vacated space on the Library’s Middle and Top floors will be utilized for new educational initiatives.

Library's public access policies change March 10

DSC_0246Effective March 10, 2014, access to the Library will be limited to authorized ID badge holders only (e.g., UT Southwestern faculty, staff, and students and residents and clinical faculty from Children’s Medical Center and Parkland Health & Hospital System).  The Library will continue to welcome special guests, host meetings, and collaborate and partner with programs such as UTD Dallas Masters Leadership Program, JAMP, HPREP, STARS, etc.

Access for non-badge holders will be available on a limited basis by appointment only, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. To request such access, please complete the Ask Us online form by selecting “Library Access Request” from the Subject drop-down menu.  The appointments are primarily intended for research assistance or Library group tours.

Additionally, a Library workstation at Paul M. Bass Administrative and Clinical Center will be coming soon to accommodate UT Southwestern faculty, staff, and students, as well as non-affiliates who may need access to Consumer Health Information.

Interlibrary Loan fee increase and new pick-up/drop off locations announced

ILLiad After Hours DropboxInterlibrary Loan (ILL) pick-ups and drop-offs will now be made in the Library Administrative Office on the Middle Floor between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. A convenient after-hours ILL drop-off box is located on the Main Floor.

Effective April 1, 2014, ILL and Document Delivery charges will increase to $5.00 for affiliated faculty and staff.  Note that ILL requests for UTSW books that are stored at the Joint Library Facility in College Station will be free.