NIH Library services have been developed specifically for NIH staff, to help you efficiently acquire and manage the information you need. Optimize your research efforts with thorough searches, accurate translations, automatic updates, timely electronic and printed document delivery, and expert resources assistance.

Ask A Librarian 
Submit your question via an email form. You may expect a response within one business day.

Editing Service
Receive assistance from Writing Center editors when preparing your manuscript for publication.
 
Order a Document 
Order photocopies of articles, or request books, articles, patents, proceedings, technical reports and audiovisuals from other libraries.

Informationists 
A special liaison or librarian-in-context program that augments your information resources, saves you and your staff time, and most importantly, enhances the quality of research and patient care.

Manuscript Submission Assistance Service
Library staff can help you submit your peer-reviewed manuscripts, accepted for journal publication, to PubMed Central.

Request a Literature Search  
NIH Librarians will conduct a thorough search that will include specialty databases not publicly available. Animal welfare, chemical structure and protocol support are a few of the specialized searches you may request.

Self-Service Photocopy
Free self-service copiers for staff with an NIH identification card.

Suggest a Resource 
The Library invites suggestions for the acquisition of books, journals, and online resources.

Translations 
Translations, including oral and written translations of materials required to carry out NIH programs, are provided for all NIH staff holding a current NIH ID with Library privileges. 

Wired or Wireless
Choose to use the wired or wireless network in the NIH Library. Wireless users can checkout a network card to insert into your own laptop.  Private lockable study carrels are available for wired users.