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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. K.K. Sherwood is located at the Harborview Medical Center, 326 Ninth Avenue, Rm. 104. Use of the library is restricted to Harborview and University of Washington students, staff, and faculty.

The library houses a small collection of non-circulating books and provides a terminal for accessing UW Libraries electronic resources and other Web based materials. The UW Libraries Catalog includes the KKS holdings indicated by the shelving location of KKSherwood Lib-Harborview.

LIBRARY CONTACTS

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LIBRARY HOURS

K.K. Sherwood is accessible 8-5 Monday-Friday for those with an HMC ID.

Contact Amy Harper to schedule an appointment.

COLLECTION/EQUIPMENT at KKS

  • About thirty textbooks on health related topics
  • 1 PC with internet access
  • One terminal for accessing ORCA

SERVICES

  • Access to UW and other collections

    Via the UW Libraries catalog users may request books from the UW Libraries and other academic libraries in the region. Books may be picked up at KKS, and returned at the bookdrop located inside the 9th Avenue entrance to HMC. (More)

  • Document Delivery (fee-based)

    To borrow books or to obtain copies of articles, submit your requests using web forms from either HSL Document Services or Loansome Doc. Depending upon what you need and where it is located, the cost and delivery time will vary (see HSL Document Services).

  • Reference

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

  • Databases

    Search PubMed/MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and other databases from HealthLinks Databases

  • Librarian Assisted Searches

    Searches of MEDLINE and other databases may be requested.

  • 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.

If you would like a service not described above, please ask.

Amy Harper, Librarian