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Today's Hours Are: 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Monday, December 08, 2008
 

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Serving the Campus and the Community

Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library is committed to excellence in providing access to the world's medical literature. Our mission is to support the education, research, patient-care, and community service goals of the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.  By offering access to medical literature and information in all its forms, Lewis Library strives to meet the information needs of UNTHSC faculty, staff, students, as well as local and regional practitioners and members of the public.

Lewis Library's collections of nearly 65,000 circulating books, 1,200 print journals, and several thousand electronic journals provide UNTHSC students and faculty with access to the latest basic science and clinical research.  Lewis Library also provides access to a wide variety of up-to-date electronic databases such as MEDLINE, CINAHL, and the Web of Science.  The Media Resources collection in Lewis Library is one of the best in the region and offers a variety of resources to enrich the education of all UNTHSC students.  Our facility provides a comfortable place to work or study for both individuals and groups.

The library welcomes area health practitioners and visitors from the community.  When you arrive at the library, please stop at the Circulation Desk for a visitor's ID badge.  Librarians are available to assist you in locating the information you are seeking, so don't hesitate to request assistance at the Circulation Desk.  Visitor parking is available in Lot A, off Clifton Street; please consult Directions/Parking for further details, or call the main campus at 817-735-2000.

In 2003 and 2004, Lewis Library conducted an extensive strategic planning process with the goal of identifying a road map for future growth.  "Library Task Force: The Next Generation Health Sciences Library," investigated the broad areas of collections, services, and space.  With the help of noted library consultant Lou Weatherbee, the Task Force made the specific recommendations shown below.  With the guidance of the Task Force Final Report, hard-working library staff have made significant progress toward achieving these goals. 

The Task Force made the following recommendations in priority order.

  1. Strengthen collections
  2. Renovate library technology platform
  3. Reallocate and repurpose space
  4. Create a Library Liaison Program
  5. Modernize skill base of library staff and faculty
  6. Develop a strategic plan for Information Resources

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