About Carondelet Libraries
Our Mission
The mission of the Carondelet Health Network Medical Library System is to serve and promote the informational and educational needs of the medical, nursing, administrative, and ancillary staffs of Carondelet Health Network. Our primary purpose is to support improvement of patient care by providing up-to-date clinical information to the patient care team. The medical libraries also support the information needs of families and patients of the Carondelet Health Network. The libraries place special emphasis on prompt, accurate and reliable service.
Locations and Hours
The libraries are staffed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After hours access is available; please see a librarian for information.
St. Mary's Library is on the 2nd floor across from the Staffing Office. Phone: 872-4974 or Fax: 872-4936.
St. Joseph's Library is located on the first floor next to Administration. Phone: 873-3925 or Fax: 873-6554.
Services
- Literature Searches- Need help with finding information on a particular topic? We can perform a search for you, or provide tips on how to improve your own search techniques.
- Interlibrary Loan- If a journal is not available in the libraries or electronically, we can order a copy for you through our membership in the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.
- Computer Workstations with Internet Access - Each library has two computers which allow access to our electronic journals, books and other resources.
- Photocopies - Both libraries have a copier; there is no charge to copy library materials.
- Database Searching Instruction - Instruction is available upon request; please call us to schedule time for a class.
- Easy On-Campus Access- Just click through to your favorite electronic resource via "IP Access." When you're at a CHN facility, you don't need to use a username or password.
- Off Campus Access- You may register for off-site access to 99% of our licensed electronic resources for your research needs at home or in your office. (UpToDate is only available for on-campus use.)
Resources
- Point of Care Resources - UpToDate and ACP PIER are both available to the Carondelet community. (UpToDate is only available for on-campus use; ACP PIER is accessed via STAT!Ref.) Other E-books are available at the Textbooks link of the homepage.
- Journals - Both libraries subscribe to approximately 200 core print journals, including the medical, nursing, allied health and health administration areas of health care. You also have access to over 1000 electrornic journals.
- Databases - Search our various databases to find answers to your questions.