Health Sciences Alumni Guide

Finding a Library

After you graduate, other libraries might be able to help you get access to information resources you need:

Check with Your Employer

If your employer has a library, it should be your first stop when looking for information resources. See the tips below based on where you work:

• Hospital or Medical Center
  • Look for your hospital in the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Directory 
  • If your hospital is not listed, check the hospital directory or ask human resources
• Physician's Practice
  • Some hospitals provide library services to physicians with admitting privilleges. Inquire with the hospital about available services.
• College or University
  • Check your organization's website
• Government Agency
  • Check your agency's website or inquire about available services with the local administrator
• School District
  • Check with your school librarian to see if they provide access to information resources beyond those provided for students 
• Corporation/Company
  • A relatively small number of companies have libraries, and acccess is sometimes restricted to specific employees

If your employer can't help:

• Search the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Directory for libraries and other oganizations that provide library services 
• Look for public libraries near you using WorldCat 
• Try the resources on this site
• Contact David Nolfi for additional suggestions.

If you are a Duquesne Alum living in the Pittsburgh Region:

• See Alumni Library Privileges for more information about using Gumberg Library on campus

If you are a retired Duquesne faculty member:

• See Gumberg Research Access for Retirees for information about retiree and emeritus access to Gumberg Library.