After-Hours Access

The Faculty and Staff of the Library recognize the potential need for certain Campus personnel to have access to the Library's collections 24 hours a day. To facilitate that need we have instituted the following policy.

General Policy

The Library provides 24 hour access to library materials to UAMS faculty, housestaff and residents to ensure high quality patient care. This service is not available to undergraduate students.

Persons Eligible for After-hours Access to the Library

UAMS faculty, housestaff, and residents may gain access to the UAMS Library after-hours. This privilege is also extended to persons from the Poison Control Center and the UAMS Emergency Room. With proper identification (UAMS ID badge), UAMS Police will open the Library and log the name and time the individual enters and departs from the Library. UAMS Police will either wait if the individual can retrieve the item(s) quickly, or return later when called (686-7777). A phone is provided at the Circulation Desk. UAMS Police can usually get to the Library in about 5 minutes.

Checking Materials Out After-hours

The Library photocopying room is available for use or patrons can check materials out by filling out a manual card for each item and leaving the yellow check-out card(s) on top of the Circulation Desk. The instructions for check-out are left on top of the Circulation Desk each night.

Remote Access to Databases

Many databases can be accessed remotely through the Library's homepage anywhere on campus, or from the Computer Lab on the 8th floor of Education Building 2. The lab is open 24 hours a day.

Adopted August 1998