The Health Sciences and Human Services Library building will be closed, but online services will be available.
The Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HS/HSL) is complying with the University of Maryland, Baltimore's (UMB) guidance regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Go to this webpage for updates about access to the library building, online services, and information to support remote access to library resources.
Library Hours, Services, and Programs
Hours
Beginning Saturday, March 14, the library building is closed. However, online services are available.
Online Reference Services
Online reference service is available seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. You may email the Information Services Staff with questions.
Research Consultations with Librarians
Contact your librarian to schedule an online consultation. UMB faculty and staff may also request an expert literature search.
Accessing Library Resources Remotely
UMB students, faculty, and staff wishing to use our services and resources must do so remotely.
To log in to the library's online journals, databases, and e-books from off-campus, click on the blue Off-Campus Access button on the upper right-hand side of the library's website. You will be prompted to enter your UMID and password. Anyone accessing online resources from on campus will not be prompted for a UMID and password.
You may email the Information Services Staff with access questions seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery
Journal articles not owned by the library may be requested through Request Articles or Books. We are not able to fill book or book chapter requests. Books from ILL that are due may be placed in the library’s external bookdrop located to the left of the HS/HSL front doors or returned once the HS/HSL reopens. For questions, email Resource Sharing.
Returning or Renewing a Book
You may return a book in the library’s external bookdrop located to the left of the HS/HSL front doors. Renew a book online using the My Account feature in the Library’s Catalog.
Room Reservations
Room reservations have been canceled or postponed in an effort to support social distancing measures. We are not accepting any new meeting room reservations.