The Medical Library supports the information and educational needs of the Hartford Hospital community with a comprehensive collection in clinical medicine. The Medical Library is staffed to provide comprehensive coverage of services across the HSL system and includes administrative, professional and support personnel. Selected government documents such as the Federal Register and statistical materials are also available. For patron convenience, a unique non-circulating CORE collection of reference textbooks are maintained in most of the clinical specialties and are available at all times. Patrons may sign out materials from an extensive audiovisual collection that includes slides, videocassettes, audiocassettes and CD-ROMs.
Ongoing classes are available for both novice and advanced searchers.
Search classes cover the basics of database searching and the mechanics of searching the Ovid databases and full text information available via the Internet . Classes teach all levels of learners and include special sessions for nurses and Allied Health students and professionals. Internet classes qualify hospital staff for Internet access . A validation test is available as an alternative to completing the classes. This validation has 25 questions and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.