The LHSP collection of over 54,000 volumes and 3,000 print and online journals supports education, research, and clinical practice in the Colleges of Medicine and Nursing.

COLLECTIONS
Electronic Resources
The UIC Library supports a large collection of electronic journals, databases, and textbooks. See the LHSP Database Page for direct links to these resources
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/lhsp/resources/bmdatabases.shtml

Journals
Over 350 print journals and 3,000 online journals are available at LHS-Peoria. For lists of available titles see http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/lhsp/resources/ejournals.shtml.

Reference
Reference includes a large collection of biomedical and general reference works such as dictionaries, directories, handbooks, and drug guides. A brief list is available at:
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/lhsp/resources/reflist.shtml.

New Books
New books are displayed on the New Book shelf for two weeks before being shelved in the stacks. They may be reserved at the Circulation Desk. A list is available at http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/lhsp/services/newbooks.shtml.

Reserve Collections
Reserves can be checked out for 2 hours. For more information about material on reserve, please see
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/lhsp/services/reserves.shtml

Research Consultation
Patrons requiring in-depth research services should contact Information Services Librarians. To schedule an appointment with a librarian call 309-671-8494 or send an email to lib-pref@uic.edu.

Classes and Seminars
Information Services librarians regularly schedule instructional sessions on library resources. Additionally, faculty may request classes designed to meet specific curriculum needs. For a schedule of seminars please see http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/lhsp/temp/seminars.htm.
To schedule a demonstration or a class, call 309.671.8494 or email lib-pref@uic.edu. More information is available at http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/lhsp/services/helpdesk.shtml.

Interlibrary Loan
Materials not in the collection may be borrowed from other libraries through Interlibrary Loan. This service is provided at no cost for UIC faculty, students and staff. More information is provided at http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/lhsp/services/ill.shtml.

Document Delivery
For a fee, LHS staff will retrieve and photocopy articles from any journal in the collection. Patrons may request articles through the InfoQuic service or MEDLINE users can register to use NLM's Loansome Doc Services. More information is provided at http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/lhsp/services/ill.shtml

Consumer Health
The library offers a variety of books, databases, and other resources providing information for the health consumer. For more information on the resources available, please see
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/lhsp/resources/healthpro.shtml

Authors File
The UIC Peoria Authors File contains the publications (journals articles and book chapters) of facutly, students, and staff while they associated with the University of Illinois at Chicago - Peoria colleges. For a list of publications or to submit a paper please see
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/lhsp/temp/authorfile/uiccomp.htm

CIRCULATION
UIC personnel may borrow library materials from LHS-Peoria or any other UIC Library with a valid UIC ID. For more information on borrowing policies, loan periods, overdues, renewals, and reserves, please see
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/lhsp/services/circ.shtml

UICCAT (The Online Catalog)
UICCAT contains records for books, journals and media material held in all UIC libraries. Users can search by keyword, author, title, or subject. Links to full text journals are also supplied. Links to the catalog are located at:
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/lhsp/resources/catalogs.shtml

NEWS
"Library - News" is an electornic newsletter promoting new library resources and news.
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/news/librarynews.html

REMOTE ACCESS
UIC faculty, students, and staff are able to access online library resources from their home or office 24 hours a day. Instructions for remote access are available at
http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/lhsp/services/connecting.shtml

PHOTOCOPY SERVICES
Two coin or card operated self-service photocopy machines are located in the library.

HOURS (Regular)
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m to 11 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Sunday 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.

For Summer and holiday hours consult http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/lhsp/services/hours.shtml .

GENERAL INFORMATION
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