About Us
Our Mission
The Medical Library meets its education, research, and patient care missions by:
- Selecting resources to support advanced research, education, and teaching.
- Providing a professional environment in which users can study, seek and create information, or explore new knowledge sources in a comfortable and conducive setting.
- Allowing responsible users to access the Library's collection on-site.
Our Primary Users
SIU School of Medicine & Healthcare faculty, adjunct faculty, students, residents, grad students, physician assistants, and staff.
Patron Privileges
Library Card | Yes |
I-Share Books | Permitted if no shipping cost is incurred |
Books through Interlibrary Loan | Not to exceed $60 per patron, per Fiscal Year |
Articles in library collection | Mediated service only |
Articles not in collection (Interlibrary Loan) | $200 limit per patron, per FY. Single articles over $60 require departmental approval and payment. |
Outreach Library
The SIU Medical Library serves as a state and regional resource through the provision of documents, selected reference, and outreach services.