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The Jane Karn Medical Library provides educational and informational resources and services to the Medical/Dental staff, Interns, employees of Lewistown Hospital, and the community (during specified business hours).
The library is a member of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NLM).  We are dedicated to providing high quality information services to health professional and to improving the public's access to health information.

Library Business Hours

The Medical Library's business hours are:
Monday through Friday 
8:00am to 4:00pm

After hours and weekend access to the Library is available to the Medical/Dental Staff, Interns, and hospital staff.  Access by the general public is during specified business hours or special arrangements.

Materials Available

The Medical library houses books, journals, videos and reference material.  Five years worth of journals are stored in the library.  Any journal article beyond the five year mark can be researched from other source libraries.  The library has the ability to borrow literature from other libraries, if the literature is not available in our library. (See Interlibrary Loan Service for more information).

To Obtain Materials

Borrowing privileges:
Medical/Dental staff and Hospital employees may borrow materials for two weeks.  If the book is needed for a longer period of time, the card must be signed and dated after each two week period.

Individuals not affiliated with Lewistown Hospital must speak with the library staff regarding borrowing privileges.  Research must be conducted in the Medical Library.

Reference books and journals DO NOT circulate.  Photocopy services are available free of charge.  Please ask library staff to assist when copying reference books.

There is no charge at this time for overdue materials.  Cost of repair or replacement of lost or damaged materials is incurred by the borrower.

Location of Library

The Medical Library is located on the 4th floor next to Cardiopulmonary Services and across the hall from the Vascular Lab.

Computer Access

A computer workstation is located within the library for use by employees, the Medical/Dental staff and interns.  A username and password is required for access.  If you are a new employee or intern, your manager must complete a Computer Access Form and submit to MIS (Management Information Systems).

Library Telephone Numbers

Librarian - 242-7242
Library - 242-7244
Library Fax - 242-7245

To answer pages or to make other phone calls throughout the hospital, please use the phone near the main entrance to the library.

Interlibrary Loan Service

The Medical Library is connected with other Hospitals to provide better service to our doctors, employees, and the community when researching information.  If an article is not available through our library, the library staff will assist you in borrowing a copy from another source library through  the DOCLINE system.  This is an online system that allows the Library staff to search and order copies of the article from other associated libraries.  We have provided a search request form for anyone interested in a search topic or journal article.  These forms are located outside the library office.  Place the completed forms in the designate area outside the library office.

Charge for Journal Article Searches:
The cost of the articles may vary.  All articles will be searched first at no charge.  The article may be available at no cost; if not, the cost will be raised incrementally from $11.00 - $22.00.  If a rush delivery is requested, a maximum amount of $22.00 will be charged.  Fee applies to staff and community.

Delivery of the Article:
Requested articles can be delivered by mail, fax, or email.  If email is requested, and $11.00 fee will be charged.

**Articles requested by Medical/Dental staff will be free of charge.

 

Photocopy Service

The Medical Library photocopier is available for all to use free of charge.  When copying, if you need assistance, please feel free to ask the library staff.

 

Food and Drinks in Library

It is preferred that food and drink are not brought into the library for the protection of our resources.
Proper disposal of trash is appreciated.  Please call Environmental Services to clean up large spills.


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