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AISR Access Privileges: Jeffersonians
Students, faculty, and employees of Thomas Jefferson University and
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital have access to a wide range of
resources and services through Academic & Instructional Support & Resources (AISR).
Services Included
- Access to Scott Memorial Library during regularly scheduled hours.
This includes weekends, evenings and 24-hour access to the first and
fourth floors. Jefferson identification must be presented to enter
the building and worn while in the Library.
- Borrowing privileges for Scott Library's print collection.
To borrow materials from the Scott Memorial Library, you
need to activate your library account. Bring your Jefferson photo
ID to the Circulation Window on the 2nd floor of the Library, directly
across from the elevators. There you will be made aware of the Library's
borrowing policies and
be asked to complete a brief form.
- Access and borrowing privileges in the AISR Learning Resources
Centers (LRCs). The LRCs provide
computer services and equipment, audiovisual materials and equipment,
and clinical education models and services. Learning Resources Centers
are located in the Scott Library and on the 13th floor of the Edison
Building. An open access lab with 15 computers is also available 24
hours a day in Jefferson Alumni Hall. Limited group study space is
also available in the Scott LRC.
- Copy and laser printing rates @ 10 cents per copy, plus the cost
of a copy card ($1). Copy machines and laser printers are self-service,
card-operated, black and white. Copy cards can be purchased and recharged
at the Circulation Window on the second floor. Color copying and fax
services are available at our Edison Learning Resources Center (Edison
Building, Suite 1300).
- On- and off-campus access to most databases, database services, and
full-text resources, including journals, MICROMEDEX/CareNotes,
STAT!Ref, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Evidence-Based Medicine Reviews, MD
Consult, and others. Note that a few resources, such as UpToDate, are accessible only on campus.
- Database searches by an Information Services librarian
($25/topic plus online fees, up to 25 searches per year). Scott Memorial
Library has access to hundreds of databases on a wide range of scholarly
and popular topics. For more information or to request a search, contact
an Information Services Librarian at 215-503-8150 or use the search request form.
- Monthly alerting services
on biomedical topics. Fees for alerting services include
a one-time set-up fee of $25 and $6/topic for in-house databases or
a negotiable rate for vendor-based online services.
- JeffDocs
document delivery services for items owned by Scott Library.
Subject to copyright restrictions the Library staff will copy articles
in our journal collection. Copies may be delivered via Internet (Ariel
service), picked up at the 2nd floor Circulation Window or delivered
through inter-office mail. Copies are provided for a fee of $5/item,
or $10/item for fax delivery.
- Inter-Library Loan Service
(ILL) for articles and books not owned by Scott Memorial Library.
Subject to copyright restrictions journal articles and books not available
in the Scott Library can be obtained for a fee of $5/item, or $10/item
for fax/rush delivery. TJU STUDENTS may request 10 items per academic
year FREE of charge. After the 10th request, each item costs $5. It
takes 3-5 working days to receive a standard ILL request. Copies of
journal articles may be delivered via Internet (Ariel service), picked
up at the 2nd floor Circulation Window or delivered through inter-office
mail. Books must be picked up at the Circulation Window.
- Medical Media Services (MMS).
The MMS department provides slides, photography, artwork, and other
biomedical communication services to the Jefferson community for a
fee. For more information call 215-503-7841.
- AISR Education
Services workshops. Workshops are available to promote information
literacy, support faculty and staff development, and assist in course
design and instruction. Customized workshops can be developed to fit
course or department needs. For more information contact the Education
Services Department at EdServices@lists.jefferson.edu
or 215-503-2830.
Responsibilities
- Follow all Library policies. You are responsible for all materials
charged to your Jefferson ID. Report lost or stolen ID to Security
and the Scott Library immediately. You are responsible for all library
items charged to your card prior to reporting a loss.
- Food may not be consumed while in the Library. Beverages are permitted
in approved containers only.
- Computer users must comply with the University's Electronic Communication
Policy.
- Failure to comply with Library policies may result in loss of Library
privileges and ejection from the Library.
For any questions regarding membership services or privileges, please contact:
Roderick MacNeil,
Deputy University Librarian
Scott Memorial Library
Thomas Jefferson University
1020 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-503-2827 (voice)
215-955-3203 (fax)
Rod.MacNeil@jefferson.edu
(email)
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