Library Access Privileges: Rothman Institute

Employees of the Rothman Institute may use basic Library services for free. Note: some Rothman Institute staff are employed directly by TJU/H and are therefore eligible for full library privileges.

To enter Scott Library:

• Some Rothman employees are issued Jefferson IDs, but for those who are not present a valid Rothman Institute ID to the Security Officer at the 1st floor entrance to the library.
• Register to receive Library services at the Circulation Window, 2nd floor Scott Library. Upon registration, you will receive a blue Scott Library card with a barcode.
• Present this Scott Library card whenever requesting Library services.

Services Included

1. Access to Scott Library during regularly scheduled hours. This includes weekends, evenings and 24-hour access to the first and fourth floors. The Library card must be presented to enter the building and worn while in the Library.
2. Use of Library print materials and public computers. The public computers provide MS Office products, Internet access and use of freely accessible Web materials (on JEFFLINE's E-Resources page or List of All Databases). This includes CD-ROM databases available in the Information Services area on the second floor of the Library.
   
   NOT included:
   • databases, electronic journals and electronic books restricted to TJU institutional use by licensing agreements. Such restricted databases include, but are not limited to MD Consult, Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL and MICROMEDEX.
   • AV materials housed in the Learning Resources collection.
     
     
3. Borrowing privileges for Scott Library's print collection, subject to the same policies that apply to TJU patrons.
4. Discounted photocopy and laser printing rates @ 10 cents per copy plus the cost of a copy card($1). Photocopy machines and laser printers are self-service, card-operated. Copy cards may be purchased and recharged at the Circulation Window on the second floor.
5. Database searches by an Information Services librarian ($35/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.
6. Monthly alerting services on biomedical topics. Fees for alerting services include a one-time set-up fee of $35 and $6/topic for in-house databases or a negotiable rate for vendor-based online services.
7. JeffDocs document delivery services for items owned by Scott Library are provided for a fee of $5/item, or $10/item for fax delivery. Interlibrary loan services are not included.
8. Access to the services of Medical Media Services at the same fees as Thomas Jefferson University customers. The MMS department provides slides, photography, artwork, and other biomedical communication services.
   
   
9. Free Education Services workshops, subject to availability of seats and the same no-show fees that apply to students and faculty.

Services Excluded

1. Use of the Learning Resources Centers and Open Access Lab.
   
   
2. Borrowing privileges at the Learning Resources Center.
   
   
3. Interlibrary Loan Services.
4. Licensed databases, electronic journals and electronic books. See access alternatives for JEFFLINE guests.

Responsibilities

1. Report lost or stolen Library Cards to the Scott Library immediately. You are responsible for all library items charged to your card prior to reporting a loss. You may purchase a replacement card for $5.
2. Follow all Library policies. You are responsible for all materials charged to your card. Failure to comply with policies may result in loss of Library privileges.

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)