Library and Learning Commons New Hire Guide: Home

Librarians are available through the options below.

• Email: Library@PACollege.edu   
• Telephone: 717-947-6022
• Appointments: Schedule an in-person, Zoom, or phone appointment through Starfish.

Please check Library News​ for any changes to hours including during semester breaks

Please note that appointments are encouraged to make sure a librarian is available to meet with you.

Fall and Spring semester Greenfield hours (Learning Commons at SJU in Lancaster):
Monday–Friday: 5:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
 

Space only staffed Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. with other hours available by appointment

410 North Lime Street:

No regularly scheduled times are currently available. Please reach out to make an appointment.

Please check Library News​ for any changes to hours including during semester breaks

Here is a brief overview of how the library can help you with your research and clinical decision making.

• The library provides electronic access to numerous books, journals, and evidence-based, clinical support tools. 
   
• The library also provides a small collection of print journals and books. Print books may be checked out, and topics include health sciences and leadership. 
  • Find print books in the library by visiting our home page and selecting "Find Library Resources in Print."
     
• Electronic catalogs found on the library’s website allow you to search our print and electronic books and journals right from your computer or mobile device.
  • Find eJournals by visiting our home page and selecting "Find a Journal."
  • Find eBooks by visiting our home page and selecting "Find eBooks."
     
• The library at James Street has computers with Microsoft Office applications and access to LGH applications, a black and white printer, and a scanner/copier/fax you may use. Physicians may access the library outside of regular hours; ask security for access.
   
• Librarians can help you refine your search topic, develop your search terms, and navigate our databases. We have also developed a guide to help you perform your own literature searches: http://pacollege.libguides.com/literaturesearches
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• Librarians can provide individual or department training on our resources either at the library or at your location. We will gladly come to you or arrange virtual training.
   
• Our interlibrary loan system allows us to order articles from other libraries for you; this can be done at no charge to you. 

In order to access library resources, you need to login using OpenAthens, a system that allows us to authenticate your affiliation with the library.  

PA College users -log in using your college email address and password.

Penn Medicine LGH users - log in using your LGH username and password.

See the link below for detailed instructions and screen shots.