This health sciences library shows how they use space and resources to support all university health sciences students. This includes a School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, College of Health, and a Trauma Center, Level 1 facility. As the only building on the health sciences campus that is accessible by badge access 24/7, the library serves as an anchor point. Security officers monitor the building and surrounding areas during non-business hours, meaning our student staff members are not required to work outside of business hours. For over ten years, the library has not housed physical medical journals or texts, which allows increased space for flexible student areas that can adapt to personal need and learning style, namely: individual and group study rooms, comfortable pods, cafe tables, tables and chairs, and soft furniture. Along with increased flexible student space, the library shares space with campus partners who offer courses, labs, or resources to health science students. The library offers checkout technology to all students which includes virtual reality headsets, Anatomage tablets, and podcasting equipment. These examples demonstrate how this health sciences library provides access equitably to students and enhances learning opportunities in the academic environment.
