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The Health Sciences Library provides access to print and electronic journals and books. Our print collections are held off-site. Learn more about borrowing privileges and fines. 

  • Libraries searchSearch for articles, books, journals, video, archives, and more in Libraries search. To request print items, sign in, and click Get It to have an item routed to the library of your choice or delivered to your home or office.
  • Interlibrary Loan and Digital DeliveryAccess print journal articles through digital delivery, or request journal articles that aren’t owned by the Libraries through interlibrary loan.
  • Ebook proxy linkerGenerate durable links to specific sections of ebooks.
  • Citation managersSelect and use citation managers to organize citations, store and manage PDFs, and format in-text citations and bibliographies.

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Services

Connect with a library expert

Note: We will respond to your requests within 3-5 business days.

  • Request a consultationLearn to search databases effectively and optimize search strategies.
  • Literature searchRequest literature searches on health-related topics to support research projects and publications.
  • Systematic review and evidence synthesisCollaborate with librarians to conduct systematic reviews of the literature.
  • Instruction supportWork with your librarian to receive in-class instruction, individualized consultations for research projects, customized resource pages for courses, and guidance on resources for facilitating active learning.
  • Researcher supportFind information, tools, and support for research projects.
  • Course materialsRequest online readings and other course materials be added to your Canvas course page for access by enrolled students.
  • Peer tutoringConnect with Library peer tutors for help with research topics and skills.

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Spaces

The Commons

Connect with a broad community of librarians, instructional designers, teaching experts, and technology leaders to support educational goals.

Makerspace

Use equipment, materials, and tools to prototype ideas and build problem-solving skills.

Computers and printing

Computers with general and specialized software, wireless access, and printing, scanning, and copying.

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Special collection

Wangensteen Historical Library

The Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine collections contain materials and objects that broadly represent health, medicine, and biological sciences from 1430 to 1945.

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Events and exhibits

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2026 Student and Community Showcase

Explore the fourth annual “Student & Community Showcase” at the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine (WHL) to see how students from a variety of academic disciplines use historical materials from the WHL in their coursework, internships, and research projects. From learning about printmaking techniques and exploring vision in art, to using history to imagine new ways of improving patient care, researchers at the Wangensteen Historical Library show us how historical resources can transport us to new places.

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Health Sciences Library news

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We’re hiring our ‘One Health’ librarian team

The Health Sciences Library (HSL) is launching a search for two librarian positions to work together as a team to provide core librarian expertise to two health sciences colleges/schools at the University of Minnesota. We welcome experienced librarians, librarians who are new to the field, and those with another advanced degree and relevant experience to apply. Applications will be accepted now through midnight on March 20, 2026.

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