Services for Students
Download the Winterstein Library Orientation Handbook to learn about rules and resources at the James F. Winterstein Library.
Services for Students
Computers
Computers are located along the southeast side of the James F. Winterstein Library.
Electronic Journals
A-to-Z (Full Text Finder) manages our electronic journals providing users with a single, comprehensive online list of 90,672 journals and eBooks.
Group Study Rooms
You can reserve group study rooms at the Circulation Desk. One or two people can use a room, but groups with reservations have priority (i.e. you can be bumped out of a room).
Placing Holds on Winterstein Library Material
Can’t find one of our books, journals or other resources? Place a hold on the item through the online catalog. (Instructions: Search, click on title, select “Place Hold” on left side of item record, enter library card number and PIN, select “Place Hold.”)
Interlibrary Loans
If you require a journal article or book from another library, you can request it by filling out the interlibrary loan request form below. Before submitting your request, you must check the NUHS online catalog and/or the NUHS Journal Holdings List and the database A-to-Z (full text finder) for availability in your NUHS library. Any requests for materials available at your NUHS location will be returned to you.
Recommendations
Do you know a good book, journal, AV, or electronic resource that the James F. Winterstein Library doesn’t own? Recommend it for purchase by filling out a Recommendation Form. We will try to purchase it if funds are available. (Also available at the Circulation Desk.)
Reference Services
The James F. Winterstein Library faculty and staff can help you use the Winterstein Library. Contact the reference librarian if you wish to schedule in-depth instruction for yourself or a group (e.g. how to search a database, how to search the catalog).
Other Services
Reserve materials including anatomical models, board reviews, and bone boxes are available at the Circulation Desk.
Circulation Privileges
Loan periods, renewals and fines are based on recommendations from students to promote equal access.
Type of Material | Loan Period | Renewal | Fines |
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Books and AV Materials (DVDs, CDs) | 2 weeks | Yes | $0.25 per day |
Reserve Collection | Library Use Only | Yes | $2.00 per hour or partial hour |
Journals and Reference Collection | Library Use Only | N/A | N/A |
Special Collection | Library Use Only | N/A | N/A |
Check Out Requirements
You must have a valid student I.D. card to check out James F. Winterstein Library materials.
Reference Collection
The Reference Collection includes reference books, yearbooks, and maps.
Reserve Collection
The Reserve Collection includes reserve books, anatomical models, and bone boxes. Information on chiropractic, naturopathic, and acupuncture + herbal medicine board exams and state licensure laws is also on reserve.
Special Collection
The special collection includes material of historical significance and is located in the locked section behind the Reference area.