About the Library


Hours

Hours

Library access is available 24/7 to UVA Health badge holders. Patrons without a UVA Health badge may use the library 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, except on some designated holidays, when the Service Desk is closed. 

If you have questions about Library access, please contact Dan Wilson, Deputy Director, at danwilson@virginia.edu.

Lactation Room: The lactation room is available between 8am and 4:30pm on non-designate holidays when the Service Desk is staffed.

Walk-in Reference Service: The Health Sciences Library operates with a liaison model of service and we do not offer walk in reference service.  Patrons can get scheduled professional assistance, either onsite or virtually, from a librarian or data specialist by filling out the Ask Us form

Public Health Sciences @ the Library (PHS@theLibrary)

PHS@theLibrary consultants are available on demand via the following schedule:

Day

Location

Monday 2-4pm

PHS@theLibrary Zoom Room

Tuesday 2-4pm

In-person at Claude Moore Health Sciences Library first floor

Wednesday 2-4pm   

In-person at Claude Moore Health Sciences Library first floor

Thursday 2-4pm

In-person at Claude Moore Health Sciences Library first floor

Friday 2-4pm

PHS@theLibrary Zoom Room

Additionally, appointments are available outside these hours upon request to Mark Smolkin. The services is closed during UVA Academic Division holidays.

Historical Collections: Access to Historical Collections is by appointment only. Please contact hsl-historical@virginia.edu.

Library Services FAQ

Do I need to reserve a study room in the second floor after hours space?

No.  All study rooms in the 24 hours space are available without reservations.

Can I reserve a 1st floor group study room?

Yes.  Please see our room reservation page.

Are the Presentation Studio and audio booth available?

The Presentation Studio and the audio booth are available 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.  These spaces can be reserved using the room reservation form

Are public printers available?

Printers, both color and black & white, are available in the lobby.  A Cavalier Advantage machine is also available.

Can I check out a book?

Yes.  Our stacks are open to patrons, 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. 

Is there someone I can contact about library operations?

Please contact Dan Wilson, Deputy Director, at danwilson@virginia.edu.

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Charlottesville, VA 22908 (Directions)

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