Checking Out Books
Books:120 days with one renewal for 7 days, if no other user has placed a hold on it.
Exam & skills review books: 2 weeks with one 14-day renewal.
Journals: 7 days with no renewals.
Other stuff: Reserve items circulate for 2 hours, 1 day or 3 days, depending on the request of faculty with no renewals permitted. Audio-Visuals are generally one week.
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 11 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 11 pm
After 6 pm, Sunday - Thursday, KUMC ID cards are required for entrance to the library.
The Library is closed for the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Please see our calendar for closures and hours during holidays and breaks
Job Postings
We are recruiting for an energetic, self-starting professional to serve as the National Network of Libraries of Medicine MidContinental Region Kansas Coordinator and Technology Projects Librarian. The Kansas Coordinator provides outreach and training on NN/LM services and resources to medical librarians, healthcare professionals, and the public throughout the state of Kansas.
Full position description [PDF]
Review of applications to begin on January 30, 2012. Position available until filled. All documents are to be submitted through the University HR web site. Search for position J0020234.
Location
Our address is 2100 W 39th Ave, Kansas City, KS 66103. We are located on the north side of 39th Ave between Rainbow Boulevard and State Line Road. Here's a campus map to show you the location of Dykes Library in relation to the rest of the University of Kansas Medical Center campus.
We work with many groups locally, statewide, regionally, and nationwide to accomplish our goals. Learn more
Lost & Found
The Library collects lost & found items for the University. Give us a call at (913) 588-7166 or stop by the Public Services Desk if you are looking for an item. You may also check with the Hospital lost & found at (913) 588-1234.
Dykes Library is open to the public. You can use a computer by signing up at the Public Services Desk. You can check out books if you are a faculty, staff or student at KUMC or KU Lawrence. All others may purchase a membership for the Library which will allow you to borrow library materials. Learn more
The mission of the A.R. Dykes Library of the Health Sciences staff is to work collaboratively with individuals and organizations seeking high quality health information within the University of Kansas Medical Center and throughout the state of Kansas. Learn more
Rules, rules, rules. We got some. Please read our policies about cell phones and food & drink in the Library. Learn more
What the heck is GoPrint? The Library uses a system called GoPrint to allow printing & copying on campus. Learn more
Staff Listing & Contact Info
We'd love to hear from you. Use our contact list to find phone numbers & e-mail addresses for library staff.
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