Borrowing
- 1 year
- 7 days at Arts Library.
Books may be paged from the general collection to the circulation desk for patron pick-up.
All circulating library materials may be recalled by another reader.
How many books can I borrow?
300
Is there a late fee?
The following overdue fees apply:
- Modern and historical collections: $0.50 per day per item past due date ($15.00 maximum)
- Course reserves: $0.05 per minute per item returned late ($25.00 maximum)
The Medical Library appreciates the timely return of books.
Payment is accepted via cash, check or charge at the Circulation Desk.
Remote Access to Resources
Yale VPN
VPN (Virtual Private Networking) provides a secure method of accessing Web-based Library resources. VPN uses university NetID authentication, and is therefore NOT an option for hospital employees without a university NetID.
Interlibrary Loan
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Borrow Direct
Use Borrow Direct to borrow books from the libraries of Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Penn, and Princeton. Most books are available for pick up at designated Yale libraries within 4 business days. -
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
Use Interlibrary Loan (ILL)to obtain books, articles, and other research materials from a large network of suppliers. Books are often available for pick up at designated Yale libraries within 2 weeks. Copies of articles will be delivered to you electronically and are often available in a few days.
We recommend that you create an ILLiad account