Abraham M. Lilienfeld Library
The Lilienfeld Library is a full-service library, primarily serving the Bloomberg School of Public Health. The library is located in Hampton House (624 N. Broadway), on the ninth floor.
Information on the library's background and history is also available.
If you are registered to use the William H. Welch Medical Library, you may use the Lilienfeld Library to check out books and audiovisual materials. You can also register for a library card at the Lilienfeld Library.
Hours and Phone Number
| Monday - Thursday | 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Sunday | 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. |
Holiday hours and changes are posted.
The Lilienfeld Library phone number is 410-955-3028. The fax number is 410-955-0200.
Admission
Click here to view the Admission Policy of the Welch Libraries.
Information and Reference Services
Library staff at the Lilienfeld Library answer reference questions, perform computer searches, teach patrons how to use library equipment and facilities, and direct people to information sources. The staff provide instruction on using electronic resources which include online journals, PubMed, POPLINE, MD-Consult, Journal Citation Reports [JCR], the JHU Libraries Catalog, and many other databases and resources.
Collection
All areas of Public Health are covered with a strong emphasis in epidemiology, infectious diseases, health policy and management, the social aspects of health care, and HIV and the AIDS pandemic.
Computing Facilities
The Lilienfeld Library has 6 computers for patron use. Each computer runs the Windows operating system and is internet enabled. The computers are set up for research only and therefore do not include Microsoft Office applications.
Printing
The library's desktop computers are connected to two non-color, laser printers. The library is also home to a networked printer for those connected to the School of Public Health's network wirelessly or otherwise.
Circulation Policy
Patrons can check out books and audiovisual materials with a valid Welch library card or a card from another JHU Horizon library.
Loan Periods
| Books | 2 weeks | 4 renewals |
| Journals | do not circulate | |
| Audiovisuals | 1 week | no renewals |
| Reference Texts | do not circulate | |
| Reserve Materials | do not circulate, 2 hours, or overnight | no renewals |
Renewals
Circulating materials can be renewed in person, online through the catalog, or by calling any of the JHU Library Circulation desks.
Overdues
Fines must be paid in a timely manner to prevent loss of borrowing privileges at any JHU Library. Items more than 24 days overdue are considered lost.
| Days Overdue | Fine for Regular Materials |
|---|---|
| 1-10 | None |
| 11-16 | $2.50 + $.25/day up to $4.00 |
| 17-23 | $4.00 |
Lost Materials
Patrons are responsible for replacing their lost library materials. In addition to the cost of the item, or $75 if cost is unknown, there is a $15 processing fee.
Photocopying
Lilienfeld Library has four photocopy machines that operate on a cardkey system. Copy cards may be billed through departmental accounts or purchased with cash either from the vending machines in the Lilienfeld Library or library staff. The Lilienfeld Library utilizes the same copy card system used at other Welch sites.
Weldoc Document Services
Document Services provides books and articles regardless of who owns them or where they are located. This free service is available to JHU personnel with current Welch library cards and active Weldoc accounts. Requests must be submitted electronically via Weldoc or PubMed.
Articles will be sent to the desktop electronically and books may be picked up at the Welch Service Center. Books from other JHU libraries (with the exception of the Washington Center and the Montgomery County Center) should not be ordered through Weldoc. There is a separate form for this service.
You can link Weldoc to http://weldoc.welch.jhmi.edu/weldoc/logon.html and PubMed to http://www.welch.jhu.edu/classes/loansomedoc.html.
Departmental Billing Accounts
You may establish a departmental billing account through the library to charge your departmental account for photocopy, and online searching costs. To establish an account, contact the billing department of Welch at 410-955-7269 or use this form.
