Is the library open?
Can I check out materials?
Can I still access the the electronic resources?
Can I request materials through document delivery/interlibrary loan?
I have items checked out. What do I do?
Is assistance available at the Information Desk?
Who can I contact with additional questions?
Is the library open?
The Brickell Medical Sciences Library service desks have returned to pre-COVID hours, and the facility is open 24/7 on a limited basis under the following conditions:
Mask and social distancing requirements
The EVMS Library follows all EVMS protocols regarding masking and social distancing requirements.
Additional information
Housekeeping teams are cleaning and disinfecting Library spaces daily and nightly; with special attention to high touch areas such as tables, carrels, light switches and doorknobs throughout the day. Find more information on the library's FAQ in the navigation to the left and on the visitors information page.
Contact the service desk email addresses for assistance:
Can I check out materials?
Yes, you can check out materials during the Circulation Desk's staffed hours. If you have any questions or concerns after hours, please send an email to library@evms.edu
Can I still access the electronic resources?
Yes. All of the electronic resources (e.g., databases, eBooks and eJournals, and other electronic resources) can be accessed off-campus via login with EVMS Novell credentials. Electronic resources are available 24 hours a day. Anyone on the campus network can access the electronic resources.
Can I request materials through document delivery/interlibrary loan?
At this time, only digital formats can be delivered through interlibrary loan (ILL), such as articles and book chapters that can be scanned. Because of COVID-19, libraries, including Brickell Medical Sciences Library, aren’t sending physical resources to other libraries. Requests for articles and chapters from other institutions will be processed daily (note that delays from loaning institutions cannot be anticipated). Copyright laws apply.
An ILL account can be acquired by filling out a short electronic form.
Document Delivery questions can be emailed to: ILLiad@evms.edu
This email will be monitored from Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
I have items checked out. What do I do?
If you have materials checked out and would like to keep them longer, you can renew them in person at the Circulation Desk or via phone (757.446.5850). To return books, you can drop them off at the Circulation Desk or place them in the book drop box located by the south door of the Library. If you have questions about due dates, renewals, or late fees, you can stop by the Circulation Desk during staffed hours, call, or send an to library@evms.edu.
Is assistance available at the Information Desk?
Yes, the Information Desk is staffed Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM to assist with questions. You can call (757.446.5851), email (see list above), or stop by the Circulation Desk for help outside of the stated hours.
Who can I contact with additional questions?
For library-related questions, email us at library@evms.edu. For all other questions, you can call the EVMS Switchboard at 757-446-5600. If you know the name of the person or department you’d like to contact, see th ofe directory.