Visitors are welcome to use Miner Library during regular operating hours. Library staff are available to assist visitors in finding and accessing print and electronic resources. Appointments are required to access materials in the History of Medicine Collection.

Services Available to Visitors

Visitors may:

• Use library public spaces.
• Use designated quick-computing workstations with internet access.
• Access print materials within the library.
• Print and photocopy materials using self-service equipment (fees apply).
• Access subscribed electronic resources while onsite.
• Connect to the University Guest Wi-Fi network.

Librarians are available to assist patients and patient family members with finding reliable, evidence-based health and wellness information.

Services Not Available to Visitors

• Borrowing library materials for use outside the library.
• Remote access to subscribed electronic resources. Licensing agreements restrict remote access to current University of Rochester faculty, staff, and students but do allow visitors to access these resources while onsite, as noted above.
• Literature search services. Visitors conducting research are encouraged to use the free PubMed database or contact their institutional or public library for research assistance.
• Access to Computing Center resources.
• Interlibrary loan services. Visitors should place interlibrary loan requests through their institutional or public library.

Helpful Resources

Directions and Parking Information

Library Hours

Questions? 

For assistance with visitor access to Miner Library services, contact the Answer Desk at (585) 275-3361 or submit a question.