Library Registration & Borrowing
Library Registration
NOSM University learners, staff, and faculty must register with the Health Sciences Library prior to borrowing hard copy materials, including equipment. The library does not provide library cards. To borrow materials, you are required to provide either your NOSM U ID card or government issued photo ID with your address. Library staff will verify your NOSM University affiliation.
How to register:
1) In person— Visit the library on your campus. Library staff will verify your NOSM University status and complete your registration.
2) Online— Submit the online registration form. Library staff will complete your registration, and verify your NOSM University status.
Please note: Registering with the library creates an account that allows you to borrow hard copy materials. This account is separate from your NOSM University account, which provides access to our online resources.
Changes to contact information
Please alert the library to any changes to names or mailing addresses as soon as possible.
Borrowing
The Health Sciences Library is open to the general public. Anyone may consult materials on-campus or seek assistance from library staff in accessing the collections and services. The library is funded primarily to meet the research and curricular needs of the members of NOSM University and its academic community, who are given priority access to library services and resources.
Primary and Secondary Users
Library users may fall under one of two user categories: Primary or Secondary. These user categories determine the level of access patrons have to our services and resources.
Primary Users
Primary users are permitted to borrow any materials that circulate, recall eligible materials on loan, and use interlibrary loan and photocopy services. Primary users are also permitted extended loan privileges, and access to a wide variety of electronic resources and databases, on and off campus.
Primary Users include:
- Faculty, staff, and learners of NOSM University;
- NOSM University Professors Emeriti or Honorarius;
- Individuals who are temporarily on campus for activities supported by NOSM University.
Secondary Users
Secondary Users are permitted to borrow any materials that circulate, with the exception of items that are reserved specifically to support teaching or research at NOSM University. Secondary Users are not permitted to recall items on loan, extended loans privileges or use of the Interlibrary Loan service. Off-campus access to licensed electronic resources is not available to Secondary Users.
Secondary Users include:
- Alumni of NOSM University;
- Retired faculty (not designated Professor Emeritus or Honorarius) and retired staff of NOSM University;
- Students and faculty of other universities that have reciprocal or consortia arrangements with NOSM University;
- Individuals who are engaged in research, instructional, professional, or administrative activities. To qualify, individuals must complete a online registration form, and, if approved, a Health Science Library account will be created.
Loan Periods and Privileges
There is a 15 item limit for all user groups.
| User Group | Regular Loan Period | Recall and Renew | Interlibrary Loan |
| NOSM University Learners/Faculty/Staff | 6 weeks | Yes | Yes |
| Secondary Users | 6 weeks | No | No *Alumni have ILL privileges for a small fee |
Fines for Overdue Material
The Health Sciences Library does not charge daily fines on overdue items. However, any item overdue more than 30 days is considered lost, and replacement costs will be applied. It is recommended that you renew your books to avoid lost item fines. Library staff will contact borrowers regarding lost items and their associated fines.
Renewing Items
To renew items contact the library at askthelibrary@nosm.ca or any of our other service points here.
Patrons can renew their materials online through the library catalogue using their Patron ID (NOSM University username) and their library-issued password. If you do not know your Patron ID or Password, please contact library staff for assistance at askthelibrary@nosm.ca.
Library registration and borrowing policies can be found in our Circulation & Borrowing Policy.
