As a higher education institution, our primary mission is to serve and support our students in their pursuits. We look forward to assisting you with your health-related research needs and invite you to explore our resources and services.
Building Access
Study space is accessible 24/7 for UNTHSC students, faculty, staff and guest members only. A valid/current UNTHSC badge is required for entry. Otherwise, the library remains closed to visitors.
Staffed Services
Lewis Library provides in-person services Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Electronic resources are accessible 24/7 for HSC students, faculty, and staff. Guest members can access online resources 24/7, but only when in the library building and connected to the Guest WIFI network.
Floor By floor
Every floor includes
- restrooms
- access to elevators
- water fountains
- supply tables (paper cutter, staplers, etc.)
1st Floor / HSC Regional Simulation Center
The first floor (basement level) is the location for the HSC Regional Simulation Center.
2nd Floor / Main Floor
- Library Atrium
- Book Drop
- Lewis Library Lockers
- Java Lab
- Seed Library
- Self-Service Checkout Area
- Library Staff Supported Services (LIB-222)
- Information Technology Services
- AED (automated external defibrillator)
- Study areas (including LIB-225, when not scheduled for events)
- Digital Scholarship offices
- Network of the National Library of Medicine, Region 3
- Printers
- Community Wall
- TV lounge corner
- Outdoor terrace/balcony
3rd Floor / Middle Floor
- University Archives & Records Management (LIB-310)
- Discovery Room (LIB-311)
- Rare Book Room (LIB-312)
- Interprofessional Education and Practice (IPE) (LIB-313)
- Study areas (standing desks, treadmill desks, flatscreen monitors, manipulation tables, 6 or 7 reservable rooms)
4th Floor / Top Floor
- Student Food Pantry & Reflection Room (LIB-450A)
- Division of Academic Innovation (LIB-448)
- Conference Suite & Faculty Development (LIB-400)
- Department of Educational Development
- Department of Educational Media
- Department of Continuing Education and Assessment
- One University Studio
- Quiet Study Space
- Reservable Study Rooms
- Outdoor terrace/balcony
Lost & Found
A lost and found bin is located in the badge-accessible, Self-Service Checkout Area on the library main floor.
- Lost and found items are emptied the first working Monday of the month or when the bin reaches maximum capacity. All items will be donated.
- Perishable items such as food and liquid should be disposed prior to placement in the bin.
- Unhygienic items should be thrown away and not placed in the bin.
- Any items with personal identification information will not be placed in the bin and an attempt will be made to contact the owner.
- High-value items (like technology, wallets, jewelry, etc.) are held in the LIB-222 (817-735-2465) until the end of the day and then taken to HSC Police Department (817-735-2210) for safekeeping.
Become A Guest Member
Not currently active on UNTHSC Campus? Become a guest member to receive access to our library building, borrowing privileges and more.
Parking
There are a variety of options on campus for parking including day and month passes and metered parking. Lewis Library is located near public transportation with a bus stop for the Route 2 and Dash on Trinity Metro. For more information about campus parking, please visit: https://www.unthsc.edu/police/parking-office/visitor-information/ or visit the parking office located at UNTHSC Police Department.