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
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Lewis Library provides in-person services Monday-Friday. 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.
Upcoming University Holidays
During University Holidays, Gibson D. Lewis Library’s staffed services will be closed.
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 Balcony, Max Occupancy: 54
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, flat screen 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 Balcony, Max Occupancy: 148
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
Lewis Library is located near public transportation with a bus stop for the Route 2 and Dash on Trinity Metro. Campus parking is administered through the UNTHSC Parking Office.