Welcome to Galter Library, we're glad you're here! Whether you are beginning your studies at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine or returning for another year, Galter Health Sciences Library is here to support your learning, research, and collaboration. Our mission is to connect you with the resources, spaces, and expert support you need to succeed. We have an online knowledge base of frequently asked questions that patrons can access 24/7. If you don't see the topic you're looking for below, visit our LibAnswers FAQ.  Get to know a little bit more about us and find out how we can best support you!

• Monday to Friday: 8am — 8pm* 
• Saturday: 10am — 6pm* 
• Sunday: 12pm — 8pm* 

*Need to stay late? Our first-floor extended-hours study space is open 24/7 to Feinberg Medical Students and affiliates with badge access. As a medical student, you should already have access to the space using your Northwestern University issued Northwestern Medicine badge or Wildcard. If you encounter issues with badge access, please fill out this form so that we can assist you.

Holiday hours and updates are posted on Galter’s hours & location page.

Whether you're on campus, at home, or on a clinical rotation, Galter's online resources travel with you:

• Wireless Access: You can access the wireless network from all locations in the library. Use eduroam to set up your connection.

• Multi-factor Authentication: Library users accessing electronic resources will sign in using the Northwestern Online Passport and will then be prompted to use Multi-factor Authentication (MFA).

• Full-Text Access Anywhere: You can access full-text journals, books, databases, and Galter Library resources from any location using Northwestern University VPN (preferred)  or the Galter Library Proxy Server.
• One-Click Access with LibKey Nomad: We are excited to offer access to the LibKey Nomad  browser extension that simplifies and streamlines access to library subscription resources. Adding the extension to your browser enables one-click access to full text articles from publisher pages, PubMed, Google Scholar, Wikipedia, and more. Once installed a button will appear in the bottom corner of compatible webpages indicating what level of access is available to you. Learn more about LibKey Nomad and how to install the browser extension at Getting Started with LibKey Nomad Browser Extension.

• Liaison Librarians: Every Feinberg department, center, institute, and program has a dedicated librarian who can help with research strategies, literature searches, and more. Find your Liaison Librarian 
• Classes: Join monthly classes to build your research skills. Browse and register on our Class Homepage.
• GalterGuides: Explore expert-curated guides for research tools, subject resources, and step-by-step instructions.  
• Specialized Support: From systematic reviews to citation management, we're here to help.
• Library Services FAQs 

• Conference Rooms: Located on the second floor, each room has a whiteboard and a monitor equipped with Solstice wireless display technology. When they are not being used for instruction, Galter’s conference rooms can be reserved for group study by filling out this form or at the front desk.

• Computers: 
• First Floor Public Computers: By signing in with your NetID and password, you can use the computer workstations through the first-floor study spaces of the library. Galter also provides several research specific computers equipped with software packages dedicated to handling statistical and bioinformatics workflows. 
• Second Floor Computer Classroom: When it is not being used for instruction, the second floor computer classroom (room 2-201) is available for student use during open hours. 

• Collections Locations & Reserves:
• Print resources can be found in the Eckenhoff reading room on the first floor of the library, Dollie’s Corner on the second floor of the library, or can be requested from our off-site storage facility. Galter’s Collection Location & Call Number Index 
• Course Reserves are located at the circulation desk on the first floor of the library. Instructors place required and/or recommended materials on Course Reserve that can be checked out for a shortened loan period
• Use our Interlibrary Loan services to obtain books, articles, and audiovisual materials that are not available in Galter Library.

• Equipment for Loan: Galter Library has a variety of equipment to support your learning. Most equipment is designed for use in the library and is limited to a 3-hour check-out period. Items with longer circulation times are noted below. Limited quantities of equipment are available, and all equipment is first come, first served. Inquire at the Circulation desk to check out any of our available models and equipment

Our library staff members are available to assist you. Call, email, live chat, or just stop by! Note that our email and live chat services are intended for use by Feinberg School of Medicine students, faculty and staff. 

• Email us at ghsl-ref@northwestern.edu; questions are usually answered by the next business day.
• Call us at 312-503-8126 during our hours of operation.
• Chat with us Monday – Friday from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Questions submitted after hours will be answered the following business day.