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New to HSL? Quick Tips: Health Sciences Library (HSL) Building

Quick tips to get you started using library space, services and resources.

Created by Health Science Librarians

Quick Links to Info About the HSL Building

Here are answers to the basic questions that many people ask about using the HSL building. The description below each link will tell you how to use the HSL web site to find this information again.

Building Hours
Today's hours display at the top right of every HSL web page. Click on that link to display the HSL calendar month by month. All of the campus library calendars are linked on this page.

Friends Cafe Hours
The Friends Cafe on the first floor of the HSL is a popular place to meet up over coffee and a snack or to grab some lunch. The Friend's Cafe is open during weekday daytime hours. You can get the specific hours for each day using the Building Hours link at the top of the page and selecting the Friends Cafe calendar. For other campus food options, see Carolina Dining Services.

Computing (including wireless), Printing, Scanning
Click on the Using the Library tab in the blue bar in the header to find this link again.

Reserve a Room
Click on the Using the Library tab in the blue bar in the header to find this link again.

Places to Study
Click on the Using the Library tab in the blue bar in the header to find this link again. The 4th floor is the designated quiet floor.

Print Books, Print Journals, and DVDs
Not everything you need is available online! Click on the Find tab in the blue bar in the header and then select Catalog to search for both print and online materials provided by the library. The link above will tell you where in the building materials are located.

Maps / Parking / Floorplans
Click on the Using the Library tab in the blue bar in the header to find this link again.