Boston Medical Library (BML) branch librarians provide many
services to BML members, MMS members and staff. These
services include access to relevant resources, article delivery,
research assistance and instruction.
Article and Book Request Service (Countway Doc)
Countway Library's interlibrary loan system, called Countway Doc,
provides MMS members with articles, books, chapters and books that
are not found in the MMS collection. The same system allows us to
scan and send you articles in the MMS collection.
MMS provides its members and staff with 10 free non-MMS items
per person per year. There is a $5.00 charge for every order over
the limit of 10. All requests are taken online. Please see
our information page for details and
instructions.
To request items, please use the Countway Doc service.
Research Assistance
Reference librarians can help you find articles and other
information about your research topic. We can offer guidance and
our unique expertise in identifying, extracting and analyzing
information. This service is available by appointment to MMS
members and staff. Consultation requests are accepted in person, by
phone or by email.
Office hours in the MMS Library are on Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.
We can also help you consult with the Medical Reference Librarians at Countway
Library.
Tutorials and Training
The Countway Library of Medicine has designed several helpful
video and print tutorials which can assist you in identifying and
locating materials and in other aspects of your search.
If you would like to schedule an individual or group training
around a particular research area please contact the BML branch
librarians.
Current Countway Classes, Tutorials and
Seminars
Library Catalog
The newly created library catalog is a list of materials
contained in the MMS collection in Waltham. If an item is listed in
the catalog, it is kept at the library. You can come in, view the
item and make copies yourself at any time, or you may request the
item through our Article and Book Request Service.
Physical Library: Meeting and Workspace
The library is a great place for work, study or meetings. With
views of the Boston skyline, the Waltham woods, and an outdoor
patio, the library offers a quiet, inviting space for work, study
or relaxation. Members will find a collection of books, journals
and newspapers for browsing, as well as computer workstations and
comfortable seating. There is also a small conference room for
staff meetings, which can be scheduled through the MMS employee
intranet.
We have two PC computers and one Mac, all with internet access,
as well as a printer and copier for patron use. There is also a
public MMS WiFi connection for patrons using their own laptop
computers. For technical assistance when the library is not
staffed, please contact the MMS BITS department at x4357.
The library is open around clock. Visitors must have an MMS
access badge, which can be obtained from the MMS front desk on the
first floor.
