History of Medicine Collections Access Policies

This page provides important information that will make your next visit to the History of Medicine Collections a success.

Please note that we will continue to provide remote reference services, both to Vanderbilt and non-Vanderbilt researchers. Email us at historyofmedicine@vanderbilt.edu for help.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

Making an Appointment

• The History of Medicine Collections is now welcoming Vanderbilt, VUMC, and off-campus visitors for research appointments to our collections.
• Create an account on our registration form.
• Email us at historyofmedicine@vanderbilt.edu to start the conversation about your research needs. Let us know your research topic, what items interest you, and/or if you need help identifying materials. Please tell us if you expect to require multiple visits so we can discuss your options.

What to Know Before You Visit

• The History of Medicine Collections is located in room 332 in the Eskind Biomedical Library.
• Please do not arrive until your appointment has been confirmed by History of Medicine staff.
• Researchers will need to present a valid photo ID or Vanderbilt ID.

Once You’ve Arrived

• Please ring the bell to alert staff you’ve arrived.
• Please bring only laptops, phone, camera, pencils, or paper into the reading room.
• Please only consult one book or box at a time.
• Staff will assist you with using a book rest.
• There is no researcher access to copy machines or scanning equipment.
• Researchers are welcome to use personal cell phones or cameras to take photographs of rare materials, subject to our policies.