Interlibrary Loan:
Articles not available at HSL could be obtained from another library. Please submit your request from (E-Forms). For more information please call (ext. 31820).
Computer Searches:
Librarians will perform literature searches upon your request on specific topics. There is a SR30 charge for KFSH&RC Employees and SR100 for Non-student Members Please submit your request from (E-Forms).
Training & Orientation:
Librarians provide instructional sessions on the use of medical databases in a one-on-one training and orientation in the library.
For more information please call (ext. 31820)
Photocopying:
- HSL provides photocopying for Library materials only.
- Making multiple copies, photocopying personal materials, or photocopying for departmental needs are prohibited.
- There are four self-service photocopying machines available in the Library. Photocopiers are operated by a photocopy card.
- Please observe copyright laws.
- To scan materials/images please provide an approved request form.
Membership:
In an effort to organize the non-KFSH&RC users of the Library, The HSL Membership Fee became effective on April 2003.
The individual membership fee is being based on the following duration of use:
- Three (3) months - SR150.00
- Six (6) months - SR250.00
- One (1) year - SR500.00
- Literature search - SR100.00
- Photocopies - SR1.00 (5 pages)
- Photocopy card - SR30.00
However, non-members have the privilege of literature search by a librarian. The charge will be SR100 for each search (limited to 50 titles).
Circulation:
- Registration: user must complete the Patron Registration and come to the Library and present your hospital badge at the Circulation Desk. You will be asked to present your badge whenever you borrow materials.
- Eligible Users: Permanent Hospital Staff / Locums (White Badge) are permitted full access to library facilities and services, Temporary Staff (Red Badge): must provide a photocopy of Security Deposit receipt of SR 2000 and Non-KFSH&RC staff can enroll in our Membership Services.
- Borrowing period: Three weeks.
- Renewals: user could renew item(s) that he/she borrowed for additional three weeks as long as the item(s) not on-hold. No more than (4) renewals.
- Overdue: A fine of SR2.00 per day per item.
- Non circulated materials: References, and printed journals.