Who We Are

We advance education, research, scholarship, and patient care by providing essential resources, services, spaces, and educational programs to the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth Health, and the Dartmouth College communities. The Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries consist of the Dana Biomedical Library on the Dartmouth's Hanover campus and the Matthews-Fuller Health Sciences Library (MFHSL) at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) in Lebanon.

Department Lead

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Stephanie C. Kerns Associate Dean for Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries

Stephanie.C.Kerns@dartmouth.edu 603-646-0523 37 Dewey Field Road, Room 307

What We Do

The Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries are open to anyone Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Our spaces are open 24/7 for the Geisel community. Our materials, both physical and digital, are available to the entire Dartmouth community. We have a wonderful team of health sciences staff who can help you with any questions you may have.

Our Divisions

Information Services

Responsible for the front line support for our library users—answering questions, assisting with service and space needs, via email, chat, phone, or in person.

Research and Education Services

Partners with educators at Geisel. They provide many services, including teaching in the UME, MPH, master's and PhD programs; providing library search consultations and library research support to clinicians, researchers, staff, and students; and teaching and publishing support for systematic reviews.

Collections and Resource Sharing Services

Works with all of our library users to understand what resources are needed to support the curricular, research, and clinical needs of our library users. If we are not able to purchase or license access to those resources, we will find them through our network of libraries.

Technology Support Services

Manages the computing needs of our staff and library users, and maintains our website. For computing, we utilize the built-in accessibility features available in the Mac and PC operating systems.

Administration Team

Supports our facilities, HR and fiscal resources.

Accessibility Services

The Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries can provide assistance with copying/scanning/printing issues, and locating/pulling requested books from the shelf. For assistance in retrieving material or operating equipment, please don’t hesitate to ask library staff.

For students with long-term needs, please contact the Geisel Office of Academic Advising & Accessibility.

Physical Space Limitations

Dana Biomedical Library

  • Accessible parking is available in the F Lot immediately next to the entrance.
  • Elevator access is available 24/7 for Dartmouth faculty, staff, and Geisel graduate students. Elevator access (and access to the library) is available to all users Monday-Friday, 8:30AM - 5:30PM. You can find the elevator via the entrances from the F Lot or Maynard parking lots.
  • There is an accessible all-gender restroom opposite the elevator, and an accessible women's restroom is located next to the Study Lounge.
  • A water fountain and a bottle filler are available next to the elevator.

Matthews-Fuller Health Sciences Library

  • Accessible Parking is available at the Main Entrance of Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC).
  • Elevator access is available at the Information Desk of the Main Entrance Rotunda at DHMC, which is on the 3rd floor. The library is on the 5th floor, directly above the Information Desk.
  • Accessible restrooms are available outside the library, to the left and right. An all-gender restroom is available on the other side of the rotunda.
  • A bottle filler is available in the large study area of the library. A water fountain is available in the study carrel room of the library.

Contact Us

Biomedical Libraries Staff

Pamela Bagley
Research and Education Librarian, Systematic Review Lead
Heather B. Blunt
Research and Education Librarian, Public Health Lead
Zachary K. Connell
Information Access Assistant
Christopher Curtis
Resource Sharing Specialist-Technology Lead
Jody A. Donahue
Administrative Assistant II
Stephanie C. Kerns
Associate Dean for Health Sciences and Biomedical Libraries
Jeremy P. Klockars
Information Services Manager
Todd R. Ladeau
Information Access Assistant
Robin M. Maddalena
Collection Services Librarian
Shuling Peng
Resource Sharing Specialist - Records Lead
David N. Sandberg
Information Access Assistant
Catherine N. Simpson
Library Technology Coordinator
Elaina J. Vitale
Research and Education Librarian, Clinical Engagement Lead
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