Welcome to the Library Tour

Welcome to the Scott Memorial Library!

Scott Memorial Library (Scott Library) is located at 1020 Walnut Street. The library building is open to Jefferson students, faculty, and staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Make sure to have your valid Jefferson ID card on you to gain access to the building.

Library service hours vary and are posted on the hours page of our website. Library services include things like borrowing resources, reserving study rooms, meeting with a librarian for research help, and more.

This brief tour will introduce you to the library; we can't wait for you to check us out!

The Security Desk

To keep everyone safe, all visitors to Scott Library are asked to show a valid Jefferson ID card when entering. The library building is open 24/7. Want to know more about building access and available resources? Visit the access page of our website.

You're welcome to bring snacks and drinks into the library. Just avoid greasy or strong-smelling foods like pizza or fried chicken. Beverages should be in sealable containers - like water bottles or travel mugs. Feel free to enjoy any kind of food or drink in the Library Café. Please always clean up after yourself.

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Looking for a relaxed spot to read or meet up with other students or colleagues? Here you'll find study tables, cozy chairs, and a great place to collaborate or unwind.

Explore the popular leisure reading collection of best-selling books. New books arrive monthly and can be checked out for up to 3 weeks.

Popular Collection & Study Area

Library Café

Enjoy various seating options, grab a snack from the vending machines, or heat up your own meal in the microwave. Need to get something done? Desktop computers are available. [Note: the only food and drink available are in the vending machines.]

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Access Services Desk

Stop by the Access Services Desk to check out books, anatomical models, laptops, and more. We're happy to help answer questions you have about using the library. Don't forget—your valid Jefferson ID card is also your library card, so be sure to bring it with you to borrow materials.

Check out the hours and borrowing privileges pages on our website for details about checkout times, renewals, and fines.

Located right next to the Access Services Desk, the Consultation Desk is your go-to spot for in-depth help from our expert librarians.

Our librarians can help you:

Build a research strategy
Choose the right databases and search terms
Find funding sources for research
Use citation managers

Request a consultation with our librarians.

The Consultation Desk

Study Spaces

You'll find large tables, bar seating, cozy chairs, and reservable group study rooms. Heads up: this isn't a quiet floor. Group work and collaboration are encouraged here.

There are ten group study rooms; each holds up to seven students. These rooms are equipped with monitors, whiteboards, and power outlets. Keyboards, mice, projectors, and cables are available to borrow from the Access Services Desk. You may reserve group study space for up to 4 hours per day. No keys are needed—just be sure to leave on time so the next group can settle in.

Bound Journals

Find our bound journal collection shelved alphabetically by title. Most journals can be checked out overnight. To see what we have in both print and online, use the Journal Titles search in our online catalog.

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Computer Classrooms

Rooms 306 and 307 are Dell-equipped computer classrooms. Instructors can reserve these spaces for teaching, but when they're not in use, students are welcome to use them for quiet study or course work. Food is not allowed in these rooms. Only drinks in sealable containers are permitted.

Study Spaces

The third floor is a designated quiet floor. You'll find desktop computers, carrels, and reservable individual study rooms (up to 4 hours per day).

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Print Book Collection

You'll find the library's main collection of print books here. Books can be checked out for three weeks and renewed - unless another user has requested them.

Looking for a specific title? Use the catalog to search for both print and electronic books.

Study Spaces

The 4th floor is a designated quiet floor. Whether you prefer a standing desk, a study carrel, or a computer workstation, you'll find a spot that's just right for focused, individual study.

Siegman Archives

The newly reimagined Siegman Archives officially opened in Spring 2024. This space features display cases and shelving that showcase Jefferson's rich history, including unique artifacts and highlights from our medical heritage. A reading room can be used for archival research.

Maps