Access to Library Services & Resources

Thomas Jefferson University Libraries include Dixon Library, Horsham; Paul J Gutman Library, East Falls; and Scott Memorial Library, Center City. Visit Gutman Library's access page for detailed information about resources and building access at that library. Visit Marion J. Siegman, PhD, FAPS, Archives for information about the Archives and access.

Full Access

Members of the Thomas Jefferson University community:

  • Current university students, faculty, and staff (including volunteer faculty, emeritus faculty & post-docs)
  • Medical and Nurse residents based at Jefferson legacy locations (not LVHN)
  • Research fellows
  • Staff assigned to Center City Jefferson Health locations

FULL ACCESS includes remote access to libraries' electronic resources, physical access to university library locations with current Jefferson photo id, and access to librarian expertise (consultations, instruction, etc.) and the ability to borrow physical materials.


FEES may be incurred for printing/copying and extended consultations and search services.

Physical Access

Alumni of Thomas Jefferson University & Philadelphia University

Retired employees of Thomas Jefferson University & Philadelphia University

Jefferson Health employees

Jefferson Health Partners employees


PHYSICAL ACCESS includes access to university library locations with current Jefferson photo identification. Library staff can log visitors to Scott Library only onto library computers as necessary for access to electronic collections.

Alumni access is limited to Mon - Fri, 8a - 5p. Alumni can secure an appropriate Jefferson ID by contacting the Office of Alumni Relations.


FEES may be incurred for printing/copying and extended consultations and search services.

No Access

Scott Memorial Library is not open to members of the public, which includes:

  • Jefferson Health system volunteers, including research volunteers
  • Contractors
  • Temporary employees
  • External researchers
  • Jefferson Health patients & family members
  • Families & guests of Thomas Jefferson University community members
  • General public