Borrowing Library Material during the Pandemic

Tufts Medical Center staff must register with the library in order to gain access to resources.

Materials may be recalled if not returned on time. Any infractions of borrowing policies will result in temporary suspension to borrowing privileges. Overdue items will be considered lost and a replacement fee will be charged unless the item is returned. All patrons must adhere to our borrowing policies. 

Loan Period: 4 hours
Checkout Limit: 1 item
Renewals: Once, if no demand
Overnight Checkout: None
Weekend Checkout: None

Loan Period: 4 weeks
Checkout Limit: unlimited, if in good standing
Renewals: Twice, if no holds
Overnight Checkout: N/A
Weekend Checkout: N/A

Loan Period: 4 hours
Checkout Limit: 2 items
Renewals: Once, if no demand
Overnight Checkout: Permitted after 4pm on weekdays, returned 9am next day
Weekend Checkout: Permitted after 4pm on Fridays, returned 9am on Monday

Loan Period: 4 hours
Checkout Limit: 1 item
Renewals: Twice, if no demand
Overnight Checkout: None
Weekend Checkout: None

• Equipment Borrowing Agreement must be signed before use.
• No equipment will be loaned 1 hour before closing.
• Never leave equipment unattended.
• Users must adhere to all University Policies: https://it.tufts.edu/univ-pol
• Users must not violate any Digital Copyright Laws
• Tufts University is not responsible for any files left on laptops.
• The installation of file sharing software is not allowed.
• Item  will be assumed lost if not returned by closing on the day borrowed.
• The borrower will be charged for damage or loss of item.

Come by the Library Service Desk to check out books during business hours.

1. When at the Library, download the app from the App Store or Google Play 
2. Scan the barcode on your Tufts University ID (starts with 29090) or log in with your Tufts University username and password
3. After finding a book in our collection, tap the plus sign (+) and scan the Tufts Library book barcode (found inside front, first page or so, top right corner and it starts with 39090)

Search for and request books through JumboSearch and choose a pickup location. When the request is fulfilled, you’ll get an email saying the book is available for pickup. If you choose another library pickup location other than Hirsh Library to pick books up at, that library may have a different procedure, and you will want to contact them.

Books requested to pick up at Hirsh Library will be in a locker located next to the Library Service Desk and checked out to you. We will contact you with details on how to access.You will have a week to pick up your item.

You can renew your books twice by logging into your library account or contacting us. If you do not pick up your books within a week, they will get checked back in and returned to the owning library. Please only take books labeled with your own name. Taking other students’ books would be in violation of the Hirsh Health Sciences Honor Code. If you have any questions, need to make alternative arrangements, or no longer need the books you have requested, please contact us!

Find the book you want using JumboSearch. Once you have located your book, select 'Request Item' (you will need to log in to see the Request Item button). Using the dropdown arrow under 'Pickup Location', select 'Home Address'.

Each Tufts library has their own mail policies. Please refer to the specific library for instructions.

Mail delivery of Hirsh books is limited to the United States. 

If you are not in the United States, please email us at hhslcirc@tufts.edu to discuss your needs.

If you are near campus, please feel free to return the books to the Hirsh Health Sciences Library book drop near the Library Services Desk, located on the 4th floor of the Medical Education building. The building is currently opened to card swipe, however, things are evolving rapidly, so please see the library's website for updated information.

You may also return books to the other Tufts Libraries: Tisch Library, Ginn Library, Music.

Please check their website or contact them to confirm their return policy.

If you are away from campus, you may also mail the books back to us at the address below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!

Shipping Address:

Tufts University
Hirsh Health Sciences Library MEB 610
37 Tyler Street
Boston, MA 02111

You can still request articles and book chapters through ILL.

Learn more about Interlibrary Loan.

We are gradually reinstating requests for physical items through ILL.

Please be advised that turnaround times may take longer than user due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Learn more about Interlibrary Loan.