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Welcome to Darnall Medical Library: Library Renovation

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Library Renovation 

The Darnall Medical Library (DML) will be closed for renovations from November 22, 2024  to January 8, 2025. We will resume the DML function on January 9, 2025. For this reason, DML will not be available for users to request the library's print resources. You can still access the library's electronic resources through the DML information guides. We will continue to provide uninterrupted information support. We apologize for any inconvenience it might have caused. 

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Online Support:
Business Hours: 0700-1730.
Live CHAT Hours: 0900-1500.
DML guide: https://wrnmmc.libguides.com/home

Library Support during Renovation 

You can reach out to librarians and staff by using the ASK the Library and Research Discovery information support. Services like the ASK the Library and Research Support help WRNMMC affiliates with literature searches, clinical care, research, and education.

  • ASK The Library provides support with literature searches, article requests, access, and other pertinent information. Staff and librarians provide information support by email, phone, and DoD Teams. 
     
  • Research Support 
    The information support will be provided to WRNMMC affiliated researchers, GME trainees, clinicians, and staff through the: 
     
  • Research Discovery provides WRNMMC affiliates with a variety of research assistance, including literature search, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of published literature, designing research studies, writing research protocols, identifying research gaps, and writing literature review articles (narrative, systematic, scoping, rapid, and other review types). The research librarian provides informational consultations and assistance through DoD Teams, email, and phone. 

While the ASK the Library and Research Discovery support may be helpful for getting assistance during renovations, patrons may also consider utilizing online resources or contacting library staff via email or phone for any immediate questions or concerns.

  • Clinical Support

The support will be provided to WRNMMC affiliated clinicians, nurses, staff, and researchers to support urgent patient care and clinical care through the: 

  • Library Classes

Library classes will be taught quarterly in DoD Teams. Classes will be also taught by request from WRNMMC affiliated GME program or staff. Please explore offered list of classes and registration guidelines at the:

Resources & Services not Available during the Library Closure:

  • 24 hour access to Bldg. 1, R.3458
  • Checking out print resources
  • Computer access
  • Printing services
  • Study space

While some services and resources will not be available, the library's support remains unaffected. We are encouraging WRNMMC affiliated patrons to stay engaged with DML team throughout this time of transition. The DML function will resume on January 2, 2025. Additional information pertaining to DML closure and support to be provided.

Online Information Resources and Access

Library Events

  • 2024 National Medical Librarian Month events will be conducted in DoD Teams as well as providing guest talks by invitation.  

Darnall Medical Library | Walter Reed NMMC | Building 1, Room 3458 | 8955 Wood Road | Bethesda, MD 20889 | 301-295-1184/85 | Open Monday-Friday, 0700-1630

After-hours access to the library is available to WRNMMC Staff via the CDO at 301-295-4611.