Library and Media Services

The Robert A. Williams Library and Media Services provide instruction and resource materials that support the educational programs and goals of FHCHS. Information resources are provided in two locations: the Library located on the first and second floors of the General Education building, and Media Services located on the first floor of the Nursing building. Books and print journals are housed in the Library, while computer-assisted learning modules, videos, audiotapes, CDs, DVDs, and anatomical models are available in Media Services.

Individual reference service is offered during Library and Media Services hours of operation. Provision is made for customized group and individual instruction in the effective use of information resources, such as databases or educational modules. Group study rooms, individual study carrels, computers, printers, and copiers are available at both locations.

Access to materials from other libraries is available through Interlibrary Loan. The online catalog, subscription databases, e-journals, and e-books, Refworks citation management tool, copyright guidelines, Internet-based learning modules, APA Style Guide, Ask-A-Librarian (reference questions), and Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery request information may be accessed remotely at my.FHCHS.edu. Several multidiscipline academic and general reference databases are available, as well as specialty databases in nursing, allied health, consumer health, business, literature, computer technology, opposing viewpoints, student resources, and newspapers. Specialty database reference modules are offered in health, science, arts, humanities, psychology, social science, women’s interests, children’s issues, education, law, international issues, military, and multicultural topics.