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The Health Sciences Library is located in Prior Hall on Ohio State's main campus, near the public entrance to University Hospital.

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Extended Library Access

ELA refers to pre-approved access to limited library spaces outside of normal operating hours and requires an application for pre-authorization.

Policies

Policies govern many aspects of how the Health Sciences Library provides services. All of our policies are reviewed by the Health Sciences Library Executive Team.

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Upcoming events

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Sep 9 Sep 9

Workshops > Attend Remotely

Navigating the New 2026 NIH Data Management & Sharing (DMS) Plan Format

Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET
Location: Online

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Sep 11 Sep 11

Workshops > Attend Remotely

Making the Most of Your Health Sciences Library

Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. ET
Location: Online

Prior Hall, brick campus building with tall narrow windows at a street corner, with trees along the sidewalk

Sep 14 Sep 14

In-Person

Art for Science: The Birth of Medical Illustration in America

Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET
Location: Prior 550

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EdTech Incubator

The Ohio State University's EdTech Incubator (ETI), located on the fourth floor of Prior Hall, empowers enhanced education for future generations of health sciences professionals and inspires forward-thinking research that impacts Ohio communities and beyond.

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