Who can use the Health Sciences Library?
Library privileges are extended to all CCHCS employees, healthcare providers with admitting or clinical privileges, and students while on a rotation. Patients and their families are invited to visit the Family Health Library.

Where can you find the Health Sciences Library?
The Health Sciences Library is located in the basement of the Medical Center between the South Tower and the Main Building. Employees have 24/7 badge access. Librarians are available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mon-Thu; 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m., Fri.

What's available in the Health Sciences Library?
Besides books and journals, we have 16 desktop and 4 laptop computers, a black & white printer/photocopier, scanner, fax machine and two reservable group workspaces.

Who is the Health Sciences Library named for?
Edwin G. Schwarz, MD (1894 -1962) was Fort Worth's first pediatrician, and he dedicated his life to the well being of Tarrant County's children. Dr. Schwarz was involved in practically every aspect of children's health care in Fort Worth. He organized the first daily Children's Clinic of the Fort Worth Relief Association, now the Children's Clinic at John Peter Smith Hospital. He served as Chief of Staff at the Free Baby Hospital and at Cook Children's Hospital, later to be merged with Fort Worth Children's to become Cook-Fort Worth Children's Medical Center, and later still, Cook Children's Medical Center.

Library Staff

	Suzanne Beckett, MLS Director 682-885-1802
	Ashley Brock, MLS, AHIP Family Library / Literacy Program Manager 682-885-3060
	Dena Hanson, MLS, AHIP Librarian 682-885-3978
	Susie Schulwitz, RN, MS, CNS Patient Education Coordinator
	Tracy Soto, MLS Librarian 682-303-1058

Library Policies

Library policies are maintained on the Library shared drive and are available upon request.