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Vision, Mission, & Values
The Preston Medical Library’s mission is to assist the University of Tennessee Medical Center in providing excellence in healing, education, and discovery. The library is committed to ensuring access to clinical information through the acquisition, organization and management of collections. We provide exceptional reference, research and instruction for faculty, residents, students and physicians and outreach to the community.
Hours and Contact Information
Monday-Thursday 8:30a-7:30p
Friday 8:30a-5:00p
Sat 9:00a-2:00p
Sun 12:00-6:00p
The Library observes the UTHSC official holiday schedule
1924 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: 865-305-9525
library@utmck.edu
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Introducing LibKey Nomad
Do you ever wish that research were just a little easier? LibKey Nomad can help! LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that will let you access or request PDFs with fewer clicks. Just download the "LibKey Nomad" browser extension. When it is installed, select "UTHSC COM-Knoxville, Preston Medical Library" to get started. For more information, check out our guide or simply contact the library at library@utmck.edu.
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In conjunction with the Human-Animal Bond in Tennessee (H.A.B.I.T.), the library hosts canine assisted stress-reduction visits twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesday from noon-1:00 p.m.
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