Bristol Hospital Library Community Services

Frequently Asked Questions

May anyone use the library at Bristol Hospital?

Yes! Just call 860-585-3239 and leave a message for us. Or send an email. A friendly library staff member will return your call, arrange a convenient time for you to visit, and help you find information on your topic.

What kinds of information are available?

There are up-to-date books and professional journals used regularly by hospital doctors, nurses, counselors, and other caregivers. Via this web site, we have provided a partial list showing you titles of some of the journals and books we have available. We also have Internet access and would be happy to show you some reliable sites.

I am writing a paper for school. May I do research at the library?

Yes. Library staff will be happy to help you find appropriate materials and provide you with a quiet place for study.

Using Bristol Hospital Library Services, you can:

• Learn how to improve health through better nutrition and self-care.
• Look up recommended treatments for specific conditions.
• Find out about support organizations.
• Use materials written in non-technical language.
• Locate medical information on the Internet.