Library Resource Information

The Reading Hospital and Medical Center’s Library Services Department provides information resources and services to the Medical Staff, residents, employees, and students of The Reading Hospital and Medical Center. The library is open by appointment to other community members. It is located on E-Ground.

Resources

The library contains more than 10,000 books, 260 journal titles, audiocassettes, videos, and CD-ROM programs. The library actively collects updated materials in the area of clinical medicine, nursing, and allied health and healthcare management.

Michael Dunitz Crisis Foundation Library

In 1988, the Library was dedicated in the memory of Elaine G. Dunitz as a source of inspiration, support, and education for people living with a chronic or life-threatening illness. Located in the Hospital’s Library Services Department, this special collection of books and other materials is available to patients, families, healthcare professionals, and community members.

Databases

The library has available OVID, MEDLINE, CINAHL, MICROMEDEX, COCHRANE LIBRARY, and UptoDate. Access to other health information is available through the library internet.

Staff/Support

The library has trained professional staff to help patrons find the information they need.

Regional Cancer Center Patient Resource Library

The Reading Hospital Regional Cancer Center provides a comprehensive array of outpatient, cancer treatment, and educational services. Our patient resource library is located in the waiting area on N Ground Cancer Center. Call The Reading Hospital Regional Cancer Center for more information at 610-988-HELP.

For more information:

Library Services Department

The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
(E-Building, Ground Floor)
Sixth Avenue and Spruce Street
West Reading, PA 19611

610-988-8418

Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.