Did you know that interlibrary loan (ILL) services are available through your regional AHEC library? These services are designed to support your learning, teaching, and clinical work by helping you access resources beyond what’s immediately available in your local or digital collection.
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If you’re searching for a journal article, book chapter, or other scholarly resource that isn’t found in the AHEC Digital Library (ADL), your local AHEC library staff may be able to request it for you through interlibrary loan—often for a small fee. This service helps ensure you have timely access to the information you need, even when it comes from outside the AHEC network.
Getting started is easy! Visit https://library.ncahec.net, click “HOME,” then select “Regional Libraries” to find contact information for your local AHEC library. Library staff are happy to answer questions, help track down hard-to-find resources, and guide you through the request process.
We look forward to helping you with all your library and research needs—don’t hesitate to reach out and make the most of the resources available to you!
Library Services at Northwest AHEC
The Northwest AHEC Library provides information resources, services, classes, and consultations to further the Northwest AHEC mission.
Begun as a circuit-riding, decentralized consortium program with four base libraries in the early 1970s, our library network has evolved alongside changes in health systems and technology.
Northwest AHEC cost-shares the expenses of library operations with its partners. For each new fiscal year, all library expenses are estimated using the most current data available, and Northwest AHEC is committed to paying 50% of the estimated total.
We provide a full-service, world-class library program to our members, while also supporting area health careers students and licensed/credentialed health care professionals.
Library staff also provide professional information support to Northwest AHEC staff through collaboration on continuing professional development initiatives, serving as presenters when appropriate, and offering information services presentations and displays to enhance professional development programs and workshops.
NWAHEC Professional Outreach Librarian
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