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Summa Medical Library

Books by Professional Nursing Associations

New catalog: On June 9th, our new library catalog went live. Visit it HERE, and update your shortcuts or bookmarks. 

This page contains a list of ebooks and print books by various professional nursing organizations. Jump to a specific organization by clicking its name from the list of grey boxes on the left side of the page. This list reflects only titles that the Summa library already holds in our collection. You can search for additional titles held by our partner libraries in the catalog.

Please send us an email if you need assistance locating a book held at another library, or if you have any suggestions for books we should add to this collection. 

How do I borrow a book?

Any Summa Health employee may borrow from the Akron Campus library, after they register with the library*.  The Library is located at 55 Arch Street (South Pavilion), Suite G3 | Library staffed hours: 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., M-F

There are several ways to reserve and check out books from the Medical Library: you can call us (330.375.3260), email us, request the book via our catalog by clicking on the link in each book's title, or visit the library. When visiting the library, see a librarian for help. If we aren't here, please follow the instructions on the "New Books" shelf near the front door of the library.

There are also multiple ways to receive your reserved/requested books. Reserved books are located in the filing cabinet outside of Wendy's office. They are already checked out. For eligible locations and titles, you can also request that we send your book via interoffice mail

*How to Register with the Library: Complete the registration form HERE. After you register, the library will send you your library credentials. These will allow you to borrow books and access certain library materials offsite.

American Nurses Association (ANA)

Below are ebooks and print books published by the ANA in our collection. Additional publications are available for borrowing from other libraries via the catalog. Send us an email if you need assistance.

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

Below are ebooks and print books published by the AACN in our collection. Additional publications are available for borrowing from other libraries via the catalog. Send us an email if you need assistance.

American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing

Below are ebooks and print books published by the AAACN in our collection. Additional publications are available for borrowing from other libraries via the catalog. Send us an email if you need assistance.

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)

Below are ebooks and print books published by the AORN in our collection. Additional publications are available for borrowing from other libraries via the catalog. Send us an email if you need assistance.

Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)

Below are ebooks and print books published by the AWHONN in our collection. Additional publications are available for borrowing from other libraries via the catalog. Send us an email if you need assistance.

Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

Below are ebooks and print books published by the ENA in our collection. Additional publications are available for borrowing from other libraries via the catalog. Send us an email if you need assistance.

Infusion Nurses Society

Below are ebooks and print books published by the INS in our collection. Additional publications are available for borrowing from other libraries via the catalog. Send us an email if you need assistance.

Sigma Theta Tau International

Below are ebooks and print books published by the Sigma Theta Tau in our collection. Additional publications are available for borrowing from other libraries via the catalog. Send us an email if you need assistance.

Other Groups

Below are ebooks and print books published by the other professional organizations in our collection. Additional publications are available for borrowing from other libraries via the catalog. Send us an email if you need assistance.

Library Location and Access

Location and Contact:

South Pavilion, Akron Campus, Ground Floor, Suite G-3

55 Arch St. Suite G-3
Akron, OH 44304

Main Library Phone: 330-375-3260   |   Main Library Email: amedlib@summahealth.org   |   Library Fax: 330-379-5034 (new fax #)

 
Hours & Access:

General Hours of Library Staffing:  7:30 AM to 4:00 PM  (no staffing on weekends or holidays)

All Summa employees have access during staffed hours.

After Hours: All physicians, residents, and fellows have 24/7 access via badge proximity reader. All other types of employees may contact the library to request after-hours access.

Badge Access:  Your Summa ID badge is required to enter via the proximity badge reader. Tap your badge to enter. If your badge doesn't work, ring the doorbell and a staff member will let you in. You must have your badge with you and be able to show it to the librarians, even if off-the-clock. The library is not open to the public. 

ONLY current Summa employees with a Summa badge may enter the Library. Please do not open the door for non-employees, or allow an unknown person to follow you into the Library.