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Summa Medical Library

These New Books Are Ready to Borrow!

Browse through this list of the newest books in the Library: Either scroll down this page or click on one of the grey tabs on the left side of the page to jump to a topic of interest. These gray topic tabs are arranged alphabetically.

Place Holds: Click on the book title to view it in the catalog and place a hold. You may also call the library at 330.375.3260 or send us an email to place a hold.

If a nursing or allied health specialty is not specifically listed, look under the corresponding medical specialty.  For example, for Cardiology Nursing, look in Cardiovascular Medicine

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Administration / Management

Note: Includes healthcare administration as well as administration in other industries

Ageism

Ambulatory Care

Anesthesiology

Cardiovascular Medicine

Note: For Books Solely Dedicated to Electrocardiography SEE ECG/EKG (click here)

Clinical Psychology and Psychological Science

Communication

Critical Care

Diagnosis, Medical

Emergency Medicine

General Surgery

Note: For a Particular Surgical Specialty, SEE the Subject Heading of that Specialty to Discover Potentially Relevant Titles (eg: for Dermatologic Surgery SEE Dermatology )

Health Disparities / Health Equity

Hematology & Oncology

Note: Includes oncologic surgery information

Holistic Healthcare

Infectious Diseases

Infusion Nursing -- SEE Nursing - Infusion (click here)

Leadership

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Medicine (Includes Surgery)

Medical Profession

Nursing Exam Prep (Licensing, Cerfification, etc.)

Nursing Fundamentals

Nursing Profession

Nutritional Science & Dietetics

Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Perinatology (Including Surgery)

Orthopedics (Including Surgery)

Other Subject Matter / Miscellaneous

Pain Management

Pathology & Pathophysiology

Pediatrics (Including Surgery)

Perioperative/Perianesthesia Nursing

Pharmacology

Physical Therapy

Physiology

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Psychiatry / Mental Health

Sleep Medicine and Sleep Hygene

Wellness

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:  8:00 AM to 4:30 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. The library is not open to the public. You must have your badge with you and be able to show it to the librarians, even if off-the-clock. 

ONLY current Summa employees with a Summa badge may enter the Library. Former employees, members of the public, and family or friends of employees (including but not limited to spouses, children, and non-affiliated students) may NOT enter the Library. Please do not open the door for non-employees, or allow an unknown person to follow you into the Library.