Education
FAQs
- Where is the Forbes Regional Hospital library?
The Forbes Regional Hospital (FRH) library is located in Room 2215, on the second floor of FRH, near the cafeteria.
- What are the library hours and when is it staffed?
The library is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For after-hours access, contact the Security Department at extension 2402.
The FRH library is usually staffed on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. You may call the library at 412.858.2851. The library associate is available by e-mail at mpapciak@wpahs.org.
For rush or urgent patient care requests when no staff is available, contact the Allegheny General Hospital Health Sciences Library front desk at 412.359.3040.
- How do I find out if the library owns a journal?
Check the E-journal Portal (located in the center of the library home page) is the quickest way to see if the library owns a particular journal either online or in print. It's easy and convenient to browse e-journals by title, subject, or keyword. If you have any problems locating a needed journal, please feel free to contact a library staff member.
- How do I find journal articles on a particular topic?
You may want to begin searching a database such as PubMed, EBSCO, or Ovid for citations to relevant articles. These databases often contain abstracts of the content of articles, but may also provide links to the full-text of some articles. Check all the links located on the left side of the library home page for a full range of our databases to better meet your research needs.
- Can I have articles pulled and sent to me?
Yes, of course. Once you have the article information (article title, author, journal name, date, etc.), you may electronically request this service with the Request for Information form on the library home page. For Rush or Urgent Patient Care Requests, please contact a library staff member directly for immediate assistance.
- Do you have a fax or copy machine in the library?
We have a printer in the library, but not a fax or copy machine. There is no charge to use the printer. Please recycle.
- How can I find out if the library has access to a book I need?
Please feel free to e-mail us your book request to forbeslibrary@wpahs.org and we'll let you know if we have it available in print or electronically.
- What if I need a book or journal article that's not held in the library?
No problem. Just forward all of the citation information you have available to a library staff member and we'll try to order it for you through our InterLibrary Loan (ILL) system. It usually takes about a week to receive items through our ILL system, but we'll try our best to find what you need in a timely manner.
- Can someone do a literature search for me?
Yes. Just fill out the electronic Request for Information form on the library home page or contact a library staff member directly via phone or email.
- How do I suggest items for library purchase or provide feedback on library services?
Please send your suggestions or feedback to forbeslibrary@wpahs.org. The library welcomes all questions, comments, and feedback on library resources, equipment, and services.
