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Books
The Library owns approximately 1,600 books. Our holdings include current
as well as archival editions of textbooks; works on the history, sociology,
and politics of midwifery; works on midwifery and doula practice; and books
for childbirth educators and consumers.
Books are shelved according to the Library of Congress classification
scheme.
Videos
The SMS video collection includes approximately 200 video tapes and DVDs
on childbirth, the history of midwifery, clinical procedures and skills, and social and
health issues related to the perinatal period. Videos and DVDs are housed on a
separate shelf in the library, and are arranged alphabetically by title.
Journals
Journals are not
available for loan. Copies of articles may be made on site for 10 cents per page.
Journals are shelved alphabetically by title.
Audiocassettes
Audiocassettes are housed in a file cabinet in the library and are arranged
alphabetically by producer. They are not cataloged.
Senior Papers
A research paper is required of each SMS student as a condition of
graduation. These papers include extensive literature reviews on
issues of current significance.
Senior papers are housed in marked file cabinets in the library. They are arranged by broad topic categories: Antepartum, Intrapartum, Postpartum, Neonatal, Gynecology/Family Planning, Psycho/Social/Sexual, and Professional Issues. Within each topic, the papers are filed alphabetically by author’s last name.
Vertical file
The Vertical File includes reprints, journal and newspaper articles, pamphlets,
newsletters, and miscellaneous items. This file is arranged by subjects which can be
viewed on the library web site or in printed form in the library. This material is not
cataloged and cannot be borrowed. Copies can be made for 10 cents per page.
Databases
Public access to the National Library of Medicine databases, including
PubMed, is
available at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/.
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