Library permanently closing on March 15, 2024
All College library services and resources will cease on March 15
This difficult decision was made after careful consideration of data showing significant decrease in library use over the years, and because many registrants are now accessing clinical resources differently with the number of self-serve digital alternatives that are available.
New service requests will not be accepted as of March 4
We encourage you to look for alternative library services and resources during this transition period. Library staff will contact those who have recently requested specific services to update them on the status of their request.
We will do our best to support registrants through this transition. If you require assistance in finding alternative library resources or have further questions about the library’s closure, please see below for the frequently asked questions.
We thank our library staff for their dedication to the College and for the exemplary service they provided in the library.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the College closing the library?
The difficult decision to close the library was made after careful consideration of data showing significantly decreased library use over the years. The reality is that many registrants are accessing clinical resources differently with the number of self-served digital alternatives available to them. Nonetheless, this is a difficult decision and the College deeply appreciates the excellence and commitment of our library team during many decades of dedicated service.
Can I still access library services and resources after March 15?
All College library services and resources will cease as of March 15. We encourage you to look for alternative library services and resources during this transition time as new service requests will not be accepted as of March 4, 2024.
What are some alternative library services and resources I can access once the College library closes?
We recommend the following alternative library services and resources:
- Cochrane via PubMed Central
- PubMed
- EvidenceAlerts
- Read by QxMD
- Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
- list of alternate providers for clinical tools and services compiled by the Canadian Medical Association
What if I currently have an ongoing library request?
Library staff will contact those who have recently requested specific services to update them on the status of their request.
Will there be a refund to retired registrants who have paid library only service fees?
College staff will be contacting retired registrants who have paid library only service fees to start the refund process.
What will happen to the tools I access through my College library access and the Bright Health MOIS EMR?
This access will cease as of March 15, 2024.