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FAQs

Do I have to submit my manuscript to PubMed Central?

As noted on the NIH public access website, your peer-reviewed papers should be submitted to PubMed Central (PMC) immediately upon acceptance for publication by a journal. PMC will make these papers publicly available within 12 months of publication.

EndNote Output Styles

The EndNote styles collection contains more than 4,500 bibliographic styles for a variety of disciplines.

How can I obtain Library privileges?

The NIH Library is a biomedical research library whose collections and services are developed to support the programs of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and selected U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) agences.

How can I renew books I've checked out?

NIH Library books can be renewed for an additional four weeks, if there are no holds for the books. Checked out books may be renewed three times before the material must be returned to the NIH Library Information Desk. Renew NIH Library books online or call the Information Desk 301-496-1080.

How Can I Use One of The New Private Study Carrels?

We are no longer taking reservations for the carrels. The NIH Library has five private study carrels for individual use. NIH staff can use them on a first-come, first-served basis. These study spaces are unlocked and valuables should not be left unattended. Carrels have a desk, door, and WiFi. The library has several other library workspaces located in the main reading room.

How do I access the Library's electronic resources when I am off campus?

Whether at home or on the road, laptop or desktop, you can now use NIH Library electronic resources without using a VPN--all you need is your NIH login and password or PIV card. The remote access link will allow you access to all your favorite eBooks, databases, and journals. Once you have logged in, you will be taken directly back to the NIH Library website.  

How do I register for a 3D printing orientation?

The orientations are listed on the library's website as they come up. We plan to hold one once a month in 2015. If they have problems registering, they can come to the class and add their name to the bottom of the sign in sheet.

How do you get colors or can you have more than one color?

The Replicator 2 has one extruder, one color. We change the rolls of filament at the back to change colors. If you prefer a different color, we can change it, or if we don’t have the desired color, they can bring their own filament and we will put it on. The Replicator 2x has two extruders and can use 2 colors.

How do you get print jobs on the Library's 3D printers?

Print jobs are saved on an SD card less than 2 GB. If the card is bigger the machine can’t read it. Place the card in the reader and select the print from Build from SD card. If you do not have an 2 GB SD card, you can borrow one for up to 3 days from the Information Desk.