The Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Library is Oregon’s largest health sciences library. We support learning, research, and patient care by providing access to trusted information and expert services. We serve OHSU staff, faculty and students, as well as healthcare professionals and residents across Oregon.

Access our resources and services online or visit us in person: see Locations and Hours. 

• Annual Report 2024-25
• Policies
• Library Staff
• Description for grant applications
• OHSU Fact Book

Mission 

OHSU Library supports learning, discovery, and health care through equitable access to excellent service, expertise and resources.  

Vision 

OHSU Library is Oregon's trusted partner in critically and sustainably creating and applying knowledge to improve health for all. 

Mission and vision updated June 16, 2022 

Values 

We join the entire OHSU community in our shared values of transparency, diversity, quality and service excellence.  Additionally, the Library values of community, equity, integrity and life-long learning, which guide our work, are described below:     

• Community — We engage with our many communities, listen to their ideas and needs, and advocate to improve their experiences at OHSU; collaboration is one of the ways we grow together as a community.   
• Equity — We respect differences and strive to provide equitable access to services and resources and an inclusive environment that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
• Integrity — We establish trust and transparency with our users through our commitment to providing resources and services that are reliable, ethical, and sustainable.
• Life-long learning — We encourage and support our community members in learning, creating, and sharing knowledge through inclusive and accessible information literacy practices.