Yes. The library serves and lends books to our clients, clinicians, researchers, students and families. Please register at the check-out desk to obtain a library card.
The library offers health sciences books and videos on the topics of pediatric rehabilitation and pediatric disability health, including child development, spina bifida, nutrition, neuromuscular disorders, brain injury, cleft palate, cerebral palsy, genetic and autistic disorders. We also lend the Bootle Blast device, a movement tracking video game created by our research institute. Our library has also a specialized collection for children and teens.
You can borrow and enjoy your books for three weeks, with three renewals allowed. The Bootle Blast devices are lent out for a maximum of eight weeks.
Feel free to browse the library’s catalogue here.
Yes, we offer free photocopying, scanning and printing services. We also offer faxing for nominal fees depending on whether it is a local or long-distance call.
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Absolutely. Iveta Lewis, library manager, provides personalized references services and consultations, and conducts literature searching on your questions. Full text articles are available to be retrieved for $2 per item. The cost covers the services and licensing fees from publishers. Our clients often discuss the references results with their pediatric medical experts.
Definitely. The Family Resource Center provides a breastfeeding space for our staff and clients. Please ask our staff and we direct you to the space.
We welcome all feedback, compliments and concerns to enhance our services.
Please contact Iveta Lewis in person, or email her at ilewis@hollandbloorview.ca. You can also reach her by phone at 416 425 6229, ext. 3517.
Absolutely, we have three computer stations available for the public, and we also have headphones available on hand.