Visit and Study

There are two primary health sciences libraries: George F. Smith Library on the Newark campus, and Robert Wood Johnson in New Brunswick. The Library of Science and Medicine on Busch campus in Piscataway is also staffed by health sciences librarians.

 

Image of the circulation and reserve desk at the Smith library, with no staff in the image, but stacks of books behind the counter. There is a large red mat in front of the counter that reads "Rutgers University Libraries" as well as lettering above the counter stating Circulation/Reserve
George F. Smith Library (Newark)

Smith Library is here to support the information needs of RBHS faculty, students and staff throughout the RBHS schools and institutes statewide. 

We are located at:

30 12th Ave.

Newark, NJ 07101

All visitors are expected to follow the Library’s User Rights and Responsibilities.

While the library faculty and staff want to provide a friendly, comfortable environment for our users, we must emphasize that the library is a center for learning and scholarship. Some people need a quiet space to learn, while others learn best through group collaboration.

  • Because the Health Libraries are open floor plans, much of the space is an active learning zone, usually busy, and intended for collaborative learning, where conversation-level engagement is expected.
  • If you require extreme quiet, please talk to a library employee for assistance

Food and Drink Policy

  • Beverages in covered containers and snacks are allowed in the Libraries, with the exception of the History of Medicine Special Collections area.
  • Exercise caution when eating and drinking near computers, other technology, or materials.
  • Snacks are permitted but NOT meals or messy, aromatic foods (e.g., hoagies, pizza, salads, soup).
  • Snacks must not detract from the scholarly environment with disruptive noise, odors, or behaviors.
  • Users whose food disrupts others will be asked to put food away or enjoy it outside the libraries.
  • All library users are expected to act responsibly and courteously by disposing of trash and recyclables and cleaning up spills and crumbs.
  • Please report spills to library staff as soon as possible.