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Scientific Library FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Library Operations

What are the operating hours of the Scientific Library?
The Scientific Library staff are available Monday - Friday: 8am - 4:30pm, excluding federal holidays.
Online library resources are accessible 24/7. 

Who can use the Scientific Library?
The Scientific Library is a research library and provides library services to Government and Contract personnel at the National Cancer Institute at Frederick. In addition, some services are offered to specific Military Organizations at Ft. Detrick. 

NCI at Frederick employees may access the library's licensed online journals, online books, and databases from locations other than an NCI-F site. Use the NIH username and password you use to access the NIH network and your email. Please contact us if you experience issues accessing the library's resources.