Library Information & Services
The Veterinary Medical Library provides our College of Veterinary Medicine patrons with access to relevant, and up-to-date, information resources. Our goal is to ensure availability to high quality research as well as provide services that enable our patrons to excel in presentations, organization, and continuation of academic research and successes. Some library and research services are available to our community and non-university patrons, as well.
CVM Student Services
The Veterinary Medical Library strives to grant extensive, and substantial, access to high-quality research services to our veterinary students in order to assist in their professional program. Additionally, our library provides many options for collaborative spaces, quiet study and other services to best facilitate every students' needs.
- Expert literature searches in academic databases (e.g., PubMed, CABI Digital Library, CAB Abstracts, Web of Science, and AGRICOLA)
- Guidance for systematic, scoping, and narrative reviews
- Training on evidence-based veterinary medicine resources
- Citation management support (e.g., Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
- Consultations on AI tools for research and writing
- Instruction on evaluating and citing scholarly sources
- Assistance with manuscript preparation, copyright, and publication ethics
- Expert literature searches in academic databases (e.g., PubMed, CABI Digital Library, CAB Abstracts, Web of Science, and AGRICOLA)
- As veterinary students, you have access to most required course material via our course reserves. These are typically available for 2-hour checkouts and can be requested at the library desk. Many required texts were purchased in e-book format as well as print. Please ask one of our staff at the library desk about your options to access this material or email Heather Etelamaki, our Collections Specialist Librarian, for more information.
We understand your time is limited. We will locate and hold Veterinary Medical Library items for up to two weeks for you if the item is available to check out.
- For items located at Hale Library, or any of our other K-State Branch libraries, please use the request retrieval link on an item's record in Search It.
- Any item not available via K-State Library systems can be requested via Interlibrary Loan.
We know veterinary students have demanding schedules and can’t always make it to the library. Our delivery service operates Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., offering convenient pickup and drop-off anywhere on the CVM campus. We’ll deliver items from any K-State Libraries branch, including Hale, the Annex, interlibrary loan materials, and our own collections, and can also retrieve and return items on your behalf.
Please email the Veterinary Medical Library to schedule an appointment with us for your delivery needs. Please include day, time, and location.
All pick up and drop off locations must be on the CVM campus and accessible to any CVM staff. Someone will confirm your appointment promptly.- Guidance on copyright laws and fair use in academic and clinical settings
- Assistance interpreting copyright regulations for research, teaching, and publication
- Support in determining copyright status and permissions for materials
- Consultation on author rights, licensing, and open access publishing
- Referrals to K-State's legal experts for specialized copyright questions
Disclaimer:
The Veterinary Medical Library provides general guidance on copyright and fair use but does not offer legal advice. Librarians are not legal representatives. For formal legal interpretation or counsel, please contact K-State's Office of General Counsel or the university's designated copyright attorney.- Review and edit reference lists for accuracy and completeness
- Verify citations against required style guides (APA, AMA, Chicago, etc.)
- Assist with formatting in-text citations and reference pages
- Provide guidance on citation best practices and avoiding plagiarism
- Help organize and manage sources using citation tools (Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley)
- Offer templates and examples for common citation styles in veterinary research
- Identify and correct inconsistencies in journal or publisher citation requirements
- Support integration of reference management tools with Word or Google Docs
Black and white and color printing are both available in the library for our veterinary students. To print, you must add money to your print account. Speak to one of our staff at the library desk to set up an account or add money to your PaperCut account. CatCash is not available.
- Black and White - $0.06 per single-sided page
- Color - $0.50 per single-sided page
- No more than 30 pages per document at one time
Note:
Money loaded to your PaperCut accounts cannot be used to purchase print orders from Print Graphics.
CVM Faculty Services
The staff at the Veterinary Medical Library provides assistance to CVM faculty by customizing a variety of library services to support scholarly and research activities.
Our experience in designing search strategies, refining terminology, and selecting appropriate databases is available to you. Whether you run your own searches or we run them for you, we can work with the completed search to obtain the articles you need. We value your right to privacy and we will make every effort to keep your request confidential.
Regular requests – Done in order received
Rush requests – Considered, depending on time constraintsWe understand your time is limited. We will locate and hold Veterinary Medical Library items for up to two weeks for you if the item is available to check out.
- For items located at Hale Library, or any of our other K-State Branch libraries, please use the request retrieval link on an item's record in Search It.
- Any item not available via K-State Library systems can be requested via Interlibrary Loan.
We know veterinary students have demanding schedules and can’t always make it to the library. Our delivery service operates Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., offering convenient pickup and drop-off anywhere on the CVM campus. We’ll deliver items from any K-State Libraries branch, including Hale, the Annex, interlibrary loan materials, and our own collections, and can also retrieve and return items on your behalf.
Please email the Veterinary Medical Library to schedule an appointment with us for your delivery needs. Please include day, time, and location.
All pick up and drop off locations must be on the CVM campus and accessible to any CVM staff. Someone will confirm your appointment promptly.- Request new books, journals, or media for course or research use
- Recommend additions to the Veterinary Medical Library collection
- Coordinate with librarians for departmental resource needs
- Access materials from other K-State Libraries branches or Interlibrary Loan
- Suggest updates to existing holdings or electronic subscriptions
- Receive assistance with purchase justifications and budget approvals
Disclaimer:
Journal and electronic media subscriptions are managed through the K-State Libraries network and are not determined solely by the Veterinary Medical Library. While all requests are reviewed and forwarded for consideration, final purchasing decisions for these resources rest with the university system. Physical materials and select electronic items are acquired directly by the Veterinary Medical Library and must align with our established collection development criteria.- Citation verification and reference accuracy checks
- Assistance with literature searches and evidence synthesis projects
- Assistance with literature reviews
- Guidance on copyright, fair use, and publication ethics
- Support for integrating information literacy and research skills into coursework
- Consultations on AI tools for research, writing, and teaching
- Guest lectures provided by our librarians
- Schedule an appointment with your Faculty Services Librarian for individually customized assistance for your information literacy needs.
Faculty Services Email: library@vet.k-state.edu
Office Phone: 785-532-6006
Technology Equipment Checkout
Multimedia equipment may be checked out with a valid CVM Faculty, Staff, or Student ID.
- Reservation Contact
- Library Email: vetlib@vet.k-state.edu
- Library Phone: 785-532-6006
- 3 business days
- Weekends are not included in the checkout period
- Extensions are granted only if an item does not have another hold/request
- Extensions must be arranged in advance via phone or email
- Extensions are an automatic 3 business days unless otherwise stated in the request
- Extensions may not be available for a selected item due to other reservations
Terms and Conditions
You accept the responsibility of paying for any damages to the equipment due to intentional acts or negligence that result in damage or loss of equipment. These could be repair costs, or if the item needs to be replaced, your cost would be the original price of the item. The Veterinary Medical Library can provide a list of purchase and replacement costs upon request.
If you will be late or need an extension, it is your responsibility to contact the library as soon as possible at 785-532-6006 before the due date and request an extension. Extensions may not be available due to other reservations.
- DSLR cameras
- GoPro 7
- Video Cameras
- Audio Recorders
- Binoculars & Scopes
- LCD Projectors & Screens
- 2-Way Radio
- GPS
- Headphones
- Scientific Calculators
- HDMI/VGA Cords
- Laser Pointers
- Portable Scanner
- Portable Sound System
The Veterinary Medical Library welcomes requests from CVM faculty, staff, and students for new or updated items in our technology checkout program. While not all requests can be fulfilled, each submission is carefully reviewed and considered. To request a new or updated item, please contact Library Director Andi Warren.
Disclaimer:
Technology purchases and upgrades are subject to budget availability and university purchasing policies. While the Veterinary Medical Library reviews and advocates for all requests, final approval and procurement depend on funding and institutional guidelines.
Library Collections
The general collection of books and journals encompasses veterinary medicine, basic biomedical sciences, and selected works in clinical medicine. The Veterinary Medical Library subscribes to over 500 journals, has access to over 90,000 electronic journals via K-State's Libraries system, and strives to maintain comprehensive coverage of English-language veterinary medical titles. This core collection is supplemented with key resources from human medicine and additional subject areas that reflect faculty research interests, expertise, and teaching needs. New journal issues are shelved via the Library of Congress call number system within our Stacks location.
The library maintains a dynamic and relevant book collection through several acquisition strategies. All veterinary medical titles from major U.S. publishers are received automatically, and the collection includes human medical works recommended for small medical libraries. Faculty requests and recommendations, reviewed by the College of Veterinary Medicine Library Committee, also help guide new purchases. While new books are no longer displayed weekly, the library now features a monthly rotating exhibit, Vet Med on a Theme, highlighting selected titles and topics of current interest.
- Many of the textbooks, audiovisuals, and supplementary materials used in the academic program of the College of Veterinary Medicine are placed on reserve by faculty members.
Location:
Please stop at the library desk to inquire.
Loan Periods:
- Green Band Items
- 2-hour loan period, unless otherwise stated
- May leave the library
- Must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, regardless of checkout period
- Red Band Items
- 2-hour loan period, unless otherwise stated
- May not leave the library
- Must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, regardless of checkout period
- Green Band Items
- This collection contains materials related to the history of veterinary medicine. Included are historical publications from other colleges of veterinary medicine, states, organizations, etc. Materials reflecting the history of veterinary medicine at Kansas State University are also included. The items circulate on a limited basis.
Location:
Main Library, wooden shelves near study rooms
Loan Period
7-day loan period, regardless of university status - The majority of the Veterinary Medical Library’s special collection materials have been transferred to Hale Library’s Special Collections department to ensure optimal temperature and air quality preservation. This collection includes rare, unique, antique, and otherwise significant publications. For questions or to learn more about these materials, please contact Library Director Andi Warren.
Location:
Hale Special Collections
Loan Period
Non-circulating; appointment only - The reference collection contains most of the latest handbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, etc. This collection includes basic human and veterinary medical reference books appropriate for the general public as well as health care providers. This collection does not circulate but may be used within the library spaces.
Location:
Main Library, middle wood shelves
Loan Period:
Non-circulating - The Veterinary Medical Library’s monograph collection supports research and learning across veterinary and comparative medical sciences. While the collection primarily focuses on animal medicine, it also includes resources spanning human health, public health, biochemical warfare, nutrition, mental health, and related lifestyle topics. This interdisciplinary approach reflects the interconnected nature of human and animal well-being and provides a comprehensive foundation for study and research within the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Location:
Quiet Room & Stacks Location
Loan Period:
Standard loan period. Please see the section on loans for more details. - The Veterinary Medical Library’s bound periodicals collection features a wide range of journals focused on animal medicine and related veterinary fields. These materials may be checked out or scanned for individual use. Due to limited on-site space, most historical periodicals, particularly those published before the 1950s, are housed at the Annex, the university’s off-site storage facility. Items from the Annex can be requested and typically arrive within one to two business days. Patrons may also submit article scan requests for specific materials if they prefer not to borrow the entire volume.
Location:
Quiet Room & Stacks Location
Loan Period:
Standard loan period. Please see the section on loans for more details. - Unlike our bound periodicals, unbound periodicals may only be checked out by College of Veterinary Medicine faculty. A valid CVM ID badge is required to verify university status at the time of checkout. All other patrons are welcome to use and scan unbound periodicals within the library.
Location:
Quiet Room & Stacks Location
Loan Period:
4-hour loan period (faculty only) - The Veterinary Medical Library is proud to be the only accredited veterinary college in the United States with a fully established Children’s and Young Adult Collection. This unique collection originated from a 1990s grant to develop the Animals in Society (AIS) Collection, which focused on the human–animal bond and included materials on topics such as animal-assisted therapy, ethics, welfare, and cultural perspectives on animals. The collection has since evolved into a space that celebrates leisure reading and supports the well-being of our community. Students, faculty, and staff can enjoy a range of books for personal reading, share stories with children or grandchildren, or take a lighthearted study break. The collection continues to grow, and we welcome requests and recommendations for new titles. Please email Heather Etelamaki, Collections Specialist Librarian, for any requests.
Additional Information
- Loan periods are based on university status, unless otherwise stated.
- K-State Undergraduates
- 30 day loan period
- Up to 11 renewals
- K-State Graduate Students and Staff
- 120 day loan period
- Up to 2 renewals
- K-State Faculty
- 6 month loan
- 1 automatic renewal
- Kansas Residents (with Community Patron Card)
- 30 day loan period
- Up to 11 renewals
- Visiting Faculty, Researchers, and Scholars
- 30 day loan period
- Up to 11 renewals
- K-State Undergraduates
- Non-Bound Periodicals
- Faculty only
- 4 hour checkout period
- Non-faculty may use in the library or scan the item
- History Collection
- 7 day loan period
- 1 renewal
- Course Reserves
- 2 hour loan period, unless otherwise noted
- Non-Bound Periodicals
If items are not returned by their due date or if an item is damaged or lost, you may be subject to a fine or fee.
Fines by loan type:
- 7 day loans: $1/day, $7 max
- 30 day, 120 day or 6 month loans: no fines unless lost
- Interlibrary loans: no fines unless lost
- Recalled items: $10/day, $140 max
Course Reserves items have special borrowing policies listed on their designated band.
Lost Item Fees:
Items are considered lost when they are more than 14 days overdue. Once an item has been declared lost, you will be charged the replacement cost of the item plus a $20 processing fee.We can only refund lost-book fees within 6 months of the date the fee was paid.
How to Pay Fines and Fees:
You can pay fines and fees online through your K-State Libraries account. For questions about fines and fees, contact halecirc@k-state.edu.All materials which circulate for more than fourteen days are subject to recall for use by another patron. When a book is recalled, the patron who has the item is notified that the material is needed by another patron and is asked to return the books by a specific date. On the first day that a recalled item is overdue, all borrowing privileges are suspended until it is returned. Fines apply to faculty.
Library materials that have a loan period longer than seven days may be renewed. They can be renewed by bringing the materials to the library, through your library account, via email, or phone. Items that have reached their renewal limit must be brought physically into the library to be returned and then checked out for an additional loan period.