The TMC Library

The TMC Library We are the Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library - also known as The TMC Library. Serving the Texas Medical Center since 1949.

The staff of the TMC Library would like to extend a warm welcome to all faculty, residents, interns, fellows, and students from all the institutions in the Texas Medical Center (TMC). Whether you are a new student or are starting another year, the TMC Library has much to offer. The Library is dedicated to providing excellent collections and services in support of the research, education and patient care programs of the TMC and the Houston area. The TMC Library recently completed a major renovation. Please come see the changes. Library collections currently provide access to electronic journals, e-books, databases, and a small print collection on site.

Pssst. You can print and fax at the TMC Library. Visit the Circulation Desk for details.
09/28/2026

Pssst. You can print and fax at the TMC Library. Visit the Circulation Desk for details.

If you are at the TMC Library and your phone needs power, borrow charging cables and power blocks at Library Circulation...
09/25/2026

If you are at the TMC Library and your phone needs power, borrow charging cables and power blocks at Library Circulation (bring your ID to the desk).

Check out this resource for faster PDF access. Download the LibKey Nomad extension for the browser of your choice.
09/24/2026

Check out this resource for faster PDF access.

Download the LibKey Nomad extension for the browser of your choice.

09/23/2026

Too many article PDFs collected? Never!

https://library.tmc.edu/
Install the browser extension LibKey Nomad for fast(er) access to articles.

09/22/2026

Need to print or fax? Visit the Library Circulation Desk to get started.

Printing
$.20 per page black/white
$.50 per page color

Faxing
$.20 per page, ask staff for details

09/21/2026

What exactly is Sage Research Methods? It is a methods platform to support your research skill development.

Find: Cases, Datasets, Videos, Project Planner assistant, and the 'Which Stats Tool'

Access this resource through the A-Z Databases button.

Need library help? Ask a LibrarianReference Librarian Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pmhttps://askus.library.tmc.edu/Chat:...
09/18/2026

Need library help? Ask a Librarian

Reference Librarian Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
https://askus.library.tmc.edu/

Chat: online
Call: 713.795.4200
Text: 713.636.5295
Request a meeting: virtual or in-person

Ever wonder the cost of the resources you use? Look at our fun infographic to get an idea of the value of the great reso...
09/17/2026

Ever wonder the cost of the resources you use?

Look at our fun infographic to get an idea of the value of the great resources.

09/16/2026

Interlibrary Loan, also called ILL, is the tool to use when you need an article or book to which the Library doesn't have access.

Make requests online from the TMC Library homepage: https://library.tmc.edu/.

First time users will create an account to start making requests. Books will arrive by courier or mail and most articles will be sent to you online.

09/15/2026

Get started with Research and Writing using tools from the TMC Library.

-Sage Research Methods - guides for the entire research process
-BrowZine - browse by subject and save journal articles for reading
-Journal Citation Reports (JCR) - find impact factors and match your manuscript
-LibKey Nomad Browser Extension - Access PDFs even faster and identify problematic publishers

Find these tools in the A-Z Databases list on the homepage.

Address

1133 John Freeman Boulevard
Houston, TX
77030

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 10pm
Tuesday 7am - 10pm
Wednesday 7am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday 7am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 1pm - 10pm

Telephone

+17137954200

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