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Library

The mission of the SCNM Library is to support the curriculum, enhance the SCNM learning environment of Naturopathic medical education, patient care, research, and service to the community. The Library provides the campus community with books, journals, and other information resources; teaches bibliographic and other research skills; and provides the larger community with information resource.

Books

The Library's cataloged collections at present include more than 15,000 items, which include about 1,750 additional volumes and extra copies, the largest Naturopathic collection in the Southwest.

Journals

Approximately 200 journal titles, of which 100 are current subscriptions, including approximately 14,000 separate issues.

Dr. Theron G. Randolph collection

Several years ago the Library received a major donation of environmental medicine books from the late Dr. Theron G. Randolph, the “Father of Clinical Ecology.” Harvard University received his manuscript collection, and SCNM received his personal book collection.

Software

Software programs to which the Library provides access include PubMed, AMED, Alt-Health Watch, the Natural Standard, MD Consult/1st Consult, RADAR, End Note, Clinical Pharmacology, Encyclopedia Homeopathica, Biopac Student Lab, Natural Medicines Database, Herbal Medicine II,  Q Puncture, and FoodWorks.

Audiovisual Materials

3,400 audio shelf items, many professional conferences, seminars, and workshops, and 500 video shelf items.

Library Hours:
  • Mondays – Thursdays:  7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fridays:  7:00 am - 5:00 pm 
  • Closed Saturdays, Sundays & Campus Holidays

The Library will be closed April 4th - 15th. For inquires please email the library at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . All inquires will be answered within 24 hours.

Visit the Library OPAC or login to your MySCNM account to see Library Announcement.

Phone: 480.222.9247
Fax: 480.222.9447
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Address: Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine 
                 ATTN: Library
                 2140 E. Broadway Rd.
                 Tempe, AZ 85282

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