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About Health Sciences Libraries

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Hope Brings Strength Health Sciences Library at Rowan-Virtua SOM

Located in the Academic Center on the Stratford campus, the Hope Brings Strength (HBS) Health Sciences Library strives to maintain a welcoming and functional study environment designed to support academic success and wellness. The Hope Brings Strength Library serves the Rowan-Virtua SOM community, including students and staff affiliated with Virtua Health College programs based on the Stratford campus. At the Hope Brings Strength Library, you’ll find:

  • Seating for over 230 users
  • Quiet study areas
  • Group collaboration rooms
  • Courtesy items including chargers, headphones, and laptop risers
  • Collections include:
    • Anatomical models
    • Course textbooks
    • Osteopathic and medical board exam preparation books
    • The history and practice of Osteopathic Medicine
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Sewell Learning Commons

Rowan-Virtua SOM students may also visit the Sewell Learning Commons, which is located on the 2nd floor of the Rowan Medicine, Sewell building. There you’ll find:

  • 30+ individual study carrels
  • Multiple tables, all equipped with power outlets and lighting
  • Courtesy items including chargers, headphones, and laptop risers

What's Happening @ Hope Brings Strength Library

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The Hope Brings Strength Library (HBS) at Rowan Virtua-SOM is proud to host This Lead Is Killing Us, a traveling exhibition from the National Library of…

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The Hope Brings Strength Library at Rowan-Virtua SOM has launched a new online resource to help students prepare posters for Rowan-Virtua SOM 30th annual…

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The Hope Brings Strength (HBS) Library at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine supports student well-being by offering resources for both focused study…

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Rowan-Virtua SOM’s Hope Brings Strength (HBS) Health Sciences Library has officially launched a 24/7 beta phase. This beta phase, running through December…