School of Pharmacy Library

Access support for your Pharmacy Department research

The Pharmacy Library provides pharmacy department faculty and students with resources and services in a quiet, comfortable environment.

Use our custom guide to Pharmacy Library resources, or contact us with any questions.

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Search the Collection

Access databases, our Library Catalog for books and e-books, and Journal Finder to learn how to access full text of a particular journal.

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Library Services

Contact us for more information on the below services.

Access for Preceptors

Gain access to our proxy server and specialized databases in Pharmacy and Medicine. Contact Laurie Pencz at [email protected] or 860.231.5542 to arrange access to the USJ Pharmacy Department Preceptor resources.

  • USJ database access is provided via a proxy server from the USJ Pharmacy Department Library homepage.
  • Select “Learn More” below Search the Collection
  • Select “Alpha List”
  • Select the database of your choice
  • You will be sent to the proxy server and prompted for your username and password
  • Your username is the first part of your USJ email address: your first initial and last name, without the @usj.edu (e.g. jparisi)
  • Your password is the password that you established when you activated your USJ email account

Having problems? Call the USJ IT help desk at 860.231.5310.

Pharmacy Library Hours

  • Weekdays, 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Saturday, 12 – 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, 12 – 8 p.m.

Contact Us

For research or reference assistance Monday to Friday, please contact the Pharmacy Librarian, Roseanne Krzanowski, at 860.231.5484 or email [email protected].

If immediate assistance is needed after 6 p.m. or on Saturday/Sunday please call 860.231.5435 or email [email protected].

Computer Recommendations

The pace of USJ’s Doctor of Pharmacy program is highly demanding and rigorous, so having the right computer to aid you in your studies is essential.

Recommendations for Windows Computers

Operating System:

  • Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP3 or Windows 7 (any version).
  • Up-to-date antivirus and antispyware software is required. Any of the popular commercial Internet protection software is acceptable. There are also some excellent free antivirus/antispyware solutions available including, but not limited to the following:

Hardware Recommendations:

  • Minimum processor speed: 2.0 GHz or above
  • Memory (RAM): 2 GB RAM minimum (4 GB or more is highly recommended)
  • 160 GB or larger Hard Drive
  • 8x CD/DVD +RW
  • Integrated 802.11 g wireless adapter

Recommendations for Apple Computers

Operating System:

  • Mac OS X 10.5x or higher

Hardware Recommendations:

  • Minimum processor speed: 2.0 GHz or above
  • Memory (RAM): 2 GB RAM minimum (4 GB or more is highly recommended)
  • 160 GB or larger Hard Drive
  • Optical Drive – SD8x DVD+/-R DL/DVD+/-RW/CD-RW
  • Integrated Airport (wireless) card
  • Antivirus software is strongly recommended

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