Using the Library for Research
Our beautiful, quiet reading room and bioethics book collection is located in 102 Healy Hall. Students are welcome to study, borrow books, ask for reference and research assistance, and of course to join us for Cookie Fridays.
The Georgetown Bioethics Research Library is open to
- current Georgetown University students, faculty, and staff;
- Georgetown University alumni;
- Sustainer and Patron members of the Georgetown University Library Associates program;
- registered Visiting Scholars and Visiting Researchers; and
- current students and faculty of other Washington Research Library Consortium schools.
Members of these groups should bring appropriate identification when they come to the Library. Borrowing privileges for the BRL may be found online. The Library is not open for use to the general public. Visitors to historic Healy Hall are welcome to briefly enter the Library to view the beautiful ceilings, ornate stained glass windows and classical revival architecture. Please contact us in advance if you are a visiting scholar and would like to register for use of the Bioethics Research Library.
Research and Reference Services
The Bioethics Research Library at Georgetown University provides research and reference services and database instruction at no charge to health care professionals, educators, students, and visitors. Requests are accepted via:
- online search assistance form
- email: bioethics@georgetown.edu
- phone: +1-202-687-3885
- fax: +1-202-687-8089
Additional services
Use the Item Request Form to place items on personal hold for use in the Library. Use the Library Reserves Request Form to place items on reserve for a class. Please call or email us to request BRL books located at off-campus shelving. The Bioethics Research Library is available after 5pm for events.
Mailing Address
Kennedy Institute of Ethics
Georgetown University
Box 571212
Washington, DC 20057-1212
Physical Address
Georgetown University
102 Healy Hall
37th & “O” Streets, NW
Washington, DC 20057-1212
Library Staff
- Mark Hakkarinen, M.A.
Interim Director - Martina Darragh, M.L.S.
Deputy Director, Reference - Roxie France-Nuriddin, B.A.
Reference and Program Specialist, IMSE Collection Curator - Patricia C. Martin, M.A.
Technical Services Manager - Nat Norton, M.A.L.S.
Archives and Digital Technician
Evening Event Reservations
- Reserve the Bioethics Research Library for your next event!
Engaging Bioethics
The Bioethics Research Library at Georgetown University is a destination library for bioethics scholars worldwide and a remarkable historical study space for the Georgetown community.
