About the Collections

The Public Health Library Collection is an outstanding resource, housing one of the most comprehensive collections of public health books and journals in the United States. The collection includes over 88,000 volumes relating to health services management, environmental and industrial health, maternal and child health care, population planning, health behavior and health education, community health programs, biostatistics, human nutrition, international health, epidemiology, and public health policy and administration. The library is used primarily by students, faculty, and staff of the University of Michigan School of Public Health and is noted for its extensive collection of publications from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the World Health Organization, and the Pan American Health Organization. Currently, the library receives over 490 periodicals, provides reference service, and facilitates use and access to electronic resources on a variety of public health topics. For detailed information, please see the special collections page and the collection management policy page.

Acquisition Recommendations

If you would like to recommend a journal or book to be added to the collection, please fill out the Acquisition Recommendation form.

Public Health Library Journals/Serials Review

We welcome your participation in reviewing the proposed journals/serials cancellations list, as well as the list of recommended new titles. Please see our Journals/Serials Review page for more information.

Gifts & Donations

Please contact the Collection Management Librarian if you would like to give a gift or make a donation to the library.

Contact Information

Helen Look, Collection Management Librarian
Phone: (734) 936-7663
Email: phli@umich.edu
Fax: (734) 763-9851

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