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Dykes Library Affiliations

We work with many groups locally, statewide, regionally, and nationwide to accomplish our goals.

Libraries

University of Kansas Libraries
Clendening History of Medicine Library
Farha Medical Library

Associations

National Network of Library of Medicine (NN/LM) Region 3 aims to advance the progress of medicine and improve public health by providing U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information and enhancing individuals' access to information to help them make informed health decisions.

The Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas, serves as the Regional Medical Library (RML) for Region 3, offering programs, services, and support for NNLM Members in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.

The world’s largest biomedical library, National Library of Medicine (NLM) maintains a vast print collection and produces electronic information resources on various topics, which are accessed billions of times annually worldwide. NLM also supports and conducts research, development, and training in biomedical informatics and health information technology.
Medical Library Association (MLA) is a global, nonprofit educational organization with a membership of more than 400 institutions and 3,000 professionals in the health information field.
Midcontinental Chapter of the Medical Library Association (MCMLA) is a chapter of the MLA, a professional organization for individuals and institutions in the health sciences library field.
Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries (AAHSL) comprises the libraries serving the accredited U.S. and Canadian medical schools affiliated with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).
Kansas Library Association promotes library and information services in Kansas, fosters cooperation among all types of libraries, and furthers professional development among its members.
Mid-America Library Alliance (MALA) is a consortium of nearly 900 libraries across eight states. Established in 1978 as the Kansas City Metropolitan Library & Information Network (KCMLIN), MALA provides interlibrary loan courier delivery, professional development workshops, and consulting.
Library Hours and Contact Info

Library Building
Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Reference Services
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A.R. Dykes Library
Mailstop 1050
2100 W 39th Ave
Kansas City KS 66103

913-588-7166
913-752-9733