PART 4—NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE Authority: 42 U.S.C. 216, 286. Source: 56 FR 29188, June 26, 1991, unless otherwise noted. § 4.1 Programs to which these regulations apply. (a) The regulations of this part govern access to the National Library of Medicine's facilities and library collections and the availability of its bibliographic, reproduction, reference, and related services. These functions are performed by the Library directly for the benefit of the general public and health-sciences professionals as required by sections 465(b) (3)-(6) of the Act (42 U.S.C. 286(b) (3)-(6)). (b) The regulations of this part do not apply to: (1) The Library's internal functions relating to the acquisition and preservation of materials and the organization of these materials as required by sections 465(b) (1) and (2) of the Act (42 U.S.C. 286(b) (1) and (2)). (2) The availability of “records” under the Freedom of Information Act or the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552, 552a). These matters are covered in 45 CFR parts 5 and 5b. (3) Federal assistance for medical libraries and other purposes which are authorized by sections 469-477 of the Act (42 U.S.C. 286b to 286b-8). (See parts 59a, 61 and 64 of this chapter.) (4) The availability of facilities, collections, and related services of Regional Medical Libraries established or maintained under the authority in section 475 of the Act (42 U.S.C. 286b-6). (See part 59a, subpart B of this chapter.) § 4.2 Definitions. As used in this part: Act et seq. Collections Director Health-sciences professional Historical collection Library Regional Medical Library § 4.3 Purpose of the Library. The purpose of the Library is to assist the advancement of medical and related sciences and aid the dissemination and exchange of scientific and other information important to the progress of medicine and the public health. The Library acquires and maintains library materials pertinent to medicine, including audiovisual materials; compiles, publishes, and disseminates catalogs, indices, and bibliographies of these materials, as appropriate; makes available materials, through loan or otherwise; provides reference and other assistance to research; and engages in other activities in furtherance of this purpose. § 4.4 Use of Library facilities. (a) General. (b) Reading rooms. (c) Study rooms. (1) Persons engaged in “special scientific projects” under section 473 of the Act (42 U.S.C. 286b-4), (2) Health-sciences professionals, and (3) The general public. § 4.5 Use of materials from the collections. (a) Unrestricted materials. (b) Restricted materials Historical collection. (2) Gifts. (c) Loans General. (2) Loans of audiovisual materials. (3) Loans to other libraries. (4) Loans to health-sciences professionals. (Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 0925-0276) § 4.6 Reference, bibliographic, reproduction, and consultation services. (a) General. (b) Specialized bibliographic services. (c) Information retrieval system computer tapes. § 4.7 Fees. The Director may charge reasonable fees for any service provided by the Library under this part, in accordance with a schedule available at the Library upon request, which are designed to recover all or a portion of the cost to the Library of providing the service. § 4.8 Publication of the Library and information about the Library. Lists of bibliographies, Library publications sold by the Government Printing Office, necessary application forms, and other information concerning the organization, operation, functions, and services of the Library, are available from the National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland 20894.