UT Southwestern Medical Center Library specializes in research, educational and clinical activities. The library maintains a collection of books, journals, periodicals, databases, encyclopedias and reference materials. It provides books on a variety of subjects, such as biomedical, biochemical and microbiology. It houses databases on a range of topics that includes cardiology, nursing, obstetrics and psychiatry. The library also serves as an educational and learning center for students and faculty. In addition, UT Southwestern Medical Center Library offers various types of services that include renewals, interlibrary loans, reference services and computer access. The library is a part of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.