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Contact Us

Welcome to the Margaret E. Shouse Health Sciences Library

of Saint Luke's Health System!

Come see our cozy, sunny library in person.

We're on the 5th floor of Main Tower at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City. 

Request badge access to visit any time!

Library Seating

Comfortable Seating

Antique microscope under a sign for the Shouse Health Sciences Library

Historical Artifacts

Library Computer Lab

SLHS Computers

Man sitting at a round table studying

Study Rooms

Or let our friendly, experienced librarians get you the information you need!

Call 816-932-2333 or Email library@saintlukeskc.org

Staff Portrait

Ellen Collins

Beth Edson

Beth Edson

Staff Portrait

Lissa Sloan

Librarian

Ellen has over a decade of experience in various library settings and joined Saint Luke's in 2023. She has her Master’s in Library and Information Science and a certification in medical coding.

Ellen loves to research, spend time with her family and animals, and listen to music.

Administrative Director of Medical Education

Beth earned her Master’s in Library and Information Science from Emporia University and is currently enrolled in Rockhurst University’s MBA program.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Beth finds solace and joy in spending time outdoors with her children and dogs.

Assistant Librarian

Lissa joined the Health Sciences Library in 2003. She loves helping people find the information they need and working with the Saint Luke's Archive.

Lissa lives with her family and four cats and is far too fond of tea. 

Betty Shouse w bio, border, and frame