The South Piedmont AHEC Library is located in the Medical Education Building (MEB) on the Atrium Health CMC Main Hospital campus. We are open 24/7 with Atrium Health/CCHS badge access.
Librarians are available online and by appointment:
Monday - Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
or you can request assistance using the "Ask a Question" form. We will try to return your inquiry by the following business day.
The Medical Education Building on the CMC Main hospital campus, across from the Emergency Department.
Walkway between the Emergency Department (left) and the Medical Education Building (MEB) (right).
Walkway between Emergency and MEB, different angle.
Don't forget to keep your Atrium badge with you at all times! The building is open 24-7 with badge access only.
Front door badge scanner. The building open 24 hours a day, but only if you have an Atrium badge. (Seriously, don't forget your badge!)
First floor lobby of MEB. You will need a badge to access both the library and the hallway leading to the offices.
The South Piedmont AHEC Library is on the left side of the front lobby. It is open 24-7 with badge access.
You can access the other floors using the elevators. Study rooms and the upstairs conference room are available on the 2nd floor. For information on reserving the second floor conference room, email charlotteaheclibrary@charlotteahec.org.
The second floor has both individual study rooms and a conference room. The individual rooms are first come, first served. The conference room is reservable.
You can make a reservation for the 2nd floor conference room through Microsoft Outlook.
The individual study rooms are usually first-come, first-served. However, the rooms are occasionally unavailable because they have been blocked off for testing.
The study rooms are also open 24-7, but remember to keep your badge with you at all times.
Inside view of the library. Tables, chairs, inside stairway to 2nd floor.
The South Piedmont AHEC library has many places to study and collaborate.
The South Piedmont AHEC Library has many different styles of seating for study, relaxation, or collaboration.
The library has multi-purpose areas throughout the first floor. Catch up on news, reading, or just have a quiet lunch. We don't mind if you eat in the library, but please clean up after yourself.
You can access the second floor study areas from inside the library, but you will need a badge to access. Make sure you have your badge with you at all times.
The first floor of the library now has two conference rooms you can reserve through Microsoft Outlook. Both have monitors and collaboration space.
After renovations in 2022, the library made room for a second conference room on the first floor.
The first floor of the library now has two conference rooms you can reserve through Microsoft Outlook. Both have monitors and collaboration space.
Right in front of the computer lab is a another good spot for small group collaboration, study... or just hiding away!
You can reserve the computer lab through Microsoft Office. If the room isn't being used for a class or workshop, feel free to use any of the computers inside.
The computer lab also has a podium, monitor, and whiteboard for instruction or collaborative use.
Plug your devices into the collaboration booths, or simply use the comfortable seating to study, chat quietly, or collaborate on a project.
Collaborate, study, or simply relax in one of our study pods.
The first floor also has computers available for Atrium employees, residents, or students.
The first floor computers boast dual screens. You will need an Atrium Health login and password to use these computers.
Take advantage of the hidden corner of the library that is surrounded by windows. A great place to hide away if you need some sun, or an out-of-the-way place for group projects.
