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!

Comfortable Seating

Library Seating

Historical Artifacts

Margaret E. Shouse Health Sciences Library

SLHS Computers

Library Computer Lab

Study Rooms

Study Room

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

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

Ellen Collins

Ellen Collins

Beth Edson

Beth Edson

Lissa Sloan

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.

Margaret Elizabeth "Betty" Shouse

1926-2019

Margaret E. Shouse

Portrait c. 1963 by Anne Jaeschke

Betty Shouse was a lifelong librarian with a Masters in Library Science and a beloved

resident at Bishop Spencer Place.

She was born at Saint Luke's and spent many hours as a volunteer at the hospital.

Through her estate, the Margaret E. Shouse Health Sciences Library was established to serve graduate students, medical students, and residents at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City.