Library & Research Resources
The Colorado Chinese Medicine University (CCMU) Library supports student learning, clinical training, and faculty research in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, integrative medicine, and doctoral-level scholarship. The library provides access to curated print and digital resources, quiet study space, and research support to meet the academic and clinical needs of the CCMU community.
Library Collections
The CCMU Library maintains a growing collection of over 13,000 items, including English- and Chinese-language books, journals, and digital resources. The collection supports coursework, clinical education, and research in Chinese medicine and related biomedical fields.
Highlights of the collection include:
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Classical and modern Chinese medicine texts
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Acupuncture and herbal medicine references
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Biomedical sciences and integrative medicine resources
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Chinese-language materials supporting classical study and advanced scholarship
Library holdings are regularly reviewed and expanded to align with curriculum development and program growth.
Library Services
The CCMU Library provides the following services to students and faculty:
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Access to print and digital academic resources
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Quiet study and research space
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Support for coursework, capstone, and doctoral research
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Assistance with locating Chinese- and English-language reference materials
Online Research Resources
The library supports evidence-based research and literature review through access to external databases, including:
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PubMed (National Library of Medicine):
How to Use the Library
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Search the CCMU Library Catalog through Populi to locate books and resources
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Note availability and call numbers
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Visit the library during posted hours or schedule access by appointment
The library catalog and current hours are available via Populi.
Library Hours & Access
Library hours vary by trimester and are published in Populi.
Access outside posted hours is available by appointment.
To schedule access or request assistance, please contact the library directly.
Contact & Feedback
For questions, resource requests, or feedback, please contact the Triple Burner Librarians, who have oversight of the CCMU Library and its collections.
📧 Email: library@ccmu.edu
If anyone has any Chinese medicine or holistic medicine books or journals they would like to donate to the library, we would deeply appreciate it. Also, western medicine books or journals published in the last 5 years would be appreciated. Please contact the Triple Burner Librarians, who has oversight of the library, if you have any questions or comments about the library. Input is always welcome.
