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SUNY Downstate Medical Center

The Medical Research Library of Brooklyn

The Medical Research Library of Brooklyn can trace its origins back to the Hoagland Laboratory in 1845. When SUNY Downstate Medical Center was founded in 1962, the Medical Society of the County of Kings joined with SUNY to create one of the largest medical collections in the nation at that time - over 250,000 volumes. Currently the Library provides access to about 4000 electronic journals and 356 electronic books. Additionally, access is provided to 113 electronic databases and a variety of search engines including WebFeat which will comprehensively search the library's resources. The collection also includes 388,320 printed journal volumes and 67,078 printed books.

The service departments of the Medical Research Library include: Evidence Based Medicine, Expert Searching, Collection Management, Technical Services, Access Services (Circulation, Interlibrary Loan, and Photocopying), Learning Resource Services (Learning Resource Center, Classroom Scheduling and Audio-Visual Delivery), Library Systems, Reference, Special Collections and Archives, and Administration.

The library provides services to the College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Health-Related Professions, School of Graduate Studies, School of Public Health, University Hospital, Graduate Medical Education, Administration, and Researchers.

 

Spotlight

  • In celebration of Independence Day, the Library will be closed Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5.
  • Epocrates RX is currently available for mobile device users. A link available from the EBM Resources page allows you to download the application to your mobile device.
  • With the current H1N1 virus epidemic, there is a need for good sources of information. Read more.
  • If you are using one of the safes in the Library, please consult staff at the Access Services desk for important information.
  • The Student Technology Fee Committee Annual Report for 2008 is now available. Read more.
  • There is an update available for EndNote Read more.
  • Due to the configuration established BY THE VENDOR, it is not possible to search databases directly from My EndNote. Read More.
  • The Library Information Commons Planning Committee has progressed to the point of design and materials. Read more.
  • The Simulation Center Planning Committee presented the center's plan to Dr. Taylor in late July. Read more.
  • Need to access a textbook from home, a carrel or your office for an assignment or to answer a clinical question at midnight? Access is a click away.Read more.
  • Downstate's Medical Research Library of Brooklyn's Archive collection is being scanned and deposited in SUNY's University Repository using a MIT Open Source software product called D-Space.Read more
  • Feature of the Month: AccessMedicine Read more
  • Free safes in the Library Read more
  • The school of Public Health was inaugurated on April 11th, 2008 at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Read more
  • Hospital Resources Read more
  • Director's Message: Library of the Future Read more