The Mount Sinai Levy Library is a renowned resource for medical and scientific research, providing a vast array of tools and services to support the academic and clinical endeavors of the Mount Sinai community. Located in the heart of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, the library is a hub of intellectual activity, fostering collaboration, innovation, and discovery.
Introduction to Mount Sinai Levy Library Resources
The Mount Sinai Levy Library offers an extensive collection of print and electronic resources, including journals, books, databases, and multimedia materials. The library’s collections are carefully curated to support the research needs of faculty, students, and staff, with a focus on medicine, biomedical sciences, and related fields. Some of the key resources available through the library include PubMed, a comprehensive database of biomedical literature, and Scopus, a large abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature.
Database and Journal Collections
The Mount Sinai Levy Library provides access to a wide range of databases and journals, including UpToDate, a clinical decision support resource, and ClinicalKey, a comprehensive medical database. The library’s journal collection includes thousands of titles, with many available in full-text online. Some of the key databases and journals available through the library are listed in the following table:
| Database/Journal | Description |
|---|---|
| PubMed | A comprehensive database of biomedical literature |
| Scopus | A large abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature |
| UpToDate | A clinical decision support resource |
| ClinicalKey | A comprehensive medical database |
| JAMA | A leading international peer-reviewed general medical journal |
| New England Journal of Medicine | A prestigious peer-reviewed medical journal |
Library Services and Support
In addition to its extensive collections, the Mount Sinai Levy Library provides a range of services and support to help users achieve their research goals. These services include reference assistance, literature searches, and instructional support. The library also offers a variety of workshops and training sessions on topics such as database searching, citation management, and research writing.
Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery
The Mount Sinai Levy Library participates in a number of interlibrary loan and document delivery programs, allowing users to request materials not available in the library’s collections. These programs include the Interlibrary Loan service, which provides access to materials from other libraries, and the Document Delivery service, which provides rapid access to articles and book chapters.
The library also offers a variety of study spaces and collaboration areas, providing a supportive and productive environment for research and study. Some of the key features of the library's study spaces include:
- Quiet study areas for individual research and study
- Group study rooms for collaborative work and discussion
- Computer labs with access to specialized software and equipment
- Print and scan services for printing and scanning documents
What are the hours of operation for the Mount Sinai Levy Library?
+The Mount Sinai Levy Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
How do I access the library’s electronic resources from off-campus?
+To access the library’s electronic resources from off-campus, you will need to log in with your Mount Sinai credentials using the library’s VPN or proxy server.
Can I request materials not available in the library’s collections?
+Yes, the Mount Sinai Levy Library participates in a number of interlibrary loan and document delivery programs, allowing you to request materials not available in the library’s collections.
