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Student Handbook
  • General Information
    • Accreditation
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    • Emergency Preparedness
    • MD Program
    • OMESA
  • Matriculation
    • Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing
    • Entering Medical Student Health and Immunization Requirements
    • Student Agreements, Consents, and Releases
    • Technical Requirements for Matriculation
  • Academic Standards, Policies, and Procedures
    • Attendance
    • Absences
    • Academic Integrity
    • Student Records
    • Accommodations
    • Clinical Placement Reassignment and Schedule Changes
    • Graduation Requirements for the MD Degree
    • Honors
    • Leaves/Interruption of Medical Education
    • Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
    • National Standardized Examinations
    • Progress and Promotions
    • Professional Conduct
    • Registration, Cancellation, and Withdrawal
    • Feedback to Students
    • Student Assessment, Grading, and Grade Appeals
    • Remediation
    • Use of Student Feedback
  • Other University and EUSOM Policies & Procedures
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  • Costs and Financial Aid
    • Costs of the MD Program
    • Applying for Financial Aid
    • Types of Financial Aid
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    • Tuition Refunds
    • Financial Aid Resources and Helpful Links
  • Student Wellness, Health and Other Resources
    • Student Health
    • Student Insurance
    • Wellness and Well-Being
    • Infection Control Protocols
    • Academic Assistance
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    • Other Resources
    • Video Lecture Capture
  • Information Technology
    • Information Technology Conditions of Use
    • School of Medicine Information Technology Services (SOMITS)
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    • WHSC Library

The Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library (WHSC Library) supports medical education, biomedical research, and clinical care through a wide range of services and programs.

We offer services such as:

  • Personalized consultation and customizable group training for research, knowledge management, and evidence-based projects
  • Instruction on how to use different databases and information resources for problem solving, biomedical imaging, and access to data sets.
  • Assistance with publication analysis and research impact reporting, and expert support for systematic reviews

Main Campus Library

1462 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322
Location & Directions
Call the Information Desk: 404-727-8727

  • Please use the Ask A Librarian form to submit questions or requests. Questions are usually answered within one business day.
  • Schedule a Research Consultation with an Informationist.
  • Book a Study Room appointment.

Hours of Operation

Please note: Hours and policies may change; please check the WHSC Library’s website for any updates.

  • Monday through Thursday: 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
View WHSC Library Website

Information about the hospital library branches

EUH Branch Library

1364 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30322
Emory University Hospital
Room H-140

  • 24/7 card access available to students on rotations with activated ID card
  • To have your ID programmed, take your schedule to Public Safety, room HB43

For Assistance

EUH Branch Clinical Informationist: 404-727-3094

EUH Midtown Branch Library

550 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Davis-Fischer Building, 1st Floor, Room 1312

  • 24/7 card access available to students on rotations with activated ID card
  • To have your ID programmed, take your schedule to Security Services, Orr Building

For Assistance

EUHM Branch Clinical Informationist: 404-686-1978

Grady Branch Library

69 Jesse Hill, Jr. Drive
Atlanta, GA 30303
Hours: Monday, Thursday, and Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (By appointment)

For assistance

Grady Branch Desk: 404-251-8777

 



How to Use Library Resources & Services

Always start at Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library. Identify yourself with your network ID and password when prompted.

Looking for a book or journal?

Search our online library catalog, discoverE, to locate print and electronic collections of books and journals.

Course Reserves

  • Instructors make materials such as links to full-text articles, e-books, streaming media, and physical books available via Course Reserves.
  • Students access their course materials directly through Canvas by clicking on the Library Course Reserves link within a course.

Frequently Used Links

PubMed

Bookmark this link for quick access to Emory’s full-text articles: 

Other Databases

CINAHL, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science. (For more info, visit A-Z Databases.)

eJournals

Searchable A-Z List of Emory’s eJournals

eBook Collections

AccessMedicine, AccessEmergency Medicine, AccessSurgery, ClinicalKey

 

Current Awareness

Visually explore Emory libraries' journal collections. Fill "My Bookshelf" with favorite titles and alerts for new content with BrowZine.

eTools

For access to EndNote, SPSS, and others, please visit Emory’s Software Express.

Clinical Resources

AccessMedicine, ClinicalKey, Cochrane Library, and DynaMed and other point-of-care and patient care support resources

Remember: When searching Emory databases, look for the "Find it at Emory" button. Click to view full-text availability and other options. If full text or print is unavailable, click on “Request via ILLiad.”

Other Resources

  • Go to the WHSC Library’s Medical Students’ Resources or the Services for Students.
  • Need materials not available at Emory? Request via Interlibrary Loan.
  • Any other questions, suggestions, or concerns? Please send to Ask a Librarian.
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Last modified: 12/02/2021.

Student Handbook
  • General Information
    • Accreditation
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    • Emergency Preparedness
    • MD Program
    • OMESA
  • Matriculation
    • Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing
    • Entering Medical Student Health and Immunization Requirements
    • Student Agreements, Consents, and Releases
    • Technical Requirements for Matriculation
  • Academic Standards, Policies, and Procedures
    • Attendance
    • Absences
    • Academic Integrity
    • Student Records
    • Accommodations
    • Clinical Placement Reassignment and Schedule Changes
    • Graduation Requirements for the MD Degree
    • Honors
    • Leaves/Interruption of Medical Education
    • Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
    • National Standardized Examinations
    • Progress and Promotions
    • Professional Conduct
    • Registration, Cancellation, and Withdrawal
    • Feedback to Students
    • Student Assessment, Grading, and Grade Appeals
    • Remediation
    • Use of Student Feedback
  • Other University and EUSOM Policies & Procedures
    • Emory University Policies
    • EUSOM Policies
  • Costs and Financial Aid
    • Costs of the MD Program
    • Applying for Financial Aid
    • Types of Financial Aid
    • Maintaining Academic Eligibility for Financial Aid
    • Financial Obligations for Graduation
    • Tuition Refunds
    • Financial Aid Resources and Helpful Links
  • Student Wellness, Health and Other Resources
    • Student Health
    • Student Insurance
    • Wellness and Well-Being
    • Infection Control Protocols
    • Academic Assistance
    • Career Advising
    • Other Resources
    • Video Lecture Capture
  • Information Technology
    • Information Technology Conditions of Use
    • School of Medicine Information Technology Services (SOMITS)
    • Smart Device Security
    • Student Portal
    • WHSC Library
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