Weill Cornell Medicine Samuel J. Wood Library

How can I request a meeting or computer room at Weill Cornell Medical College?

The WCMC/NYP community has a range of options for reserving rooms:

For the Samuel J. Wood Library Computer Lab, use the Computer Lab Reservation Form.

For the Samuel J. Wood Library Collaboration Room, use the Collaboration Room Reservation Form.

For the Samuel J. Wood Library Mac Lab, use the Library Mac Computer Lab Reservation Form.

Founded in 2008, the Event Services Office provides centralized scheduling, event support, and a wide array of technological services in support of Weill Cornell Medical College. The Event Services Office can be reached from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday: (212) 746-4706. General inquiries can be sent to the ESO via email.

How do I log in and make an interlibrary loan request for the first time?

  1. Find the Interlibrary Loan Tripsaver Request Form here.  Click on the button that corresponds with the institution with which you are affiliated (Weill Cornell Medicine or New York-Presbyterian)
  2. Log in as a first-time User. Your login email is the same email address that serves as your campus wide identification number (CWID).  Example:  jnj2012@med.cornell.edu or XYZ2023@nyp.org .
  3. When signing in as a first-time user, your initial password will be the same password you use to log in to institutional programs, such as Microsoft Outlook, email, etc. This field is case-sensitive. After having entered your password, click the "Login" button. This will take you to the "Change Personal Information" screen.
  4. Provide the requested information. Fields marked with an asterisk *must* be filled in. When you're done, click the "Submit Information" button.
  5. You may change your personal information at any time by scrolling to "Tools" at the bottom of the sidebar and clicking on the “Update Account Information” button.

If you are having problems logging, possible solutions may include:

  • Re-entering your email.  See Step 2 above.
  • Re-entering your password, making certain that you are using the correct case (and that CAPS LOCK is not on).
  • If you still cannot log in, please speak to our colleagues in the Interlibrary Services Department at (646) 962-2560. 
  • Password-related issues can be resolved by our colleagues at the Circulation/SMARTDesk.  While a personal visit is recommended, they are also available by phone: (212) 746-GURU.

 

How will I know when an interlibrary loan request is ready for me to pick up?

When the requested item arrives, patrons are notified via phone or email, as indicated on the request form.

What if I have an urgent interlibrary loan request?

Requests involving clinical emergencies or immediate patient care can often be filled within hours.  Call the Interlibrary Loan Office: (646) 962-2560, for more information.

How long do I have to wait for an interlibrary loan request to be filled?

Plan ahead when requesting materials. The time taken for a request to be filled depends on several factors that are mostly under the control of the library from which we are requesting.  Requests for articles are filled electronically, usually within 1-2 business days.  Requests for monographs can require a longer time period, depending upon the availablilty of the item and method of delivery.  Feel free to check with Interlibrary Services: (646) 962-2560, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday-Friday, regarding the status of a request that you have submitted.

Where do I place an interlibrary loan request?

Library patrons can place requests online, using the Interlibrary Loan Request Form. 

Where can I find a medical dictionary online?

Stedman's Medical Dictionary via STAT!Ref is recommended. Search or Browse for Stedman's via the e-Resources tab on the library's home page. On the STAT!Ref homepage, find "Dictionary" at the top of the page.

The Merriam Webster Medical Dictionary is another free, online resource.

What is the difference between PubMed and Ovid?

Both of these products provide access to MEDLINE. PubMed is a database containing MEDLINE, PreMEDLINE (citations provided to the database from publishers before the citations are edited and subject headings are added), and other literature citations created and produced by the National Library of Medicine.

Ovid Technologies provides separate software for searching a variety of databases including MEDLINE, PreMEDLINE, EBM (Evidence Based Medicine) Reviews, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (literature reviewed for excellence in research methodology), Cancerlit, CINAHL (Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), and EMBASE (Excerpta Medica Database, a major biomedical and pharmaceutical database well known for its international scope). Ovid's interface allows one to run the same search across multiple databases. This feature enhances the results by taking advantage of the unique focus of these various databases.

Advantages and limitations exist for both PubMed and Ovid interfaces. Classes and consultations are provided by librarians, in order to use these resources to your best advantage.

How can I print or download full-text articles from electronic journals? Which version should I choose?

Most electronic journal publishers give you a choice of PDF or HTML versions of their articles. With the article on-screen, you can use the browser's Print or Save commands to print or download that article. The PDF version is generally recommended in order to produce an exact printed copy of the article, as well as maintain pagination and chart size/placement. Free Adobe Acrobat Reader software is required to view PDF files.

HTML versions produce regular web pages, and do not require any additional software. Drawbacks of HTML include inconsistent page numbering, and graphics separated as files that have to be enlarged and/or printed separately. Benefits of HTML include the ability to copy and paste text into other documents, as well as download or enlarge graphics.