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.
When accessing the Library's website from outside the Weill Cornell network, users will see the message "You are connected from outside the Weill Cornell Medical College network" below the search panel on the library's homepage. Authorized users will need to authenticate using EZproxy to access library resouces.
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.
Where can I find a list of your electronic journals?
Find the most up-to-date listing of our electronic journals here. If you encounter issues or have any other questions, please contact the SMARTDesk.
What e-resources are not available from home or outside the network?
Currently, Lexi-comp is the only resource that cannot be accessed via EZproxy Remote Access Service. Please register for the mobile app while on-campus for off-campus use.
As an NYP-WCMC resident or clinical fellow, do I have remote access?
Yes, we're pleased to offer remote electronic resource access to NYP-WCMC residents and clinical fellows. You can now connect to our extensive collection of e-journals, e-books, and clinical/research tools - including AccessMedicine, BMJ Best Practice, MICROMEDEX, Scopus, and Web of Science - from any location using the library's EZproxy Remote Access Service.
See How to use EZproxy and visit the EZproxy FAQ page for additional information and questions.
NOTE: VPN Client enabled on mobile devices will continue to provide remote access to library content on mobile Apps.
