Vera P. Shiffman Medical Library is located on the Wayne State University medical campus inside the Richard J. Mazurek, M.D. Medical Education Commons. Shiffman Medical Library supports the research, education, public health and health information needs of the Wayne State UniversitySchool of Medicine and the Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The library maintains access to major biomedical, health sciences, and consumer health resources.
Shiffman Quicklinks
Shiffman Resources
Resources
Search over 29 million citations for literature from MEDLINE, journals and ebooks.
Comprehensive evidence-based clinical information written by physician authors.
Find the best library databases for your research.
Collections of resources and tutorials to guide you.
Recommended apps, sites, calculators and info on mobile support.
Browse reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
Shiffman Services
Services
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AskMed - Submit a QuestionOur reference librarians check for incoming questions Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. While we respond to most questions within 24 hours, response time will depend on the nature of the question. You may also call (313) 577-1094 anytime during reference hours for assistance.
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Instruction at ShiffmanSchedule a library workshop or research support consultation to improve your skills. Librarians can help you with locating evidence-based literature and clinical information, managing citations, creating in-depth search strategies, publishing research data, and more.
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Outreach at ShiffmanVera P. Shiffman Medical Library is a designated Outreach Library for the National Library of Medicine, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Greater Midwest Region.
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Room ReservationsRooms are available for students, faculty, and staff from the School of Medicine and College of Pharmacy and Health Science.