Health Library Services
Health Library & Resource Center staff are dedicated to assisting patients, families and the community locate resources and information they need to make informed decisions about their health.
You can use the services at the Health Library & Resource Center, located on the main floor of the hospital, in person, over the phone or online. If you visit or call, the same professional research librarians who support the information needs of physicians and nurses at the hospital will assist you.
At the Library
Medical Databases
- PubMed. Designed for doctors, this database provides nearly 34 million journal citations, covering virtually all areas of medical study.
- Up-to-Date. This exceptional resource, which is only available at the library, provides clinical and patient education. Physician editors maintain and update the content by reviewing hundreds of journal.
The Health Library Catalog
Look up the books available in our Library Catalogue.
The Internet
Search on your own, or tap into expert help from one of our experienced medical librarians. A great place to start your search is MedlinePlus.
Learn how to evaluate Health Information Websites & Social Media Posts using tools from MedlinePlus.
Remote Access From Office or Home
Online Databases
Using the code on your free library membership card, you may access professional quality online databases of health information — the same databases used by your physician including the Cochrane Databases covering clinical treatment guidelines and nursing information from CINAHL.
The Health Library Catalog
Look up the books available for checkout. If you find something of interest, call us and we can put it aside for you to pick up during library hours.
Research Help
If you need help doing research, give the medical librarians a call at 650-940-7210 or click here with your information request.
Become a Member of Our Library
You do not need to be a member to visit or use the services of the Health Library & Resource Center; however, membership is free and offers a number of benefits:
- Free check-out privileges for Health Library materials, including medical and consumer health books.
- PubMed. Designed for doctors, this database provides nearly 34 million journal citations, covering virtually all areas of medical study - PubMed (nih.gov)
- Access to full text online Medical Journals via PubMed Central
- Access to full text online Medical Textbooks via the NCBI Bookshelf
Apply online or download the PDF and fax it to 650-940-7174 or mail it to the Health Library.