The Reference Desk Is Your Link to Information

The Reference Desk provides an array of services to the students, staff, and faculty of GWUMC. These include: individual one-on-one instruction on using informational resources, such as electronic journals, textbooks or databases and group instruction on a variety of topics, such as searching MEDLINE and other biomedical databases, using EBM resources, accessing electronic journals and textbooks; and using various computer applications. We can also offer suggestions on locating the best sources for information. The reference librarians regularly provide curriculum support for various academic programs within the Medical Center. The reference staff offers personal consultation services to assist students and faculty with research projects. Online Search Services can be provided to staff and faculty for a small fee by completing the brief electronic form, found using the “electronic request forms” link. For resources not available at Himmelfarb, the librarians will assist users in finding other DC area libraries with the resources. Whatever your professional information needs, we will try to assist you in finding the best resources available.

The Reference Desk is staffed:

The telephone number for the Reference Desk is 202-994-2850. GWUMC users may also request services through library e-mail at library@gwumc.edu. Information Requests will be answered on the next business day.