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Resources
Most-used databases
- Anatomy.TV3D model of human anatomy
- CAB AbstractsApplied life sciences articles
- CINAHLNursing and allied health articles
- DynaMedClinical decision support tool
- MicromedexDrug information
- Ovid MedlinePrimary source for health science articles
- PubMedPrimary source for health science articles
- ScopusScientific journals, books, proceedings
- Web of ScienceInterdisciplinary database of journal articles
Collections
The Health Sciences Library provides access to print and electronic journals and books. Our print collections are held off-site. Learn more about borrowing privileges and fines.
- Libraries searchSearch for articles, books, journals, video, archives, and more in Libraries search. To request print items, sign in, and click Get It to have an item routed to the library of your choice or delivered to your home or office.
- Interlibrary Loan and Digital DeliveryAccess print journal articles through digital delivery, or request journal articles that aren’t owned by the Libraries through interlibrary loan.
- Ebook proxy linkerGenerate durable links to specific sections of ebooks.
- Citation managersSelect and use citation managers to organize citations, store and manage PDFs, and format in-text citations and bibliographies.
Services
Subject Librarians
- Dentistry
- Melissa Ernst
- History of Health and Medicine
- Emily Beck
- Lois Hendrickson
- Medicine
- Brooke Olson
- Merete Christianson
- Ryn Gagen
- Mortuary Science
- Brooke Olson
- Merete Christianson
- Ryn Gagen
- Nursing
- Liz Weinfurter
- Occupational Therapy
- Brooke Olson
- Merete Christianson
- Ryn Gagen
- Pharmacy
- Sarah Jane Brown
- Physical Therapy
- Brooke Olson
- Merete Christianson
- Ryn Gagen
- Public Health
- Health Sciences Library
- Veterinary Medicine
- Health Sciences Library
Connect with a library expert
Note: We will respond to your requests within 3-5 business days.
- Request a consultationLearn to search databases effectively and optimize search strategies.
- Literature searchRequest literature searches on health-related topics to support research projects and publications.
- Systematic review and evidence synthesisCollaborate with librarians to conduct systematic reviews of the literature.
- Library instructional expertiseWork with your librarian to receive in-class instruction, individualized consultations for research projects, customized resource pages for courses, and guidance on resources for facilitating active learning.
- Researcher supportFind information, tools, and support for research projects.
- Course materialsRequest online readings and other course materials be added to your Canvas course page for access by enrolled students.
- Peer tutoringConnect with Library peer tutors for help with research topics and skills.
Spaces
Health Sciences Library
- U Card access only
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- [email protected] (1-2 business days)
- 612-626-4045
- Phillips-Wangensteen Building, East Bank516 Delaware Street SEMinneapolis, MN 55455
- All University libraries
Collaboration Studio
A multi-use space for library-sponsored instruction and events.
The Commons
Connect with a broad community of librarians, instructional designers, teaching experts, and technology leaders to support educational goals.
Makerspace
Use equipment, materials, and tools to prototype ideas and build problem-solving skills.
Virtual Reality Studio
Explore how virtual worlds can support education, research, and patient care.
1:Button Studios
Fully automated HD video recording spaces with professional lighting and sound equipment.
Study spaces
Open study spaces and reservable group study spaces with power and wireless access.
Meditation and Reflection Room
Reservable room with items to promote wellness, focus and reflection.
Computers and printing
Computers with general and specialized software, wireless access, and printing, scanning, and copying.
Special collection
Wangensteen Historical Library
The Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine collections contain materials and objects that broadly represent health, medicine, and biological sciences from 1430 to 1945.
Events and exhibits
Events
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Library Resources & Services for Grad Students: Building Blocks for Success to Zoom
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Data management topics and tools: an introduction to data management to Zoom
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ONLINE: Introduction to Generative AI tools for research and writing to Zoom
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ONLINE: Library Resources & Services for Grad Students: Building Blocks for Success to Zoom
Beyond the Game: Sport, Healing, and Wellness
"Beyond the Game: Sport, Healing, and Wellness" invites visitors to explore the rich intersections of athletics, community, and care across history. Presented by the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine (WHL), this exhibit is offered in celebration of the athletes gathering at the University of Minnesota for the 2026 Special Olympics.
Health Sciences Library news
Health Sciences librarians make their professional conference a hoot
A retrospective of the Midwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association's conference, hosted at the University of Minnesota.
- Anatomy resources at the Health Sciences Libraries expand student learning opportunities
An overview of anatomy resources at the Health Sciences Library, including models, VR, online learning tools, and primary sources.
- Curating a death and dying toolkit for health professionals
For many of us, the topic of death and dying can be uncomfortable. This discomfort can lead to a lack of conversation and education about death, dying, and disposition. These gaps extend into the educational programs across the health professions so the University’s Center for Interprofessional Health collaborated with the UMN Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program to create a University-wide task force on Death, Dying, and Disposition.
- Future occupational therapists are transforming the field with virtual reality and 3D printing
Future occupational therapists at the University of Minnesota are examining how emerging technologies like virtual reality and 3D printing can help people overcome their individual challenges and regain their personal autonomy.