The New York State Medical Library, also known as the Medical Research Library of Brooklyn, serves as an essential resource for the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University community and the broader New York medical and academic landscape. Specializing in biomedical sciences, the library supports clinical care, education, and research through a wide range of health-related information services. It offers access to an extensive collection of digital and print resources, including medical journals, electronic textbooks, databases, and archival materials tailored to the needs of healthcare professionals, students, and researchers.

This academic health sciences library plays a critical role in cultivating evidence-based medicine and continuing education, with special emphasis on serving the diverse urban population of Brooklyn and beyond. The library staff provides personalized research support, instruction in information literacy, and training in effective data management practices. In addition to supporting SUNY Downstate’s colleges and programs, the library is involved in several regional and national networks, including library consortia partnerships that expand access to specialized medical resources.

Website: https://www.downstate.edu/education-training/medical-research-library/index.html

Key Services:

– Access to biomedical and health sciences journals, databases, and digital collections
– Research consultation and reference services for faculty, students, and clinicians
– Instruction in evidence-based practice and medical information literacy
– Interlibrary loan and document delivery services
– Historical and archival collections in medical history
– Study spaces, computer workstations, and printing/photocopy services
– Support for systematic reviews and scholarly publishing
– Data management and citation assistance for research projects