Shiffman Medical Library

Shiffman Medical Library - Ask Us

Ask Us by Phone:

For Help and Information: (313) 577-1094
Library Services Phone Menu: (313) 577-1088

Wayne State University's health sciences library offers life and health sciences, biomedical and public health information services, collections, and access to resources for the Wayne State community and all Michigan residents and organizations needing assistance or consultation for research, education, clinical care and consumer health information. The Shiffman Library is committed to active health information outreach programs including Detroit Community AIDS Library, Michigan Go Local, and Urban Health Partners. Visit our Web site for further services and details.


THE SHIFFMAN MEDICAL LIBRARY BUILDING IS OPENING SOON:

APRIL 13 — Shiffman at Rackham closes to public.
TUESDAY, MAY 26 — Shiffman opens to public in Mazurek Education Commons (1st floor).
FRIDAY, JUNE 5 — Grand Opening of the Mazurek Education Commons.

SCHEDULE: --Tuesday, May 25 through Sunday, June 7
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday - Noon – 8 p.m.

SHIFFMAN REFERENCE:
Reference service will be available via phone 313-577-1094 and email askmed@wayne.edu throughout the move. Contact for assistance.


SHIFFMAN MEDICAL LIBRARY TEMPORARY SERVICE SITES:

Shiffman Library @ Scott Hall Room 2367 Shiffman Library @ Scott Hall Hours
(Maps and Directions)

This site contains reserve materials for School of Medicine graduate students (and others enrolled in these courses) and years 01 and 02 medical students. Faculty, students and staff working in buildings close to Scott Hall are encouraged to use this site for pick-up and drop-off of books and other library materials ordered through document delivery services (WILD or Get It (paging services) or Michigan Electronic Library (MEL)).

HOURS:
Monday through Friday: 8am - 8pm
Saturday & Sunday: Noon to 8pm

DIRECT PHONE: (313) 577-4118

ADDITIONAL SERVICES: A librarian is normally on duty from 8am - 4pm. However, a librarian will be pleased to meet with you, your department or lab or with other groups at your site. Please call (313) 577-1094 or e-mail askmed@wayne.edu for prompt arrangements.

PLEASE NOTE: a WSU One Card or affiliated health system badge is needed for entry to Scott Hall.

Shiffman Library @ Applebaum Learning Resources Center
Applebaum College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
259 Mack Avenue, Room 330 (lower level) Shiffman Library @ Applebaum LRC Hours
(Maps and Directions)

In addition to the library materials supporting the Applebaum College's students and faculty, the Appebaum LRC site contains reserve materials supporting the years 03 and 04 medical students, School of Medicine residents and other basic clinical texts and media supporting clinicians and trainees. Clinicians, students and staff in buildings close to the Applebaum Building (Mack and John R) are encouraged to use this site for pick-up and drop-off of books and other library materials ordered through document delivery services (WILD or Get It (paging services) or Michigan Electronic Library (MEL)).

HOURS:
Monday, Wednesday: 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 7:30am - 4pm

Beginning Monday, May 4, 2009 the LRC will resume its former schedule:
Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m

DIRECT PHONE: (313) 577-1279

ADDITIONAL SERVICES: A librarian, specializing in clinical information support services as well as services to community members with health information needs will normally be available at the Applebaum LRC from 10:30am - 6:00pm. However, a librarian will be pleased to meet with you, your department or team or with other groups at your site. Please call (313) 577-1094 or e-mail askmed@wayne.edu for prompt arrangements.

Shiffman Medical Library
Wayne State University
Mazurek Medical Education Commons
320 E. Canfield St.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 577-1094