Welcome and welcome back to all of our medical students! We especially want to extend a warm welcome to our second years, as you are finally stepping foot on campus after a difficult year. It is so great to have all of you here with us at GW!
Regardless of whether you are a new or returning student, we want to help you get started by introducing some of the resources we have available at Himmelfarb Library. For an overview, check out our Himmelfarb At-A-Glance Guide.
On-Site Access
Himmelfarb recently expanded our on-site access protocols. All medical students are welcome in the library! You must have a valid GWorld card and have uploaded your proof of vaccination to GW’s Vaccine Portal. Our study rooms are available as well. You must make a reservation in advance via our Study Room Reservation system. You can find policies and requirements on our Study Room Reservation Guide. Finally, masks are again required in Ross Hall and Himmelfarb Library unless you're studying alone in a private study room.
MS Research Guides
We have Research Guides containing all sorts of information and resources available for our MS1s and MS2s, MS3 Clerkships, and MS4 Clerkships. These Research Guides include links to required texts, study tools for Steps 1 and 2, and information on accessing the electronic health record (EHR) systems. If you have questions about your iPad, you can find instructions on setup and maintenance on our iPads for Medical Students Guide.
Research Help Made Easy
Getting research help is easy! Our reference librarians are available to answer your questions in-person or remotely. Use our Ask a Librarian service right from your computer and you’ll be connected directly to our reference and research staff. If you’re in Himmelfarb Library, please stop by the library’s help desk on the first floor!
Himmelfarb’s Resources are Available from Anywhere
Himmelfarb’s 100+ databases, 4,800+ journals, and 6,400+ ebooks are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from anywhere! Install the LibKey Nomad Google Chrome browser extension for seamless access to full-text articles available through Himmelfarb. After installing the extension, choose ‘George Washington University - Himmelfarb Library’ as your institution, and you’ll be ready to quickly download full-text articles! When accessing our resources remotely, we recommend using the GW VPN. For directions on how to install the GW VPN, visit Himmelfarb’s off-campus access page.
Get to Know Us
Learn more about Himmelfarb and our resources by visiting our tutorials page. You can also check out our research guides on a wide variety of topics. We are also active on social media, so be sure to connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube to get the most updated information about all things Himmelfarb!
We’re looking forward to working with you during your time at GW!
