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Reference

Find out how to contact a reference librarian and learn about the research services available.

Contact us by: Reference Desk Hours
Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment)
Saturday (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)

Services

Reference librarians can help you with your academic and patient care needs. Visit the Library Service Desk or contact us to request one of the following specialized services:

To request any of the following services library@upstate.edu

Literature Searches:
Request a literature search

Contact the Reference staff to request a search of the biomedical literature, normally ready within 24 hours. For Upstate faculty, staff, and residents there is no charge for searches on in-house databases such as MEDLINE, CINAHL, or SCOPUS. For commercial databases, cost recovery charges apply. Unaffiliated individuals may request a search of any in-house database for a fee of $25.00 per search. Students requesting a search will also receive training on how to search for their desired topic.

Six good reasons to request a literature search:
  1. Patient care emergency
  2. If you have a difficult or complex search
  3. If you have searched on your own but missed important articles
  4. When it is essential that your search be comprehensive, as for a research grant or systematic review
  5. If you have not had time to become familiar with our search system
  6. If you simply prefer to spend your time and effort on other priorities