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Library Operations

The System Libraries operating hours are as follows:

Mount Sinai West Medical Library- Open 24/7
Mount Sinai employees and registered volunteers, Icahn School of Medicine faculty, staff, and students, and Philips School of Nursing faculty, staff, and students are welcome to use the library 24 hours a day.
- Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm: During business hours, the Commons space doors are open. Members of the aforementioned groups can access the space with a Mount Sinai ID card.
- After 5:00pm and all weekend hours: Out of business hours, the Commons space doors are locked. Members of the aforementioned groups can access the space, after 5:00pm on weekdays and during all weekend hours, by swiping their Mount Sinai ID cards.
- Library staff service hours: 9:00am-5:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, or by appointment. Email: MSMW.Library@mountsinai.org
Mount Sinai Morningside Information Commons - Open 24/7
Mount Sinai employees and registered volunteers, Icahn School of Medicine faculty, staff, and students, and Philips School of Nursing faculty, staff, and students are welcome to use the library 24 hours a day.
- Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm: During business hours, the library space doors are open. Members of the aforementioned groups can access the space with a Mount Sinai ID card.
- After 5:00pm and all weekend hours: Out of business hours, the library space doors are locked. Members of the aforementioned groups can access the space, after 5:00pm on weekdays and during all weekend hours, by swiping their Mount Sinai ID cards.
- Library staff service hours: 9:00am-5:00pm Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday or by appointment. Email: MSMW.Library@mountsinai.org

Access Issues?

If you are experiencing issues accessing one of our library locations with your Mount Sinai ID card, please visit the Mount Sinai Security office.

If you have an access-related questions, contact us at MSMW.Library@mountsinai.org.

Library Resources Links

Staff at Mount Sinai Downtown/Beth Israel, Morningside, and West please click on Levy Library to access books, journals, databases, and related resources.

Nurses at these locations please click on Nursing Resources for clinical practice, patient education, and related tools.

Residents & Fellows please click on Residents/Fellows to view library resources and services available.

Visiting the Library

In order to ensure the health and safety of all users and library staff, the following policies are in place:

Library Access Policy
- All users must enter the library with a valid and current Mount Sinai or Icahn School of Medicine ID.
- If your Mount SInai ID card does not work, visit the Mount Sinai Security office at your campus location for assistance.
Mask Policy
- Masks are currently optional in all library spaces. Please understand that these policies may be revised if COVID-19 rates change or the regulatory environment changes.
Noise Policy
- Playing audio out loud on any device is not permitted. Please use headphones to listen to audio content.
- Work-related phone calls are allowed at a respectful volume. Personal calls must be taken outside in the hallway.
Seating Policy
- Tables and chairs cannot be moved.
- Cleaning and sanitation supplies are available upon request. We encourage all individuals to clean their space before/after use.
Food and Drinks Policy
- No food is allowed in the library at any time.
- Drinks with lids are permitted.
Printing Policy
- Printing is available at no charge to all members of the Mount Sinai community.
- Printing is only available in black & white.
- Printing of full textbooks and licensed material is strictly prohibited. Patrons must abide by U.S. Copyright Law.
- Patrons are encouraged to limit their printer use and avoid excess printing.