Mount Sinai West Medical Library: Home

Mount Sinai West Medical Library
1000 10th Avenue
2nd Floor
Room 2A-10 (Near chapel)

Phone: 212.523.6100
MSMW.Library@mountsinai.org

Library Hours

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 Mount Sinai West Library 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm: During business hours, the Library space doors are unlocked. Members of the aforementioned groups can access the space with a Mount Sinai ID card.

• After 5:00pm and all weekend hours: Outside 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 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 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 any access-related questions, contact us at MSMW.Library@mountsinai.org. 

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Visiting Policies

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

1. Library Access Policy
   • All users must enter the library with a valid and current Mount Sinai ID card.
   • If your ID does not work, please visit the Mount Sinai Security office for assistance. 
2. Noise Policy
   • Due to size of the Library space we ask that all users limit conversations with others, talking on the phone, and general noise. If you require a space that offers silent areas or meeting pods, please consider visiting the Levy Library.
   • Earplugs are available near the help desk.
   • Playing audio out loud on any device is not permitted. Please use headphones to listen to audio content.
   • Phone calls and video meetings should be taken outside of the library.
3. 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. 
4. Food and Drinks Policy
   • Food is not permitted in the library at any time.
   • Drinks with lids are permitted.
5. Printing Policy
   • Black and white printing is available at no charge to Mount Sinai community members.
   • Please limit printing use to what you absolutely need.
   • You must abide by U.S. Copyright Law which prohibits copying or printing more than a small portion of a book. If you have questions about access to textbooks and other licensed material, please ask the Library staff.
6. 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.

The Mount Sinai West Medical Library offers a variety of technology for all current students, faculty, and staff within the Mount Sinai Health System:

• WiFi (Mount Sinai secure, guest, and Eduroam)
  • To connect to WiFi, please read the DTP instruction guide.
  • For assistance, contact DTP at DTPHelpDesk@mountsinai.org or (212) 523-6486.
• 9 Windows computer stations
  • 1 with SPSS and SAS statistical software, EndNote software, and dual monitors provided by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
  • 3 with dual monitors.
  • For more information, please visit our Study Areas page.
• 1 Multifunction black & white printer
  • All computers in the library are connected to one printer.
  • Copying and Scanning to Email available via document feeder and surface scanner on top of the printer.
• Headphones available to borrow from the Help Desk for audio content

The Mount Sinai West Medical Library has a variety of seating arrangements for different types of work and study. There are a total of 33 seats with the following features:

• Study Tables
• Counter Height Seating
• Soft Seating
• Group Study Tables
• Computer Desktop Workstations

To learn more about each type of seating, please visit our Study Areas Page.