The Calder Medical Library welcomes all medical campus students to a new school year!
Below is a list of resources and services that we hope will make the student experience more valuable and productive.
Library Hours
Mondays-Thursdays: 7:30 a.m. - Midnight
Fridays: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sundays: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The library closes on certain holidays; check the Calder Library website.
Find Our Resources
uSearch
uSearch is a one-stop search engine for finding physical and digital resources available in all seven University of Miami libraries across three campuses.
Create an account in uSearch to:
- Access full-text e-resources
- Locate print or other physical Library resources
- Save items to your e-shelf lists and export citations
You can access uSearch from the home page on the Calder Library website.
Remote Access
Multiple databases are accessible from laptops, tablets, and smart phones using your CaneID and Password. Medical Campus users will have automatic access to resources while on campus and remote access with Single Sign-On Authentication (Cane ID and Password).
Mobile Apps
To download Mobile Apps, first create accounts with the relevant databases while on campus or by using the remote access. Download and open the App with the login and password for the account created.
Interlibrary Loan
Request articles, book chapters, and entire books from non-UM libraries using the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) online form.
Resource Guide for Medical Students
The Guide for Medical Students contains relevant information for medical students, including a list of books and e-books for your courses, multiple online databases, and other valuable information resources.
Study, Collaborate, Relax
The library has several small group areas, meeting rooms and study rooms on each library floor, which are available on a first-come-first served basis. There are over 110 PC and Mac computers available throughout the building. The Library's Relaxation Room, with recliners, is located in Room B040 on the basement level.
Get Help with Research
Professional Librarians
The Reference and Education Librarians are available from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., to assist students.
Contact them by:
Phone: 305-243-6648
Email:
Chat: Use the Reference & Education chat window located from the Ask A Librarian tab on the library's home page
Personal Librarian Program (PLP) for Medical Students
Each Academic Society has an assigned Personal Librarian to assist with research and library-related questions during your four years of medical school. Check out the Personal Librarian Program Guide for more information.
Leave Us Suggestions & Comments
Use the Patrons Suggestions & Comments tab to leave anonymous comments and suggestions or to ask questions about library services and resources.
Please do not hesitate to contact a librarian at 305-243-6648 or .
See you soon!
