The latest - and earliest - medical texts, research and opinions

One of the finest postgraduate medical libraries in Europe

On 1 January 2012, the search platform for the RSM Library databases changed, as our database provider ProQuest Dialog has significantly upgraded its current search platform. We have spent much of the year trialling ProQuest Dialog’s new platform against its competitors and we believe that it provides the best search features for our members. Generic search aids provided by ProQuest Dialog are available from the Members Only page.

Library services available remotely to Members: a short introduction

E-journal Provider

The current e-journal collection is hosted by EBSCO. This site will list the titles you have access to both remotely and onsite.

The Library is one of the largest postgraduate biomedical lending libraries in Europe. Our collection exceeds half a million volumes, dates back to the 15th century, and also includes portraits, photographs and manuscripts.

Every year up to 1,000 new books are added to the collection and we subscribe to over 1,300 journals [PDF 100k], including titles from around the world and covering all aspects of biomedical science. Over 90% of our titles are on open access. We also provide members with remote access to over 600 electronic journals [PDF 229k] including the Lancet.

Membership will give you access to a full range of Library services. The Library offers modern study spaces, and private study carrels, with laptop connections throughout.

Opening hours
Monday - Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5.30pm
Saturday 10am - 4.30pm
Out of hours IT Study Centre opening hours
Monday - Thursday 7pm - 11pm
Friday 5.30pm - 11pm
Saturday 4.30pm - 11pm
Sunday 10am - 11pm

History of the RSM

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Contact us

Contact the Library on +44 (0) 20 7290 2940 / 2941, or email us at library @ rsm.ac.uk



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Library Membership

Non-RSM Members can access the collection through a range of Library membership categories.

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