Your HBLS librarians are here to support you in all the valuable work you do. Below are some resources for your research and scholarship.
Federal Data and Information Preservation
Since January 2025, many federal websites, datasets, and publications have been removed, withdrawn, or modified. In response, information professionals worldwide, including those at Brown University Library, have joined coordinated efforts to preserve access to essential government information. See the March 14 Today@Brown message for more information about interdepartmental efforts at the Library. You can also go directly to our links to alternatives to federal health resources and alternate sources for U.S. government data.
Access to PubMed
PubMed is one of the essential resources provided by the federal government. But did you know there are alternative ways to access PubMed’s primary content, MEDLINE, as well as other databases containing valuable medical literature? Check out our blog post about PubMed, or go directly to our list of alternatives to PubMed.
Publish Open Access with Elsevier
Brown University Library has negotiated open access fee waiver agreements with some new publishers. Our recent subscription renewal with the publisher Elsevier includes such an agreement. Brown-affiliated corresponding authors may opt to have their articles published in one of Elsevier’s hybrid journals immediately as open access at no charge. View the list of included hybrid journals, as well as the current agreements in place with other publishers for discounts and waivers, on the Library’s open access resource guide.
Clinical Skills and Procedural Videos
Check out our library’s fantastic collection of clinical skills and procedural videos! These resources serve as excellent study aids for both Clerkship and Post-Clerkship students. Take advantage of these valuable tools to enhance your learning and teaching experience.
Contact Your HBLS Librarians!
Questions about library services or resources for the health and biomedical sciences? Email us at HealthSciLibrarians@brown.edu!