Business Details
6 Years
experience
Medical Library Resources for Healthcare Professionals in Honolulu
Hawaii Medical Library, has been a trusted resource for healthcare professionals since its establishment. Our mission is to provide comprehensive access to medical research, clinical decision support tools, and educational materials that empower healthcare providers in Hawaii and beyond. We offer curated collections of peer-reviewed journals, evidence-based databases, and specialized e-books tailored to meet the evolving needs of medical practitioners. Our team of expert librarians delivers personalized research assistance and literature search services to support clinical excellence. With both onsite and secure remote access to critical resources, we ensure uninterrupted support for patient care, medical education, and healthcare innovation.Our commitment to maintaining cutting-edge digital infrastructure enables seamless integration of medical knowledge into daily practice. Through strategic partnerships with leading medical publishers and institutions, we continuously expand our offerings to include the latest advancements in healthcare. We prioritize user education through regular webinars and tutorials on optimizing library resources for clinical workflows. Our policies emphasize ethical information use and compliance with licensing agreements to protect intellectual property rights. As part of The Queen's Health Systems, we maintain rigorous standards for information accuracy and accessibility while fostering continuous improvement in medical practice.
Services
Medical Database Access
Literature Search Services
Clinical Decision Support
E-book Collections
Remote Access Setup
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We provide access to 30+ leading medical databases including PubMed and CINAHL
- Our expert librarians offer personalized literature search assistance
- Secure remote access available 24/7 through EZ Proxy server
- Curated collection includes 18 million+ medical publications
- Specialized resources for evidence-based clinical decision making
Services
Medical Database Access
Comprehensive access to 30+ medical databases including PubMed, CINAHL, and ScienceDirect. Resources contain 30 million+ citations and 18 million+ full-text publications. Supports evidence-based practice through MEDLINE indexing and MeSH terminology tools. Available onsite and remotely with EZ Proxy authentication.
Literature Search Services
Personalized literature search assistance from expert medical librarians. Services include systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, and customized search strategies. Available through dedicated request forms with 24-hour response commitment. Supports clinical research and continuing medical education needs.
Clinical Decision Support
Access to UpToDate, DynaMedex, and Lippincott Procedures for real-time clinical decision making. Resources include 1,700+ evidence-based procedure guidelines and medication safety tools. Available onsite and remotely with regular content updates from leading medical institutions.
E-book Collections
Curated collection of medical e-books across 40+ specialties including internal medicine, nursing, and pharmacology. Features Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine and Stedman's Medical Dictionary. Available through Ovid Resources and R2 Digital Library platforms with multi-user access.
Remote Access Setup
Secure remote access to all library resources through EZ Proxy server authentication. Includes step-by-step registration instructions and technical support. Enables offsite access to databases, journals, and e-books for authorized users with institutional credentials.
People
Heidi Patterson
Medical Librarian
Heidi Patterson provides expert research assistance and literature search services to healthcare professionals. With extensive experience in medical information systems, she supports clinical staff in locating critical medical resources and optimizing library database usage.
Questions
What medical databases are available?
We offer 30+ databases including PubMed, CINAHL, ScienceDirect, Ovid Medline, and UpToDate with 18 million+ full-text articles.
Can librarians help with literature searches?
Yes, our expert librarians provide personalized literature search services with 24-hour response commitment for article requests.
Are there e-book collections available?
We maintain curated medical e-book collections across 40+ specialties through Ovid Resources and R2 Digital Library platforms.
What clinical decision tools exist?
We provide UpToDate, DynaMedex, Lippincott Procedures, and medication safety tools for point-of-care clinical decision support.
