Using the Discover Database

When you search Discovery, in addition to searching the Schaffer Library's electronic and physical collections, the system searches government documents, open access ebooks and ejournals, and other Library collections. To search:

Using the Discover Database (PDF)

About the Library

The Schaffer Library of Health Sciences is located at the intersection of the ME and MS buildings at Albany Medical College. The Library's Service Desk is open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Round-the-clock access is available to students and residents with their Albany Med ID badge.

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Library Administration
518-262-5586

Document Delivery / Interlibrary Loan
[email protected] 518-262-5538

Library Technology / AV Support
[email protected] 518-262-2817

Library Service Desk
[email protected] 518-262-5530

Reference & Information
[email protected] 518-262-5532
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