The Reference Department assists patrons with identifying, locating, and using resources available both within and outside of UAB Libraries.
Lister Hill Library
The HUB is located on the first floor of the Lister Hill Library and serves as the primary service point for your informational needs in the health sciences. Come by or call 205.934.2231 for more information.
- LHL Liaisons: Find the library liaison for your school.
- Expert/Systematic Review Search Request Form: Request a librarian's help on an in-depth expert search including literature reviews, scoping reviews, and comprehensive systematic reviews.
Sterne Library
The HUB is located on the first floor of the Sterne Library and serves as the primary service point for your informational needs from the Sterne Library. Come by or call 205.934.6364 for more information.
- MHSL Liaisons: Find the library liaison for your school.
Lister Hill Library at University Hospital
Two full-time librarians are available to provide on-site assistance to the faculty and staff of UAB Medicine. The reference librarians can help with a wide variety of information needs, including mediated literature searches, consultations on specific information needs, assistance with locating resources, and hands-on training for individuals or groups. Requests for these services may be made by telephone, by email, or booked online. Visit the LHL@UH section or complete the Clinical Literature Search Request form.
Reynolds-Finley Historical Library
The Reynolds-Finley Historical Library is a non-circulating rare book collection open to all researchers investigating topics relevant to the history of medicine, science and health care. Please contact us at 205.934.4475 or reynoldsfinley@uab.edu to discuss your research and schedule an appointment. Learn more about the Reynolds-Finley Historical Library.
UAB Archives
Reference services are provided to both the university community and the general public. All persons who visit UAB Archives to conduct research are interviewed by staff to determine the scope of research and the most effective research strategy in the usage of UAB records. Staff explains applicable usage restrictions during this interview. Requests for research assistance may be made via telephone or by email. Visit the UAB Archives contact section.
Additional Resources
The following are some popular research resources available through UAB Libraries