Masking update: As of October 16, 2024, masks are required in patient care areas, patient rooms and waiting rooms. 

Libraries and Spaces

We have a number of health libraries and spaces for study or meetings.

Library Services

Library Services at Sinai Health provides access to published evidence, health information and educational resources across four centres. Our dedicated team of information specialists and library technicians support our clinicians, staff, learners, patients, families and caregivers.

Ask staff librarians for help with:

  • Training on how to search available databases
  • Researching clinical topics
  • Finding resource materials for your clinical practice
  • Arranging delivery of material from other libraries

Mount Sinai Hospital libraries and student centre

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The Sidney Liswood Library is a clinical and research resource that supports Mount Sinai staff. The library’s mission is to provide an enhanced learning environment and information services for the improvement of patient care throughout the Sinai Health community.

Location

600 University Avenue
18th floor
Room 234

See maps, directions and parking for Mount Sinai Hospital.

Contact

By phone: 
416-586-4800 ext. 4614

Fax:
416-586-4998

Email:
[email protected]

Hours

Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Learning lab available 24/7 with staff ID badge.

The Stupp/Cohen Patient Education Pavilion provides current, reliable health information for patients, families and members of their care team.

In the education pavilion you can:

  • Learn how to navigate the internet to find good quality health information
  • Find print and online brochures on health conditions
  • Have a librarian help you find health information
  • Learn about health care services and programs provided by Mount Sinai

Location

600 University Avenue
Main floor

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Contact

By phone: 
416-586-4800 ext. 6681 or 4614

Email:
[email protected] 

Hours

Monday to Friday
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Sydney and Florence Cooper Family Centre is the educational home to undergraduate medical students from Wightman-Berris Academy of the University of Toronto and other health professional trainees from Mount Sinai.

The Cooper Centre is a vital hub for interprofessional education, fostering collaboration among health professionals and enhancing patient-centered care. 

The centre hosts diverse learning activities, from one-on-one interactions to virtual seminars, and offers state-of-the-art resources, such as computer labs and wireless technology. 

The Cooper Centre provides facilities for students from all health profession discipline programs, including:

  • Dentistry
  • Medical Imaging
  • Medicine
  • Microbiology
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Pathology and Lab Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Rehabilitation
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Social Work

To book a room or the entire facility, please fill in the booking form. We will respond within 3 business days.

Location

60 Murray Street
3rd floor
Room 36

See maps, directions and parking for Mount Sinai Hospital. We are across the street from the main Mount Sinai building's Murray Street entrance.

Contact

By phone:
416-586-4800 ext. 8389

Fax:
416-586-5540

Email:
[email protected]

Hours

Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital libraries

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The Health Science Library is an education and resource centre for staff and learners. It supports work related to patient care, research, interprofessional collaboration and course work. 

Location

Room 5.035

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Contact

Phone: 416-461-8252 ext. 2436

Email: [email protected]

Hours

Staffed Monday to Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Accessible 24/7, Hospital ID required

The Patient and Family Resource Centre offers resources on a broad range of health and wellness topics with an emphasis on living with chronic illness. 

Location

1 Bridgepoint Drive
Main floor

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Contact

Phone: 416-461-8252 ext. 2723 

Email: [email protected]

Hours

Monday to Friday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday
Subject to change

Spaces and technology resources

Sinai Health offers a selection of spaces for learners to spend time, study and access technology resources.

Mount Sinai

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Learners are encouraged to take meal breaks outdoors when weather permits.

If eating indoors, learners are strongly encouraged to take meal breaks at the Cooper Centre.

Location

60 Murray Street
3rd floor
Classrooms A and B and the seminar rooms

See maps, directions and parking for Mount Sinai Hospital.

Limited additional eating spaces are located in the RioCan Food Hall and the fourth level mezzanine.

Sydney Liswood Health Science Library 

  • Drop-in access to 12 computer work stations
  • 18th floor
  • Room 234

Mount Sinai computer lab

  • Six computer work stations available
  • 20th floor
  • Room 425

Murray Street computer lab

  • Drop-in access to six computer work stations
  • 60 Murray Street
  • Level three

Meeting rooms are available for booking by emailing [email protected].

Hennick Bridgepoint

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Designated eating areas include:

  • The main floor cafeteria (behind Tim Horton’s)
  • The main floor auditorium (room M.160)
  • 10th floor rooftop patio
  • Main floor balcony (off the cafeteria)

The following rooms are available for learners and preceptors:

  • 5th floor Health Science Library
  • Six computers and a printer
  • Quiet work and study space
  • Access to online journals and eBooks
  • Food and drink permitted
  • Available at all times for learners and preceptors

Learner lounge (2.130):

  • Four computers with webcams and a phone
  • Day-use cube lockers
  • Meeting and quiet study space
  • No food or drink allowed
  • Available at all times for learners and preceptors

Education computer lab (3.130):

  • 16 computers, four webcams and a phone
  • Large screen for presentations
  • No food or drink allowed
  • Available at all times for learners and preceptors

Learning laboratory (5.010):

  • Eight computers with webcams
  • Two TV screens and a projector
  • SIM equipment
  • Available by contacting the Academic Office at x2924 for booking assistance

Meeting rooms are available for booking by contacting the Academic Office at ext. 2924.