INFORMATION.
KNOWLEDGE.
LIFE.
An infrastructure and research centre for data and information in the life sciences.
LIVIVO
LIVIVO is the interdisciplinary search engine for literature and information in the field of life sciences with the subject areas of medicine, health, nutrition, and environmental and agricultural sciences. It is run by ZB MED.
learn moreE-books and e-journals
Information on how to access e-books and e-journals through the campus-wide network or supraregionally.
learn moreEmbase @ ZB MED
With your access data for ZB MED remote access, you can use the biomedical database Embase free of charge for up to one week.
learn moreGerman Central Health Study Hub
The German Central Health Study Hub is a platform to find and publish clinical, epidemiological and public health research data, such as studies, questionnaires, variable catalogues or health registers.
learn moreDatabases
The databases in our Database Information System (DBIS) are sorted alphabetically and by subject.
learn moreDigital collections
ZB MED digitises public domain and non-copyrighted content and makes it available in PDF format as part of its digital collections.
learn moreElectronic Journals Library (EZB)
In its role as Cologne University's medical faculty library, ZB MED provides access to full text journals through the “UKLAN” campus network.
learn moreZB MED COVID-19 Hub
As the central information infrastructure for the life sciences, ZB MED provides numerous (research) services for scientists in the field of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 research on the COVID-19 Hub.
learn moreConference calender
Are you looking for conferences or congresses from the fields of life sciences? Find them in our conference calendar.
learn moreSearch Tips
If you're looking for specific literature or information, our search tips might help you find it quicker!
learn moreOnline reference desk
Do you have a question about our holdings? Or do you need more information about our library? Contact us by filling out the form.
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