Steve Kaufman Library
Current Students
The Steve Kaufman Library
The Steve Kaufman Library, located on the Syosset campus, contains the most extensive collection of holistic medicine materials available on Long Island. The library houses books, anatomical models, journals, multimedia, and online resources specializing in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and massage therapy.
The mission of the Steve Kaufman Library is to support the College’s educational, clinical, and research needs by maintaining a quality collection of materials and offering services that further the academic goals of the institution.
The library is open to students, staff, and faculty. Alumni, clinical patients, and those conducting research are also encouraged to use the library. Wireless internet is available throughout the library, and networked computer workstations provide access to the library catalog, the internet, email, and Microsoft Office Suite. A tutoring room is available for one-on-one assistance and small study groups.
The College library is a member of the Long Island Library Resources Council (LILRC) and MEDLI, which foster cooperation and sharing of resources among medical libraries on Long Island.
Hours of Operation — Spring 2026
| Day | Library | Bookstore / Dispensary |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Closed |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM | Closed |
| Friday | Closed | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Hours are adjusted each trimester. Contact us for the most current schedule.
Online Library Catalog
Search the College’s full library catalog online at nycollegehealth.library.site
Online Resources
The library maintains subscriptions and provides access to a range of online indexes, full-text research databases, and professional journals. These resources are available both on and off campus.
Subscription Databases
Alt HealthWatch — Full-text articles on complementary, holistic, and integrative approaches to health care and wellness.
search.ebscohost.com
ScienceDirect — Peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters across health and medical disciplines. Register with your college email for off-campus access.
sciencedirect.com
Medical & Research Indexes
PubMed — Citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books.
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed
MedlinePlus — The National Institutes of Health resource, produced by the National Library of Medicine.
medlineplus.gov
Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy — Comprehensive Western medical reference text.
merckmanuals.com
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Journals
Acupuncture in Medicine — Clinical journal using neurophysiology and anatomy to interpret acupuncture effects.
journals.sagepub.com
Medical Acupuncture — Liebert Online scientific journal.
liebertpub.com — Medical Acupuncture
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine — Liebert Online scientific journal.
liebertpub.com — JACM
Alternative and Complementary Therapies — Liebert Online scientific journal.
liebertpub.com — ACT
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (JAMS)
jams-kpi.com
Journal of the Chinese Medical Association
jcma-online.com
Open-Access Journals
BioMed Central (BMC) — Open-access scientific journals including:
International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
ijtmb.org
General Medical Journals
Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
jamanetwork.com
Annals of Internal Medicine
annals.org
Western Journal of Medicine
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov — WJM
Alternative Medicine Review
altmedrev.com
Professional Communities
Integrative Practitioner — Community for integrative health care practitioners.
integrativepractitioner.com
Library description sourced from the 2023–2026 NYCHP Catalog (updated March 2026). Hours reflect the Spring 2026 trimester schedule and are subject to change.