National Epilepsy Library

The Epilepsy Foundation's library holds one of the largest collections of epilepsy and seizure disorder materials in the world. Currently, the library owns more than 2,000 texts and monographs in the field of epilepsy and our in-house, bibliographic database has more than 24,000 citations from a variety of periodicals and book chapters. Our library serves both consumers and healthcare professionals.

Select Content from Epilepsy & Behavior

Epilepsy & Behavior publishes original peer-reviewed reports and reviews that pertain to the behavioral aspects of epilepsy. The articles are based on laboratory and clinical research. The Epilepsy Foundation and Epilepsy & Behavior have begun a partnership to provide select content from the journal. The first article presents Thomas Sutula's remarks from the 2^nd Judith Hoyer Lecture on Epilepsy, from December 3, 2004 at the annual meeting of the American Epilepsy Society in New Orleans. To access the article, select the link below and follow the download instructions.

• Thomas Sutula's remarks from the 2^nd Judith Hoyer Lecture on Epilepsy (PDF)

Bibliographic Searches

The library is not only a resource for medical information on epilepsy and seizure disorders, but also provides comprehensive information on the psychosocial, sociological, nursing and epidemiological aspects . Where possible, the library performs in-depth searches on all matters affecting persons with epilepsy.

• If there is a particular topic on epilepsy that interests you, the librarian can provide you with a bibliographic search to provide you with information on this topic.
• For a small cost recovery fee, the library will send to your home or office a listing of journals or book chapters that cover the topic you requested.
• The library can verify publication information.

Information Requests

• Experts can research many in-depth questions about epilepsy and seizure disorders. Normally, our information specialists will research the question, or locate materials relevant to the topic, and get back to you within a few days.
• Specialists are trained to not only aid the general public but to assist in scholarly research as well.

A Comprehensive Database

• The library has an online, in-house database of library text and periodical holdings. Containing more than 24,000 citations, most of them with abstracts, this database is regularly updated. Full text is available.
• Through this database, the library provides information about many different aspects of epilepsy, including:
  • medical and psychosocial literature
  • health care delivery
  • different treatments for epilepsy and seizure disorders
  • statistical information
  • drug interactions
  • early history of epilepsy
  • diagnosis and etiology
  • employment issues
  • learning disorders
• Our information is relevant to all age groups and to those with special issues, such as the elderly and women with epilepsy.

Periodicals

• The library holds a significant number of periodicals in the field of epilepsy. Our collection includes international journals.
• View a select list of our periodicals.

Contact the Library

If you have a question about epilepsy, you can submit that question here. If your question is more in-depth and requires significant research, feel free to contact the library:

Phone: (800) 332-4050
Fax: (301) 577-4941
Email: nel@efa.org

National Epilepsy Library
Epilepsy Foundation
4351 Garden City Drive
Landover, MD 20785-7223