Your Library Is Still Here!!

While there is still ongoing disruption to our space, the library is definitely not closed. All of the library services and resources you know and love are still available.

LIBRARY ENTRANCE

The library can now be accessed via the front entrance again, with some additiona PCs available again in the foyer.

BOOKS

You can borrow our books, you just can't browse them! Instead reserve online via the library catalogue and we will let you know when it is available to collect. Call or email if you are unsure.

• To see if the book you want is available in print or ebook format, click on “view availability”.
• If the book is in print you can place a reservation on it and we will let you know when it is available to collect.
• If the book is an ebook click on the link under the heading "Electronic Access"
  

Please note: Reserving books for mental health members (offsite) and Royal Park staff remains unchanged.

BOOK RETURNS

Books can be returned via the after-hours chute located at the front entrance to the library.

STUDY SPACE/COMPUTERS

Limited study space and computer access is available in the carrels at the rear of the library and in computer Lab 1 (unless it is booked for training).

Lab 2 is still available for group bookings.

The meeting room is unavailable.

Please be aware, there may be noise from the vaccine hub. Unfortunately this is out of our control.

AFTER HOURS ACCESS

Access to the Library is via the Function Centre, follow the signs leading to the library.

The Function Centre doors should remain open until 8pm weeknights and 6pm weekends.

If doors are closed early, please contact Security.

CLINICAL AND RESEARCH SUPPORT

Clinical Librarians are still here to help with literature searches and training in database searching. Contact us for help (Call: 9342 8617 or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

PRINTING/PHOTOCOPYING

The printer and photocopier won’t be available during this period.

JOURNALS AND DATABASES

There is no change to online journals and databases. If you can’t find what you are looking for, our staff are still here to help.

For assistance with online resources:

• Complete a Journal Article request form or Literature Search request form as needed
• Call (9342 8617) or email us (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

MEMBERSHIP

Join the library or renew your membership using our online membership join/renew form.
You can also call us on 9342 8617 to renew your membership or update your details.

The Health Sciences Library regularly receives new issues of the print journals in our collection.

In the table below you can see the latest print journal issues that have arrived and are now available in the library for you to access. 

Assistance with literature searching

Having trouble finding relevant research evidence? 

Too much?

Too little?

Doing a systematic  or literature review?

Aim for the Goldilocks spot (just right!!) when finding articles with this introduction to Medline and other databases.

Our Clinical Librarians can help:

• introduction to databases
• review search strategies
• construct a systematic search
• advice on starting or conducting a review
• how to manage results and references

Assistance can be delivered by Webex or in person.

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or phone 9342 8617

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Covidence now available

Streamline your systematic reviews...

Covidence allows:

• faster screening of results
  
• easier collaboration
• data extraction
• populate risk of bias tables
• import and export citations
• easy to use

New users - important information

To initially access Covidence you need to request an invitation to join. Applies first time only.

Request access here

RMH Covidence information page

Covidence sign in page.

Getting started with Covidence

Covidence knowledge base

• Guide to literature searching - an introduction to effective searching of Medline and other databases. How to use databases to find original articles, review and other evidence

• Clinical and Research Support - information on how the library can support you. Includes information on doing systematic and literature reviews.

• Copyright & Intellectual Property - introductory information on copyright and IP issues at work

• Maintaining Current Awareness - ways to stay abreast of new research in your area of interest.

• Health Literacy Staff Guide - information on incorporating health literacy principles into everyday practice.

• Publishing Your Research - introductory information on considerations when publishing an article.

• Critical Appraisal - information on how to interpret journal articles and other research. Includes links to useful tools and resources.

• Nursing Portal - advice on how to find good clinical and research information for nurses.