Getting started at Austin Health Library

Allied Health databases

The Austin Library homepage gives you quick access to major allied health databases such as PubMed, ClinicalKey and more.

Our databases page links to Allied Health specific databases such as Emcare, PsycInfo and more.

Download the medical apps: steps to take

1. Come into the Library and log onto a computer.
2. Register for a Clinicians Health Channel account.
3. Go to the website of the app you want, and create an account.
4. Then use your mobile phone (or other mobile device) and download the required app.
5. Log into the app on your mobile phone with the login and password you have just created on the website.

Important

• We recommend you come into the Library and use a Library computer to create your accounts as some apps require you to be on the Austin Network (not Austin wifi) for authentication.
• Some apps require you to have a Clinicians Health Channel account.

Apps to get you started:

UpToDate

  Register for an UpToDate account while on the Austin network. 
  Download the UpToDate app on your mobile device and log in with your account details.
  Login to UpToDate from within the Austin Health network every 90 dates to maintain your access. 

BMJ Best Practice

  Register your BMJ User Profile
  Download the BMJ app on your mobile device and log in with your profile account details.

See all available apps.
 

Journal alerts and research notification apps

Use BrowZine and Read by QxMD to have the latest articles from journals or topics you follow, sent to you as soon as they are published.

Austin Library education and training calendar

Whatever you're doing, we've got you covered with our range of flexibly delivered training and resources. Our training calendar is scheduled from March – November each year. We can also tailor sessions to suit your department’s needs or can meet with you for an individual or team consultation. Contact us to start the conversation.