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Getting started at Austin Health Library

Medical databases

The Austin Library homepage gives you quick access to major medical databases such as PubMed, BMJ Best Practice and more. Our databases page links to biomedical and topic specific databases such as MEDLINE, Embase.

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

UpToDate logo  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

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

 

See all available clinical apps.


Journal article alerts and research notification apps

Set up 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.

Upcoming Library webinars

Develop your literature searching skills - Beginners

Develop your literature searching skills - Advanced
Suitable for people returning to postgraduate studies or those looking to refresh their skills. Suitable for people undertaking a research project, systematic or similar-type reviews.
Pre-requisite: some prior experience searching with Ovid databases.

Wed, 2 July 2025, 12-1pm

Tue, 5 Aug 2025, 1-2pm

Mon, 1 Sep 2025, 12.30-1.30pm

Wed, 1 Oct 2025, 12-1pm

Mon, 10 Nov 2025, 1-2pm

Tue, 24 June 2025, 1-2pm

Mon, 28 July 2025, 12-1pm

Thur, 28 Aug 2025, 1-2pm

Wed, 24 Sept 2025, 12-1pm

Mon, 20 Oct 2025, 12.30-1.30pm

Thur, 27 Nov 2025, 12-1pm

Learning Objectives:

  • Develop a search strategy
  • Use and apply basic search techniques
  • Use the Library's Catalogue

Learning Objectives:

  • Develop a search strategy using a concept grid
  • Apply and use search techniques
  • Understand the difference between subject headings and keywords
  • Iterate and test your search
Audience: students, clinicians and researchers
Audience: students, clinicians and researchers

Library training and education

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Library 
orientations

Learn how to get the most from your Library membership with an individual session on the resources, services and and facilities available.
Book an orientation session tailored to your department or student needs.
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Literature
searching 

Learn how to develop a search strategy and use search techniques in this Get started with Literature searching eLearning tutorial.
Step through the stages of a comprehensive or systematic review with our Literature searching guide.
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Research

Use these resources and tips in our Research toolkit to guide you through the stages of the research lifecycle. 
Orientate yourself into the world of research and learn how to plan a rigorous research project with the Get started with health research eLearning tutorial.
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Publishing

Learn how to develop a strategic publishing strategy with the Get started with publishing eLearning tutorial.
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tutorials		 Complete these online literature searching, research and publishing tutorials in your own time, and at your own pace. Each tutorial takes approx. 30 mins to complete.
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Organise your information

Learn how to use EndNote with these training videos for beginners and advanced users. Check if you are eligible for an Austin EndNote licence. 
Learn how to use Covidence with these training links for beginners and advanced users. Create your own Austin Covidence account.
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Clinical tools

Learn how to use popular clinical tools with these training videos and information guides for UpToDate, BMJ Best Practice, Lippincott Advisor and Lippincott Procedures.