Membership of Austin Health Sciences Library is available to all Austin staff, students on placement at Austin Health, all Mercy Heidelberg staff and students, and Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre (BRIC) staff.
Austin Health staff automatically become members of the Library upon commencement. When working offsite, use your Austin network IT credentials if prompted to log in.
Students on placement at Austin Health, Mercy Heidelberg staff and students are required to join the Library.
Library membership |
Databases |
UpToDate |
Techstreet Standards |
BMJ Case reports |
Remote access |
Book loans* |
Inter-library loans |
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Austin staffF/T. P/T, contract |
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3 weeks |
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MHW Heidelberg
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Clinical Key
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3 weeks |
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Students on placement
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Onsite |
Onsite |
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2 weeks |
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BRIC Ballarat
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3 weeks |
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*unless designated otherwise. High-demand books may have a 7 day loan period.
Contact the Library for other types of membership.
Offsite access to electronic resources such as eBooks, eJournals and articles
Print book borrowing
Book loans from other libraries
Articles from other libraries
Librarian consultations to assist with literature searching and systematic reviews
Tailored training for groups or departments
Automatic subscription to the Library Bulletin
Note: students must contact their university library for some of these services
Contact the Austin Health LibraryThe Library space is available 24/7 to Austin Health and Mercy Heidelberg staff and students. Use your security card for access. Library staff are available Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm except Vic. public holidays.
4th Floor, Lance Townsend Building (opposite the John Lindell Theatre).
24/7 access with your security swipe card.
Book room: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
Librarians available: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
Tip: light switches are on the right when you enter
Contact the Austin Health LibraryThe Library space is available 24/7 to Austin Health and Mercy Heidelberg staff and students. Use your security card for access. Library staff are available Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm except Vic. public holidays.
