There are various booths and rooms available to book for individual and group study in the Austin Health Library. This page outlines the booking criteria, booths and rooms available and instructions on how to book.
To ensure everyone has equal access and is comfortable using the Library facilities and spaces:
Booking are made through the Austin Health Outlook booking system (except for the Innovation Space and Consult Room 1).
Booking instructions and further details about each space are below.
Mercy Heidelberg and Austin students, please contact the Library for assistance.
Two booths suitable for video conferencing, quiet phone conversations or video recording.
1 person
Make a booking using the Austin Outlook booking system.
Booth names
3 hour maximum per person, per day.
Please remember to cancel your booking if it is no longer required.
The consult room is suitable for two-three person collaboration.
2-3 people.
Make a booking using the Austin Outlook booking system.
3 hour maximum per person, per day.
Please remember to cancel your booking if it is no longer required.
The Library Group Study room is suitable for small group collaboration.
6 people.
Make a booking using the Austin Outlook booking system.
3 hour maximum per person, per day.
Please remember to cancel your booking if it is no longer required.
The Innovation Space, created in partnership with Microsoft, is designed to encourage staff to interact with technology and collaborate on health innovations. Bookings are prioritised for these activities. Bookings for other purposes may be cancelled to give access to innovation projects.
15 - 20 people
Contact the Library. Include an outline of your reasons for booking this space. Include setup time in your request. The Library will respond to you via email.
Everyone is welcome to use the space when it is not booked.
The Library has a small charging station for mobile devices located amongst the quick access computers, to the right when you enter the Library (directly under the clock).
We also have headphones and phone and computer chargers available for short-term loan. Please ask at the front desk.
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.