to Northeast Health Wangaratta.
As a member of NHW staff, you have full access to the Library resources and the services of the Librarian. The Library is here to support you in your professional development, with research, or simply as a quiet place to study.
This page is designed to introduce you to the Library, but will not replace a visit to the Library, or a session with the Librarian at a later stage.
NHW staff can register for an Athens account and access Library resources from anywhere. To register, use an NHW networked computer and register here. You can also contact the Librarian to set up an account for you.
The Library's e-resources work best with Chrome rather than Internet Explorer.
Where is the Library?
The Library is in 'The Chalet', the white building between Kerferd and Thomas Hogan. The building is shared with the University of Melbourne.
How do I use the Library?
You can find books in the Library by physically visiting the Library and just browsing the shelves, or you can use the Library catalogue. To borrow books you will need to first visit the Library, or email the Librarian, to register. After registering you can borrow anytime using the forms just outside the office door. Borrowing is for two weeks, renewable.
If you need after hours access to the Library space (eg. during COVID-19), you can request the code for the Library door from the Librarian or ERU. There is a button near the internal door that will turn on the airconditioning/heating for a couple of hours, and the lights are outside the office. If you are the last to leave please ensure you turn off the lights.
During COVID-19:
You can also visit the Library online and search for journal articles, books, and electronic resources. There is a quick link for the Library on the NHW intranet page:
There are two computer networks available in the Library - NHW and the University of Melbourne. Stickers indicate to which network the computer is connected. NHW staff can use the NHW computers using their NHW login details. A printer/scanner/photocopier (WDBH_LIB_MFC) is available for staff free of charge - please only print if necessary.
Library's Online Resources:
The Library has access to a large selection of health related databases, containing an enormous amount of information. You can search for particular databases using the A-Z database list. Or you can search across all databases using the Discovery search that is on most pages:
The Library has all the main health related databases: Medline, CINAHL, UpToDate, ClinicalKey and many more. There are quicklinks on the Library's homepage.
Along the top of the Library's pages are tabs. Use these tabs to navigate through the resources including the Medications References tab that will take you to all the pharmacology & drug related resources and the Library subject guides:
There is a tab for Apps, which provides directions on how to download apps to your devices for many of the resources - UpToDtae Anywhere, MIMs, eTG Complete and others.
The EBSCO e-book collection includes more than 600 e-books designed for use by Nursing and Allied Health staff and students in hospitals. Includes clinical guides, and evidence-based practice manuals, practical handbooks and professional growth titles.
Library Guides are available to help you find the most useful resources in your area, eg, Allied Health, Critical Care, Paediatrics, Maternity.
Training is available from the Librarian for using the databases and for searching the literature. If you would like some assistance, or are having any difficulties with any of the resources, please contact the Librarian.
Forms:
Any Questions?
Please contact the Librarian, Julie Day | email: Julie.Day@nhw.org.au | mob: 0409572820
For a full list of Library databases, including CHC, Government and open access databases: