Libraries are found onsite in the Education Centres at Caboolture Hospital and Redcliffe Hospital. Staff have 24/7 access via their swipe cards. A range of online services are also available both on and off site.
Onsite support
Email redcablibrary@health.qld.gov.au for assistance or to make an appointment with a Librarian.
The Libraries are available for use to all Caboolture Hospital, Redcliffe Hospital, Kilcoy Hospital, Woodford Correction Centre Health staff, satellite facilities, on-site placement students, and, the above Hospital's volunteers.
Staff at these services must be working a minimum of 20 hours per week to qualify for borrowing privileges for the Loan Collection are only provided to staff and University of Queensland Medical students on placement on-site. Registration is required. Many of our resources are online access. Note: Reference Collection items are only available for use within the Libraries.
Register for both:
** For 24/7 access from any Internet connected device, make sure you register for both services on a QH computer at work.
The Librarian’s expertise centres on health information and she can undertake searching on your behalf for clinical care or projects (ie not personal study).
Access to a vast range of databases is provided via CKN. You can boost your search skills by participating in training; to get you started on your topic access the Queensland Health Libraries Subject Guides and utilise EndNote referencing software.
Request a literature search (registration required) - If your request is study related, please read the "Study Support" section on this page before submitting your request.
Full Text Online – Journals and Ebooks
The QH Libraries Websites hosts a range of full-text ebooks and journals. Search by full book or journal title or for a single article title. If you are after something that is not readily available, request the Librarian to get it for you (a cost-centre may be required for certain items). Patrons are encouraged to undertake training in the use of these resources.
Members of the Public
As specialist health libraries, the libraries do not allow access to the general public. We recommend members of the public speak with their health professional or use their local public library especially their Reference Librarian.
Acknowledgement of expert health information services undertaken by the Librarian supporting your work is required and appreciated. Please discuss this with your librarian especially for work leading to publication or submitted reports.
Information literacy training is a major role of the Library Service ie how to find and utilise information effectively. Training includes utilisation of CKN, databases and online resources, how to find information, how to conduct literature searches, and, utilising evidence-based resources. The Librarian is able to provide group or 1:1 training by appointment.
Training available includes "Find the Evidence: Effective Literature Searching", "EndNote: An Introduction", and "Returning to Study". For courses, dates and booking information, refer to LMS (via your work conputer's desktop icons).
The Libraries' Collection Development Policy forms the basis for purchases for the Libraries. Materials purchased for the Libraries must fall within the Collection Development Policy (see below).
Sections requiring books for their own work areas need to purchase these directly via their usual ordering means. Sections may request assistance from the Library to identify suppliers and/or costs and bibliographic details of required items. The Libraries are not resourced to fulfil a purchasing facilities role.
Books for Study
Textbooks requiring purchase not in either Redcliffe or Caboolture Hospital Libraries by: (a) use of professional development funds to purchase a copy (b) work unit purchase through a unit's business manager/admin support processes, or, (c) item borrowing from the relevant educational institution.
Libraries' Manager
Redcliffe and Caboolture Hospitals' Libraries
Education Centre
LMB 1 Redcliffe Qld 4020
P: 07 3883 7726
E: redcablibrary@health.qld.gov.au
W: http://redcab.libguides.com/RedCabLibrary/homepg
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