Welcome to the virtual orientation to Mid North Coast LHD Hospital Library.
You can follow these steps to learn more about the MNCLHD Library and click on the information resources available to you.
Check out the MNCLHD Library website or Contact us if you have difficulties or want to set up an in-person library orientation.
Step 1: Join the MNCLHD Library
You can join the library by filling in an online registration form via this link.
Borrowing
A maximum of 10 items can be borrowed for 4 weeks. You can renew items three times unless they are reserved for someone else.
The library also gives access to over 2000 e-books with downloadable content. If you need to access books remotely, search using the links in the left hand menu on the home page. LWW Doody's E-Books and EBSCO Nursing E-books are available now with IP access. For the EBSCO collection select the eBooks tab at the top to browse the book collection.
To renew books or reserve books to be picked up at the library go to the Library Catalogue then click on "Log in to your account". Follow the instructions for “First time logging in?”.
Please contact us for help to renew or reserve books
Step 2: Access CIAP onsite and remotely
CIAP (Clinical Information Access Portal) is accessible by all NSW Health Employees and provides access to clinical information and resources such as online databases, book and guidelines to support evidence-based pracitce at point of care.
You can access CIAP by searching for "CIAP" using your internet browser search engine or by clicking the banner above.
If you are accessing CIAP remotely (e.g. using your mobile or home computer not the organisations VPN) select Login on the top right hand corner then enter your stafflink credentials to access the content.
Step 3: Set up mobile and remote access to UpToDate
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UptoDate
UpToDate is a point-of-care clinical support tool including more than 10,500 topics, patient education, graphics and more. It supports evidence-based care by providing summaries and recommendations for treatment.
Access UpToDate by going to CIAP and selecting the UpToDate icon. If you are accessing this remotely you will be prompted for your stafflink login.
Register and download the app
You can create a login to be able to use the Mobile App and track CME/CE/CPD points.
- Select Register on the top right hand corner of the page to create a new registration.
- Open the App Store on your mobile device (Available in Google Play for Android devices, and iTunes for Apple devices)
- Download the UpToDate app and sign in to your account
- To keep your account active you will be sent an email reminder to sign in to your account every 6 months from a work computer.
Step 4: Set up other mobile apps on CIAP such as MIMS
You can download apps to your mobile or ipad to access evidence-based information easier and faster.
Go to CIAP then select Mobile Apps to view the different apps that can be downloaded. Select an app to view step-by-step instructions on how to access the app.
Most of the time you will register on the resources website, download the app using the App Store on your mobile device then login using your registration details.
Other apps have a different process. For example with MIMS you sign up for a one time token which will you need to enter when first accessing the app. To renew your account annually you will need to select MIMS App Annual Renewal from this mobile apps page and follow the instructions.
Step 5: Get further help and information
Library staff can offer in person or online consultations and training by appointment. We also provide an interlibrary loan service to request items not held in our collection and can conduct literature searches.
The Librarian can come to wards and hospital departments.
Think of the Library if you are studying, involved in a project, updating procedures or responsible for clinical education.
If you are onsite at PMBH whether you are based here or not, the library space is able to be used. The possibilities are many - mandatory training requirements, based offsite and need a computer, need to work quietly, you don't have an allocated office or small group training. The library also has a quiet study room that is available for use.
You can contact us to obtain further help and information.