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What the library can do for you

What the library can do for you 

The library supports all health professionals providing care to Monash Health patients, undertaking research or continuous lifelong learning. 

Scroll down for information about visiting the libraries, accessing resources, keeping up to date, education and training, research guidance and loans.

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Monash Health Employees

Locations and opening hours  

  • Monash Health Library has locations at Monash Medical Centre (Clayton), Casey Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, and Moorabbin Hospital. These locations are available 24/7 with swipe card access. 
  • Return chutes are also available at these locations 24/7 for returning print materials. You can return a book to any Library location, regardless of where you originally borrowed it from.
  • Computers are available for use at these locations. Access using your Monash Health login. PCs have access to the EMR and have EndNote installed.
  • Printing, photocopying and scanning available at library locations. Tap on with your swipe card at the library printer and enter your Monash Health login. When printing select the ‘FollowMe’.  

Room bookings

  • Functional Library spaces are accessible 24/7 at Clayton, Dandenong, and Casey libraries for quiet study, training, collaborative learning and meetings. Book a room online here.

Enquiry desk

  • To view up to date information about enquiry desk and librarian staffing hours, please see here.  

Monash Health employees have access to all print and electronic resources in the Monash Health Library collection. 

Check our library catalogue for the complete collection of print and eBooks and a wide range of journal articles.

  • Books
    • To access print books, please visit one of our locations. Loan period is 4 weeks for employees with options to renew (unless a hold has been placed on the item).
    • You need to register to borrow print books. Sign up in person at one of our locations or complete this form.
    • You can also request to have a book sent to your hospital campus via the internal mail. Email us for details.
  • eBooks
    • To access eBooks, search the catalogue and click on the ‘View eBook” button. Log in using your Monash Health credentials when prompted.
    • See our eBooks user guide for instructions on how to read an eBook on your device.
  • Journals:  See our handy one page guide or video tutorial on accessing full-text journal articles.
  • Databases and apps A-Z: Our complete list of databases and apps. Includes user guides. Log in using your Monash Health credentials when prompted.
  • Clinical guides: Our clinical guides curate relevant resources by topic. They incorporate eBooks, journals, databases, links to guidelines, online education and web resources.
  • Mind and Matter: This collection provides a range of titles for professional reading on leadership, practical workplace skills and personal development as well as health stories, investigations and memoirs 

See our Keeping up to date guide for tips on keeping up to date with the Library and the latest medical literature.

See our Mobile Apps guide for a collection of essential and recommended apps to download for your Android or Apple device. 

Education and training page – browse our range of flexible training options including live interactive webinars, on demand recordings, instructional videos, and information guides.

The library offers training on a range of topics including evidence-based practice, literature and database searching, referencing, writing and publication and visual design.

  • Library events calendar – Regular interactive sessions give you the opportunity to ask questions specific to your learning needs.
  • Recorded webinars – Catch up on past webinars on a range of topics including writing for publication, how to get published, AI powered searching, chatGPT, research impact….and more!
  • Group training   – Contact the Library if you would like to arrange group training sessions to fit in with a team meeting or existing professional development schedule. Please complete this form to request or discuss your training requirements.   

The Toolkit is your first stop when planning a research project. It offers guidance for every stage of the research process, from planning a project through to publishing and promotion. Topics include study protocols, grants and funding, literature searching, data management, research impact, open access, copyright, and creating conference posters.

Monash Health employees can request various forms of research support depending on the purpose of your research. Our research support includes:

    • Research consultations
    • Literature search service
    • Literature review report service
    • Feedback on your literature search strategy
    • Co-authorship for systematic reviews and other evidence synthesis projects

Complete this online form to request research support and learn more about each service offered. Click here for an overview of Library research support services.

Monash Health’s institutional research repository promotes and provides access to publications by Monash Health employees. The MHRR collects a wide range of research outputs, including journal articles, books and book chapters, conference abstracts and posters, theses and dissertations. It is publicly accessible for a global audience.

The Monash Health Library provides Monash Health staff with the opportunity to reserve devices suitable for hybrid meetings, collaborative sessions with colleagues, or virtual care activities. Book here.

Health Professional Students

Locations and opening hours  

  • Monash Health Library has locations at Monash Medical Centre (Clayton), Casey Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, and Moorabbin Hospital. These locations are available 24/7 with swipe card access. 
  • Return chutes are also available at these locations 24/7 for returning print materials. You can return a book to any Library location, regardless of where you originally borrowed it from.
  • Computers are available for use at these locations. Access using your Monash Health login. PCs have access to the EMR and have EndNote installed. 
  • Printing, photocopying and scanning is available at library locations.  Tap on with your swipe card at the library printer OR enter your Monash Health login.  When printing from a library computer select the ‘FollowMe’ printer.   

Room Bookings

  • Functional Library spaces are accessible 24/7 at Clayton, Dandenong, and Casey libraries for quiet study, training, collaborative learning and meetings. Book a room online here.

Enquiry desk

  • To view up to date information about enquiry desk and librarian staffing hours, please see here.  

Health professional students have access to Monash Health Library print books. Access to electronic resources in the Monash Health Library collection depends on a current Monash Health login. 

Check our library catalogue for the complete collection of print and eBooks and a wide range of journal articles.  

  • Books 
    • To access print books, please visit one of our locations. Loan period for students is 2 weeks with options to renew (unless a hold has been placed on the item). 
    • You need to register to borrow print books. Sign up in person at one of our locations or complete this form. 
    • You can also request to have a book sent to your hospital campus via the internal mail. Email us for details.
  • eBooks 
    • To access eBooks, search the catalogue and click on the ‘View eBook” button. You need a Monash Health login to access MH library eBooks.
    • See our eBooks user guide for instructions on how to read an eBook on your device. 
  • Journals: You may need a Monash Health login to access full text. See our handy one page guide or video tutorial on accessing full-text journal articles.
  • Databases and Apps A-Z: Our complete list of databases and apps. Includes user guides. You may need a Monash Health login to access some databases.  
  • Study Guides: Includes revision handbooks and exam preparation books.  Resources by study field and specialty, including materials for RACGP, RACPs, FACPs, GSSE, FECS, MRCS, UMSLE, MRACOG, NCLEX-RN, and other specialisation studies.
  • Junior Doctors Guide: provides quick links and recommendations for clinical apps, journals and key texts in emergency medicine, general medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and clinical examination.
  • Clinical guides: Our clinical guides curate relevant resources by topic. They incorporate eBooks, journals, databases, links to guidelines, online education and web resources.
  • Mind and Matter: This collection provides a range of titles for professional reading on leadership, practical workplace skills and personal development as well as health stories, investigations and memoirs

See our Keeping up to date guide for tips on keeping up to date with the Library and the latest medical literature. 

See our Mobile Apps guide for a collection of essential and recommended apps to download for your Android or Apple device. 

Health professional students are encouraged to attend library webinars to gain insight on evidence-based practice, literature and database searching, referencing, writing and publication and visual design.

  • Education and training page – browse our range of flexible training options including live interactive webinars, on demand recordings, instructional videos, and information guides.
  • Library events calendar – These interactive sessions give you the opportunity to ask questions specific to your learning needs. Webinars are held regularly on a range of topics.

The Toolkit is your first stop when planning a research project. It offers guidance for every stage of the research process, from planning a project through to publishing and promotion. Topics include study protocols, grants and funding, literature searching, data management, research impact, open access, copyright, and creating conference posters.

As a health professional student at Monash Health, you can request a one-on-one consultation with a librarian in order to discuss a research project.

Prior to requesting a research consultation, please attend the Library’s regular literature searching webinar or view the recording on Latte.

Complete this online form to submit your request and learn more about what a research consultation involves. Click here for an overview of Library research support services and eligibility.

Monash Health’s institutional research repository promotes and provides access to publications by Monash Health employees. The MHRR collects a wide range of research outputs, including journal articles, books and book chapters, conference abstracts and posters, theses and dissertations. It is publicly accessible for a global audience.

Student common rooms and university hub sites are available at hospital locations:  

  • MMC: Level 2, opposite seminar room 2.
  • Dandenong Hospital: Ground level, next to the staff cafeteria, almost opposite the library.
  • Casey Hospital: At main entrance, look for Monash Uni signs
  • Kingston Hospital: Ground floor of the Helen Schutt building (#33)