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How to Access Resources

Search the catalogue or use the links available on this website. The library's authentication software will redirect users to the St Vincent's login page where they enter their SVHM email and network password. Users will be able to download pdfs and search the databases for the remainder of the session*.

 

*Important information  

  • Access is only provided to the Library's subscriptions and databases.  

  • The library does not use Open Athens authentication.  

  • Clinicians Health Channel resources have an added layer of authentication. Please view authentication instructions below  

 

Clinician's Health Channel Resources

SVHM staff and students have offsite access to databases, journals and applications such as AMH, MIMS and TGA.  

  1. Navigate to https://www.clinicians.vic.gov.au/  to select a resource 

  2. When prompted, select the St Vincent's Hospital Login link located underneath the CHC login box 

  3. The St Vincent's login page will prompt users for an SVHM email and network password. Users have access to CHC resources for the remainder of the session. 

 

 

Clinician's Health Channel Resources

SVHM staff and students have offsite access to databases, journals and applications such as AMH, MIMS and TGA.  

  1. Navigate to https://www.clinicians.vic.gov.au/ to select a resource 

  2. When prompted, select the St Vincent's Hospital Login link located underneath the CHC login box 

  3. The St Vincent's login page will prompt users for an SVHM email and network password. Users have access to CHC resources for the remainder of the session. 

  

UpToDate Mobile App:

  1. Log in or register for an account at UpToDate using a SVHM networked device. This will enable UpTodate to verify your access.
  2. Download the UpToDate app on your phone and enter your login details to start using*.

*Please see information on maitaining offsite access at https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en/solutions/uptodate/resources/maintaining-access 

The LibKey Nomad browser extension is a full-text discovery tool. When browsing journal sites or searching Pubmed, the LibKey icon  links users to their Institution's full-text and open access content. See instructions and help video below:

  1.  Download LibKey Nomad extension for browser of your choice.
  2. Type or select St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. Members of multiple institutions can switch locations at any time. 

Examples of LibKey at work:

Browzine is an easy-to-use interface for reading and browsing the Library's journals. Use on your PC, or download the App on your device. 

Benefits of using Browzine:

  • Interface designed for reading

  • Available on any device

  • Follow favourite journals

  • Create "My Articles" collection for later reading

  • Direct links to PDFs

  • Export citations to EndNote

Accessing a Specific Article

Using SVHM's custom Google Scholar or PubMed URLs will identify and link you to both the Library's subscriptions and Open Access articles. Bookmark these URLs in your browser for quicker access. 
If the PDF/ HTML is unavailable, click the SVHM Library link/ icon to access a prefilled request form. See screenshot below: