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PAH Library and Knowledge Centre: Borrowing & Interlibrary Loans

How to borrow?

How to borrow?

1. Membership types and entitlements are listed in the table below, fill in the registration form for access.

2. Search the library catalogue for books and other resources, located at PAH library or other QHLN libraries around Queensland.

3. Bring materials to the reception desk or use the self-check located near the printer.

Tip: If a book is located at another hospital library, use the 'request' function in the library catalogue, and it will be posted to PAH for you to collect. 

Are your books overdue? - Renew online or contact PAH Library by email or phone.

How to request an article (DocDel)?

How to request and article (DocDel)?

1. Membership types and entitlements are listed in the table below, fill in the registration form for access.

2. Use one of the following options to request and article:

Option A. While searching for journal articles using CKN, Uncheck the 'Limit to Full text' box to see all articles. Then under the article you want click 'Check full text availability', then click 'Request this item from your local HHS Library'.

Option B. Fill in the request a journal article form. 

3. Your requested article will be retrieved via document delivery and forwarded to your email address. Supply times vary depending upon supplying library, but often you will receive it on the same working day. 

Tip: If you need an urgent 'rush-request' telephone PAH library. 

Borrower Types

Borrower Type

ID required

Borrow from PAH Library

Borrow from other Library (ILL) Document Delivery services Access during business hours. Access to 24/7 facilities. 

Princess Alexandra Hospital Staff

Payroll/staff ID Number

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

PAH student placements

University/TAFE ID Number

Yes, on-site collection only

Access ILLs via your home university library. Access DocDel via your home university library. Yes No
Visiting Academic faculty University/TAFE ID Number Yes, on-site collection only Access ILLs via your home university library. Access DocDel via your home university library. Yes No
Bayside Hospital staff, QEII Hospital staff, and Logan Hospital staff

Payroll/staff ID Number

Yes, on-site collection only.

Access ILLs via your hospital library. Access DocDel via your hospital library. Yes No - unless by specific arrangement.
Metro South Staff

Payroll/staff ID Number

Restricted to staff based on-site with offices at PAH campus.

No DocDel restricted - Available  to  staff based on-site with offices at PAH campus, or projects inclusive of PAH staff. Yes No - unless by specific arrangement.
QLD Health Staff

Payroll/staff ID Number

Restricted to staff who are current member of a QHLN library No No Yes No - unless by specific arrangement.

PAH Casual Contractors

PAH ID

No

No No

Yes - not inclusive of PC use

No

Non-PAH Contractors

(i.e. visiting private AIN/support worker)

Corporate ID

No

No No Yes - not inclusive of PC use No

Volunteer

(inc. pastoral care volunteer)

PAH ID

Pastoral care please be aware the book collection only has academic medical texts, for theological publications please enquire W.J. Tunley Memorial Library Brisbane School of Theology.

No borrowing, unless furnished with email @health.qld.gov.au or generic PAHpastoral@health.qld.gov.au On-site collection only.

No No Yes - not inclusive of PC use. No

Member of Public

Library not open to public.  Patients & members of public, your library needs are provided through volunteer services, please enquire further with your ward staff.

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