Mental Health Library Cumberland
Service Outline
The Mental Health Library is the major mental health library for western Sydney, providing a library/information services for mental health workers, researchers and students of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). Our service supports education, research, evidence-based patient care and professional development, with an emphasis on life-long learning skills.
Service Outline
Reporting Line and Organisational Position, Cumberland Mental Health Library reports to Clare Lorenzen, Executive Manager, Mental Health Services
The Mental Health Library is the major mental health library for western Sydney. Our service supports education, research, evidence-based patient care and professional development, with an emphasis on life-long learning skills.
- Membership to our libraries
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An up-to-date, authoritative medical reference collection of books and journals in print and electronic formats
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Literature searches
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Inter-Library Loans/document delivery
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Computer access for intranet and CIAP
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Education/Training on using the resources, including orientation and the development of advanced information retrieval skills
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Multifunction printers, scanners and photocopiers (colour as well as black and white)
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Copyright expert advice
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Purchasing of information resources Mental Health Services departments and units
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Room bookings
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Quiet areas for individual study and research
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Collaborative work areas
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Computer training room for training on accessing evidence-based medicine resources and for accessing information electronically
Contact Information
Cumberland Hospital Library
Telephone
02 9840 3503
Fax
02 9840 3575
Email
WSLHD-CumberlandLibrary@health.nsw.gov.au
Internal Address
Building 29,
Cumberland Hospital
External Mailing Address
Mental Health Library,
Cumberland Hospital,
Locked Bag 7118
Parramatta CBD NSW 2124
Key Staff Contact Details
Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday 9:30 – 17:00
Closed on weekends and public holidays.
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An after-hours return chute, located next to the front door, is provided to return resources.
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