Library Account
Library account creation is limited to staff of Canberra Health Services (CHS) and the Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD).
If you are not employed by CHS or HCSD see the Library’s Membership page for further information about resource and service eligibility.
eResources Access
The Library’s eResources, including eBooks, eJournals, databases, mobile apps and their contents such as images, citations and abstracts, are restricted by copyright and licensing terms.
Users must adhere to the following conditions:
- eResources access is restricted to core users (CHS and HCSD staff) and is not transferable to other parties.
- Users must observe any copyright conditions and act in accordance with instructions.
- Use of eResources is governed by licence agreements between the Library and providers. By using these resources, you agree to adhere to the licence terms and conditions.
- Systematic downloading of content is prohibited.
- Commercial uses are not permitted.
Breaching these conditions may result in the Library losing access to resources and you may be in breach of the ACT Government's Acceptable Use of ICT Resources Policy and the Copyright Act 1968 (Commonwealth).
ACT Government ICT Acceptable Use Policy
The Acceptable Use of ICT Resources Policy instructs ACT Public Service employees and contractors (i.e. staff) in the acceptable use of information and communications technology (ICT) resources including:
- Acceptable use
- Prohibited use
- Information security
- Security practices
- Compliance.
Conditions of Entry
We are committed to providing an engaging and supportive environment for staff and students for research and study. The following conditions of entry support this commitment:
- All members and visitors are to treat others, including staff, with courtesy and respect
- Staff and students may enter the Library at any time using their OneID access card
- Any person within the Library shall produce appropriate identification on request from any member of CHS staff
- Any items brought into the Library shall remain the responsibility of the owner
- No animals, other than assistance animals, may be brought into the Library without permission by the Library Director
- Articles left unattended in the Library may be removed by Library staff and treated as lost property
- Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Physical Collections
The Library’s physical collections include books, journals, and photographs.
Users must adhere to the following conditions:
- Treat all physical items in the Library’s collection with care
- No items are to be removed from the Library until on loan to a user
- All items are to be returned or renewed by their due date
- A borrower shall remain responsible for material issued against their Library account until the material is returned to the Library and the loan transaction discharged by Library staff
- Charges apply for damaged or lost items.
Food and Beverage Policy
The Library’s Food and Beverage Policy is intended to maintain a clean and comfortable environment in the Library. These guidelines apply whether or not the Library is staffed. On entering the Library, users agree to:
- Not consume food in the Library
- Ensure drinks are in covered containers
- Clean up any spills immediately and alert Library staff to larger spills and those requiring cleaning products
- Place all rubbish in the appropriate ‘Landfill’ or ‘Commingled Recycling’ bins provided.
Please note: Food consumption is currently permitted in North Canberra Hospital Library.