Accessing eResources
All Canberra Health Services and ACT Health Directorate staff, including students on placement, can access the Library’s full range of eResources onsite and remotely (e.g. from home). This includes access to the Library’s complete collection of online journals and articles, eBooks, databases and point of care products.
Onsite Access
Full access to the Library’s eResources is automatically available on all ACT Government and personal devices (desktops, laptops, mobile devices) connected to the staff-only ACT Government network.
See the following instructions for connecting a personal device to the staff-only "ACTGOV ONE Wireless" network.
On a personal iPad or iPhone:
- Select Settings
- Select Wi-Fi
- Select ONE Wi-Fi network
- Enter your ACT Government username and password
- Select Trust for certificate when prompted
For further assistance with connecting a personal device to the ACT Government network, please contact Digital, Data and Technology Solutions (Shared Services) on 02 6207 9000.
On a personal Android mobile device:
- Select Settings
- Select Network & Internet
- Select ONE Wi-Fi network
- Use the following settings:
- EAP Method: PEAP
- Phase 2 Authentication: MSCHAPV2
- CA Certificate: Use system default
- Domain: Use act.gov.au
- Identity: Your ACT Government email address (firstname.lastname@act.gov.au)
- Password: Your ACT Government password
- Show Advanced Options: ticked
- Proxy: None
- IP Settings: DHCP
- Select Connect
For further information, see Connect to Wi-Fi networks on your Android device.
For further assistance with connecting a personal device to the ACT Government network, please contact Digital, Data and Technology Solutions (Shared Services) on 02 6207 9000.
Remote Access
To access eResources outside the ACT Government network e.g. using a personal device at home or while connected to the "HEALTHfree" Wi-Fi network:
- Visit the Library homepage
- Find the relevant resource via the popular resource listing, A-Z Databases page, or use the Library Search facility
- Click the relevant resource or full-text link, and enter your ACT Government login if prompted. On first login you will be prompted to read and accept the Library's Terms of Use.
You will be prompted to login once per active browser session to access subscribed products. Freely available non-subscription products will not require you to login to access.
eResource User Guides
The Library’s eResource User Guides provide information about individual eResources, training materials (where available), mobile app installation and troubleshooting instructions, and other useful information.
Library Account
A Library Account is not required to access eResources. An account is only required to borrow books , place hold requests on physical items, and to access the Library’s Document Supply Service.
Your ACT Government Login
For assistance with your ACT Government username and password, please contact Digital, Data and Technology Solutions (Shared Services ICT) on 02 6207 9000. Alternatively, if you are registered for self-service password reset you can reset your password anywhere, anytime.
Support
For all access issues, see Support & Troubleshooting.
For further information or assistance with Library resources and services please contact the Library Service Desk.