WSLHD Library updates during COVID-19

The Library has resumed opening to staff and students but some hours maybe restricted so please check the notice on the door. If unattended, Library staff are still available to help. Please contact the Peter Zelas Library when Mount Druitt is closed on 9851 6025. We continue to offer:

• Anyone entering the library wear a mask and must use sanitizers on entry and exit
• Everyone needs to have a minimum space of 1.5 m between themselves and others.
• Use hand wipes to clean computers/desks before and after use.
• Face-to-face training has now resumed but social distancing rules still apply. Contact the Library staff. Email WSLHD-MtDruittHospitalLibrary@health.nsw.gov.au to arrange a training appointment for either virtual training or face-to-face.
• If you need a literature search conducted for you please fill in the literature search form.
• For urgent enquiries if the library is closed contact the Peter Zelas Library at Blacktown Hospital by emailing WSLHD-BlacktownHospitalLibrary@health.nsw.gov.au or calling 98516025.
• Access to our extensive online collections remain available to staff and students for study and research purposes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week wherever you have internet access. See our website for more information Search our resources

The Library has resumed opening to staff and students but some hours maybe restricted so please check the notice on the door. If unattended, Library staff are still available to help. We continue to offer:

• Access to our extensive online collections remain available to staff and students for study and research purposes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week wherever you have internet access. See our website for more information Search our resources

• Anyone entering the library must use sanitizers on entry and exit.
• Everyone needs to have a minimum space of 1.5 m between themselves and others.
• Use hand wipes to clean computers/desks before and after use.
• Face-to-face training is offered by Library staff but social distancing rules apply. Contact the library to set up a remote training by video conferencing, phone or live chat.
• All bookings in the library meeting rooms may be canceled without notice. Please verify with the library that your meeting may still proceed.
• No group collaborations

• Virtual services. Please see our guide for more information Virtual guide

• Library training is being offered remotely as face-to-face training is not available during the lockdown period.Contact the library to set up a remote training by video conferencing, phone or live chat

• Document delivery requests supplied direct to your desktop.Complete a Request an article form to send us your request

All items on loan have had their due date extended, so you don’t need to worry about returning items or incurring overdue fees. If you want to return items though there is an after-hours chute near the front door of the library.

The Library has resumed opening to staff and students but some hours maybe restricted so please check the notice on the door. If unattended, Library staff are still available to help. We continue to offer:

• Access to our extensive online collections remain available to staff and students for study and research purposes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week wherever you have internet access. See our website for more information Search our resources

• Anyone entering the library must use sanitizers on entry and exit.
• Everyone needs to have a minimum space of 1.5 m between themselves and others.
• Use hand wipes to clean computers/desks before and after use.
• Face-to-face training is offered by Library staff but social distancing rules apply. Contact the library to set up a remote training by video conferencing, phone or live chat.
• All bookings in the library meeting rooms may be canceled without notice. Please verify with the library that your meeting may still proceed.
  • Virtual services. Please see our guide for more information Virtual guide
  • Library training is continues to be offered remotely as well as face-to-face training - social distancing rules still apply.Contact the library to set up a remote training by video conferencing, phone or live chat
  • Document delivery requests supplied direct to your desktop.Complete a Request an article form to send us your request

Westmead Hospital Library staff are back on site from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. The Library will be closed from 18 December 2021 and reopening on 10 January 2022. Opening hours may vary based on staff availability.

Staff and eligible students will continue to have 24-hour access to the library by swiping in with their hospital ID.

• Anyone entering the library must use sanitizers on entry and exit and wear a face mask
• Everyone needs to have a minimum space of 1.5 m between themselves and others.
• Use hand wipes to clean computers/desks  before and after use
• Face-to-face training is offered by Library staff but social distancing rules apply. Remote training by video conferencing, phone or live chat is also available.
• The occupancy limit for library meeting rooms has been modified to comply with NSW Health guidelines and is subject to further change.
• Library lockers are available for use.

Please email us us for more information.