Gold Coast Health Library Services delivers responsive and innovative information services and resources to support research, evidence-based practice, ongoing review and production of guidelines, as well as professional and service development initiatives across the health service.
Researchers are encouraged to engage with Gold Coast Health librarians in the planning phase of their project to determine where gaps in the literature may exist, and to plan for the publication of their work.
Supporting your research goals
The library staff continually review and update the book collection to meet the needs of researchers and the organisation. They also assist staff from across the health service in accessing and utilising information resources, and provide consultations for more complex information retrieval.
GCH librarians can assist individuals and teams of researchers in all aspects of literature searching, from advising on literature search methodology to collating bibliographies of relevant resources and developing comprehensive search strategies across multiple databases.
Submit a request for a literature search here.
Library staff deliver regular online training sessions covering literature search skills, research databases, and full-text access. Librarians also provide training in the use of citation managers (e.g., EndNote). Citation managers are invaluable tools for keeping track of literature and when developing a manuscript or thesis. As research journals often have specific style requirements, citation managers can save a considerable amount of time in the referencing process.
View and register for upcoming training sessions here. Request individual or group training here.
Planning to conduct a systematic review or other form of evidence synthesis? It is recommended that you engage with a research librarian for methodological guidance and to organise a preliminary search of the literature for your topic.
Access the library guide for systematic reviews here.
Every month, Gold Coast Health Library Services collates publications involving GCHHS authors. Access the 2024 list of publications.
