Welcome to the Walter McGrath Library
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00am to 4:30pm
(Closed on weekends and public holidays)
Contact Us:
Phone: 8382 2260
Email: svhs.library@svha.org.au
Address:
St Vincent's Hospital Sydney
Ground Floor, Cator Building
(Library main entrance on Barcom Ave, Darlinghurst)
Now trialling: DynaMed & Isabel
🗓️ Availability: April 2 – June 30, 2026
CIAP is providing trial access to DynaMed and Isabel, two clinical decision support tools to assist with diagnosis, management, and point-of-care decision-making.
DynaMed offers evidence-based guidelines, clinical pathways, and practical resources, while Isabel supports differential diagnosis directly within DynaMed.
🧠 Evidence-based guidelines, algorithms and clinical resources
🧩 Differential diagnosis tool with ranked results and red flags
🔗 Seamless links from diagnosis to management guidance
⭐ Create a free personal profile to follow topics, receive alerts, and track CPD points
Now promoting: Taylor & Francis Open Access Publishing Deal
The Library has secured an open access publishing agreement with Taylor & Francis, supporting SVHNS researchers to publish without article processing charges (APCs).
📖 Publish open access at no cost to you
🔬 Covers 84 high-quality journals
🌏 Increases visibility and reach of your research
⭐ The SVHNS author must be the corresponding author to be eligible for the waiving of APCs
👉 Find eligible journals and details: Open access agreement for authors in Australia
📣 Contact the Library for support with publishing and open access: svhs.library@svha.org.au
Service Featured: Research Assistance (Walter McGrath Library)
The Library provides tailored support to help you find, use, and apply the best available evidence for your research and clinical practice.
⭐ Personalised support aligned to your specific research needs
🔍 Request a literature search tailored to your topic
🎓 Training in evidence-based database searching
🤝 Sessions available in person or via MS Teams
👉 Request training via the online Library Training form
📣 Need help with your research? Contact: svhs.library@svha.org.au







