Walter McGrath Library
Empowering clinical excellence through evidence
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)
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Walter McGrath Library: NAIDOC Week 2026
NAIDOC Week (5–12 July) is a time to recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme, Fifty Years of Deadly, celebrates generations of strength, leadership and cultural pride.
To acknowledge this milestone, the Library has completely redesigned our Aboriginal Resources Library Guide. The updated guide features a streamlined layout to help you quickly discover essential books, reports, films, and clinical websites focusing on Aboriginal health and culture.
Access the new guide here or from the Library Guides menu at the top of the Library page.
Now trialling: DynaMed & Isabel
🗓️ Availability: April 2 – June 30, 2027
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
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