Medical Library

The Medical Libraries at Sahlgrenska University Hospital supports hospital employees in their clinical work, research, development, education and innovation. The libraries are located at the hospital sites of Sahlgrenska, Mölndal and Östra.

As an employee at Sahlgrenska University Hospital you can:

  • search for articles/journals and references in medical and healthcare databases
    Link to databases (the webpage is partly in Swedish).
    Link to journals in BrowZine
    All digital resources are also accessible outside the VGR network.

  • borrow books in medicine, care, rehabilitation and related subjects
    To borrow books you need to be registered in our library system, please contact us to apply. Link to library catalog.

  • request a literature search
    We conduct literature searches when you need up-to-date knowledge in your professional or research area, when updating guidelines, for background material, when starting projects or providing information to patients.

  • book training/guidance in information searching, reference management, etc.
    It is possible to get tutoring or training on site at the libraries, at your workplace or digitally.

  • visit the library and use computers/printers and study areas.

If you have any questions about services at the Medical Library, feel free to contact us!

Contact and opening hours

Library access is granted around-the-clock with your SITHS-card. The access is valid at the Hospital you are currently employed at. To gain acces to another location, contact us.

The libraries are staffed the following days:

Sahlgrenska hospital: monday-friday 12-15
Mölndal hospital: monday, wednesday, thursday 12-15
Östra hospital: monday, wednesday, thursday 12-15

You are also welcome to reach out to meet with us outside of the staffed hours.

 

Sahlgrenska:

Mölndal:

Östra: