Access to the computers and study area of the library is available 24/7. When the librarian is unavailable, a set of barriers will be pulled across to protect the book collection. This ensures continuous access to all colleagues to the PCs and study area.
Librarian usually available at the following times:
Monday: Working from home
Tuesday: 09:30 to 13:30 and 13:30 to 17:00
Wednesday: 09:30 to 13:30 and 13:30 to 17:00
Thursday: Working from home
Friday: 09:30 to 13:30
Please note that occasionally the librarian will not be available at these times due to to attendance at meetings, giving/attending training etc.
Accessing Print Materials:
To begin borrowing books from the library, you will need to be set up on the library management system. For this, you will need to fill in a short registration card. Please note that you will need your HSE staff card or student card if on a placement as part of this process.
You can search our library catalogue from here. After performing a search, you can use the filter to limit the search to Naas General Hospital Library.
Accessing Electronic Materials:
To access library electronic resources, the website to go to is http://hselibrary.ie/naas-general-hospital-library/
If you access this website while using a computer within the network of Naas General Hospital, many of these resources are available on an IP address basis.
However, if you are prompted to login for any of these resources, or are trying to access them from home, you will need an OpenAthens account.
OpenAthens accounts are available online from the library. To register for an Account you will need:
To register for an Athens account, please go to this page. Choose HSE (Dublin Wicklow Kildare) as your library service and Naas General Hospital for the sub library service.
If you have any problems please contact the library.
National Health Library & Knowledge Service. Health Service Executive. Dr. Steevens' Hospital, Dublin 8. Tel: 01-6352555/8. Email: hselibrary@hse.ie