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Christmas closedown and changes to 2023 weekend hours
14 December 2022

The Philson Library closes at 3pm Thursday, 22 December 2022, and reopens at 8am Wednesday, 4 January 2023. 

From 4 January 2023 onwards, normal hours resume, and weekend hours change to 9am-8pm Saturday and Sunday. 

The following services are unavailable over the closedown period:

Any questions? Please Ask us. We are happy to help.

Best wishes for the festive season and summer holidays from all the staff at the Philson Library.

Access to e-resources issues
17 November 2022

Update 17 November 2022: Access issues are now resolved

Following the catalogue upgrade work yesterday, 16 November, 2022, we have identified some users are unable to access materials in the E-resources catalogue. We are working to resolve this issue with high priority and apologise for any inconvenience.  

If you are impacted and require something urgently, please contact the staff at the Philson Library.

Update: Website and e-resources changes are live
16 November 2022

A number of changes, to support the ADHB branding refresh and a piece of work within Te Tumu Herenga | Libraries and Learning Services to upgrade and migrate the e-resources catalogue to the cloud, are now live. 

What this means for you 

  • Te Toka Tumai Auckland subscription databases remain available via the Databases search and you are able to browse databases by category. 
    • Tip: Expand the ‘ADHB | Te Toka Tumai Auckland’ entry to browse the range of subscription databases.   
  • Te Toka Tumai Auckland subscription e-journals remain available via the Journal search. 
  • Logging in / access are not impacted.  

Any questions? 

If you have any questions or run into any issues, please Ask us.

E-resources changes coming up
7 November 2022

The following changes are coming in mid-to-late November as part of the recent ADHB branding refresh and a larger piece of work within Te Tumu Herenga | Libraries and Learning Services to upgrade and migrate the e-resources catalogue to the cloud.

What this means for you

  • You’ll notice the ADHB Library Links homepage name will officially change to Te Toka Tumai Auckland Library Links.
     
  • The ADHB e-resources catalogue will change to Te Toka Tumai Auckland e-resources.
     
  • Due to the catalogue upgrade, URL hyperlinks will change for the Te Toka Tumai Auckland e-resources catalogue, e-journals, e-books and databases.
     
  • After the changes go live, you should update your bookmarks for quick access. We'll post a reminder on Te Toka Tumai Auckland Library Links homepage.
     
  • Te Toka Tumai Auckland subscription databases remain available via the Databases search and you will also be able to browse databases by category.
     
  • Te Toka Tumai Auckland subscription e-journals remain available via the Journal search.
     
  • Logging in / access will not be impacted. 

Any questions?

If you have any questions or run into any issues, please Ask us.

Philson Library Queen’s Birthday and Matariki hours
19 May 2022

Philson Library will be open, with reduced hours, on the following public holidays:

Public Holiday Date    Hours
Queen's Birthday      Monday, 6 June 2022    9am-5pm
Matariki Friday, 24 June 2022    9am-5pm

 

 

 

On Tuesday, 7 June 2022, standard hours resume.

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The University’s Covid-19 vaccination policy
10 January 2022

Update 5 April 2022

  • As of 11.59pm Monday 4 April 2022, our University Covid-19 Vaccination and Testing Policy has been revoked. However, there are some University activities where Government vaccine mandates still apply.
  • For more details, see Covid-19 information for our community.
The following policy, which took take effect from 4 January 2022, is now revoked as at 11.59pm Monday 4 April 2022:

You need a valid My Vaccine Pass to enter our campuses and must upload a copy to the University’s Vaccination Declaration Portal.

This policy applies to the University community, including staff members, students, consultants and contractors, and to anyone engaged in activities under the direct control of the University.

This policy applies to everyone who accesses the University’s campuses and facilities, except:

  • When accessing health services, including health teaching and research facilities
  • Access to Early Childcare Centres
  • Parents and carers accompanying those above
  • School students participating in secondary-tertiary pathway programmes; or
  • Accessing on-campus retail and banking facilities; or
  • Traversing outdoor public areas (streets and paths) only

Read more about the University's Covid-19 Vaccination Policy.

Philson Library services at Orange setting
21 December 2021

All our libraries including Philson Library are open normal hours with infection control and public health measures in place.
The main entrance doors of the Faculty of Medical and Health Science building are open as normal. 

Borrowing and requesting

  • A current Library Associate Membership and Campus ID Card is required to borrow and request books
  • Visit our libraries and browse the shelves for items. You may borrow up to 100 books.
  • Our popular Click and Collect service continues to be available. Request books held at any of our libraries and collect them from the library of your choice. 
  • From Monday 2 May 2022 requesting books already on loan (recalls) is available again. There is a minimum of 5 days from the date of issue before a book on loan can be recalled/requested.
  • We will email you when your item is available to collect, or if a book you have on loan has been recalled by another patron
  • Request the books you need using the Request form
  • Please return books that are due. We will email you if there is a change in due date for any of your books on loan, so make sure you’re checking your email address regularly. Fines may be incurred for overdue books.

Visiting the library

Digitisation of articles and book chapters

If you require assistance or have any questions, Ask us.

Christmas closedown and changes to 2022 weekend hours
15 December 2021

The Philson Library closes at 3pm Thursday 23 December 2021 and reopens 8am Wednesday 5 January 2022. 

From 5 January 2022 onwards, normal hours resume and weekend hours change to 9am-5pm Saturday and Sunday. Until further notice, entry to the main Faculty of Medical and Health Science building is on swipe card access for anyone with a University of Auckland Campus ID Card. If you do not have a Campus ID Card, phone the Philson Library helpdesk on arrival and we will let you in. Instructions are also at the building's entrance.

The following services are unavailable over the close-down period:

  • After-hours returns will be unavailable as the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences building is officially closed during this period. 
  • Article and book requests resume on Wednesday 5 January.
  • Associate Membership processing resumes on Monday 10 January.
  • Research consultations and literature search services resume on Monday 10 January. 
  • There is a wealth of material available within the ADHB databases, e-journals and e-books for both patient care and project work.

Any questions? Please Ask us. We are happy to help.

Best wishes for the festive season and summer holidays from all the staff at the Philson Library.

Philson Library services at Red Setting
22 September 2021

All our libraries including Philson Library are open normal hours with infection control and public health measures in place.

Click and Collect

The Click and Collect service will continue. 

  • Request the books you need using the Request form
  • A current Library Associate Membership is required
  • You may request available books from all campuses 
  • Requests for books already on loan (recalls) are not available
  • Find out more about requesting books
  • If you need to remain isolated for health reasons, let us know, and we can courier books to you.
  • We will email you when your book is ready to collect
  • The Philson Library collection point is outside the side door entrance at the front of the main Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences building

Visiting the library

  • Please check our current opening hours before arriving
  • Bring your University of Auckland Campus Card to collect your request
  • For the health and safety of our community, there are mask wearing requirements (unless an exemption applies) when indoors when attending teaching and learning activities, and/or in publicly accessible areas. See full details on masks on campus.
  • In line with the changes to the government's COVID-19 Protection Framework that came into effect on 25 March 2022, use of the NZ COVID Tracer app while on campus is no longer required. QR codes will continue to be available throughout our campuses, for those who wish to use them.
  • As of 11.59pm Monday 4 April 2022, our University Covid-19 Vaccination and Testing Policy has been revoked. However, there are some University activities where Government vaccine mandates still apply. For more details, see Covid-19 information for our community.

Returning your books

  • You may return books that you have borrowed.
  • No fines will be charged if you cannot return books, except for short loan items where normal fines apply.

Document Delivery 

If you require assistance or have any questions, Ask us.

Philson Library Queen’s Birthday hours
13 May 2021
Queen’s Birthday   Monday 7 June 2021   Open 9am-5pm 

On Tuesday, 8 June 2021, standard hours resume.

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Philson Library Anzac Day hours
8 April 2021

Article and book chapter requests will not be processed while the Library is closed.

Sunday, 25 April 2021 Closed
Monday, 26 April 2021 Closed

On Tuesday, 27 April 2021, standard hours resume.

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Philson Library Easter and ANZAC Hours
26 March 2021

Requests for articles and book chapters will not be processed while the Library is closed.

Good Friday, 15 April  Closed
Saturday, 16 April  Closed
Easter Sunday, 17 April  Closed
Easter Monday, 18 April Closed
Tuesday, 19 April  9am-5pm
ANZAC Monday, 25 April Closed

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Philson Library services at Alert Level 2
18 February 2021

The Philson Library is currently open our standard hours.

Borrowing and Requesting
Our popular click and collect service will continue. ADHB Associate Members may request books held at any of our libraries and collect them from your library of choice. 

  • We will email you when your item is available to collect.
  • Delivery is also available for Greenlane and community sites.  
  • ​Find out how to request a book.

Articles and book chapters may be requested using the ADHB Library Links Request form.

  • Please enter one item only per request. 

Visiting Campus  
Bring your Campus Card to collect your requests, borrow books, and use study spaces.

  • If you do not have a Campus Card please ensure you have your ADHB ID card with you. 
  • When on campus, we encourage physical distancing and request that you follow all posted signage, and advice to wear a mask and wash hands regularly. 
  • If you are unwell, please stay at home. 
  • Please use the NZ COVID Tracer app and ensure bluetooth is turned on in the app.

If you have any questions please email adhblibrarylinks@auckland.ac.nz 
We look forward to welcoming you back!
 

Philson Library services at Alert Level 3
16 February 2021

The Philson Library is currently closed.

From Monday 1 March  2021, the Philson Library will be operating as a collection point only for our click and collect service, weekdays 9am-5pm

  • You can request the books that you need through the Request form.
  • We will notify you when they are ready to collect.
  • ​To collect requested items from the Philson Library please bring your University of Auckland Campus Card with you and a mobile phone to check-in with the Covid Tracer App.  On arrival at the main Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences building, you will need to call the Library lending desk for access. Further instructions will be outlined at the building’s entrance.

You can continue to Request an article or Ask us a question during Alert Level 3.

Philson Library public holiday closures
27 January 2021

The Philson Library will be closed on the following public holidays:

Auckland Anniversary Day    Monday, 1 Feb 2021  Closed
Waitangi Day  Saturday, 6 Feb 2021  Closed
Waitangi Monday    Monday, 8 Feb 2021  Closed

Article and book requests, literature searches, and research consultations will be unavailable while the Library is closed.

Changes to Philson Library hours and services over Christmas and New Year
10 December 2020

    Opening and closing hours

    • Wed 23 December 2020 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
    • Thurs 24 December 2020 to Mon 4 Jan 2021 - CLOSED
    • Tues 5 January 2021 -  normal hours resume

    Services

    • Article and book requests, Literature searches and Research Consultations are unavailable from 3pm Wed 23 December to Mon 4 January
    ADHB E-Resources announcement #3
    23 November 2020

    We are excited to release the new ADHB E-resources catalogue on the ADHB Library Links website. We’ve also made changes to the homepage to support the new search and browse options. 

    Use the new ADHB E-resources links on the homepage to: 

    • Easily find ADHB online resources including the full-text of articles and chapters within ADHB e-journals and books.  
    • Sign-in to view your library account and save items and searches with library membership. 

    Some University e-resources may still show in the ADHB E-resources catalogue. These will disappear once we complete the transfer process.

    You will still be able to find the University of Auckland e-resources and print books in the separate University of Auckland Catalogue, including books in the Philson library. You may also request what you need if you can’t access it via the catalogue. 

    We welcome feedback on the new design or any issues, please email adhblibrarylinks@auckland.ac.nz.

    See also:

    ADHB E-resources announcement #2

    ADHB E-resources announcement #1

    ADHB E-Resources announcement #2 
    28 October 2020
    We are pleased to announce that from 9 November we will enter a two-week changeover/ transition period with the ADHB e-resources project. Over this time, we will gradually transfer the ADHB resources into the new ADHB e-resources search interface.  

    As this happens ADHB e-journals and e-books will transfer out of the current Catalogue available on the Library Links homepage.  

    If you can’t find what you are looking for in the Catalogue during this period, you can search the ADHB E-journals list and the ADHB E-books collections. If you are unable to find what you need you can request it.   
    The new interface will be available in the week of 23 November. We will still be adding ADHB e-resources and removing University of Auckland content, but you can start getting familiar with the new search function. We expect the changeover process to be complete by the week of 30 November.   
      
    The new E-resources interface means you can easily find ADHB online resources including the full-text of articles and chapters within ADHB e-journals and books.  
      
    Keep an eye out for more announcements on Library Links about the features of the new ADHB E-resources interface.  

    If you have any questions or feedback, please email adhblibrarylinks@auckland.ac.nz.  
      
    See also: ADHB E-Resources announcement #1

    Library Services under Alert Level 1
    8 October 2020

    The Philson Library is back to normal hours. You are welcome to browse and borrow items and use Library computers, printers, and study spaces. Our helpdesks are open and our friendly staff are available to support you with any questions that you may have.

    Borrowing and Requesting

    Our popular click and collect service will continue. ADHB Associate Members may request books held at any of our libraries and collect them from your library of choice. We will email you when your item is available to collect. Delivery is also available for Greenlane and community sites.  Find out how to request a book.

    Digitisation of journal articles or part of a book may be requested using the Request form on ADHBLibrary Links. Please enter one item only per request.  

    Visiting Campus  

    Bring your Campus Card to collect your requests, borrow books, and use study spaces. If you do not have a Campus Card please ensure you have your ADHB ID card with you. 

    We recommend you use the Government’s NZ COVID Tracer app to keep a personal track of your movements.  

    Returning books and fines  

    To help with making library books available to everyone again, we encourage you to return them by their due date. If someone requests a book that you have on loan, you’ll need to return it earlier.

    Normal overdue fines are currently being charged. 

    Keep an eye on My Library account for an overview of your loans and requests.

    If you have any questions email adhblibrarylinks@auckland.ac.nz  
    We look forward to welcoming you back! 

    ADHB E-Resources announcement #1
    30 September 2020

    Change is rapid in the e-publishing world and the Library is committed to exploring how best to supply a catalogue of e-resources to ADHB staff.  

    We are excited to announce that from late November ADHB e-resources will be available in a new interface, accessed from ADHB Library Links. The new interface will enable you to easily search and browse online resources paid for by ADHB, especially the full text of e-journals and e-books.  

    You will continue to have access to the University of Auckland Catalogue, which includes the print books and journals held in the Philson Library.  

    We will keep you posted about the switch-over to the new interface as we get closer to this exciting launch.  If you have any questions, please email adhblibrarylinks@auckland.ac.nz.  

     

    Contact information

    Phone: +64 9 923 5532

    adhblibrarylinks@auckland.ac.nz

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