Our vision

Empowering excellence in healthcare through continuous improvement, we lead as a trusted partner, driving informed decision-making, enhanced patient care, and fostering better health outcomes for all South Australians.   

We mobilise evidence-based information, research and innovation, shaping the future of healthcare delivery.

Our mission and purpose

We contribute to improved patient care by ensuring all SA Health staff have seamless access to the latest evidence-based information anywhere and at the time of their choosing.

We provide equitable access to the best available evidence to inform clinical and business decision making, research, innovation, education and training, tailored to SA Health staff needs.

Our values

As a SA Health enterprise-wide service, we embrace the key values adopted by all SA Health agencies and the SA Public Sector. In addition:

• Our patrons and stakeholders are at the centre of our thinking
• We engage with our patrons and stakeholders when we develop, improve and deliver our services 
• We promote transparency and trust with our patrons, stakeholders and within the library team
• We are a supportive, uplifting place to work
• We celebrate, respect and encourage diversity in the workplace
• We focus on the future, embracing new technologies and innovations to improve our services

Our service

The SA Health Library Service reports to the Chief Medical Officer, Clinical System Support and Improvement Division, Department for Health and Wellbeing, South Australia Health.

See our Library sites page for staff and site contact details.

Following is an overview of the statewide service portfolios and teams structure.

Business plan

Access to library services

All SA Health staff are eligible to access our services.

For further details, see FAQ: Am I eligible for SA Health Library Service membership?

Photo showing the view from The Royal Adelaide Hospital Library

Photo showing Glenside Health Services Library collection and seating areas

Photo of books from Historical Collection, located at The Royal Adelaide Hospital Library