Library Services
The Education + Resource Centre at the Alfred is a statewide resource centre on HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmissible Infections for the Victorian community.
At the Education + Resource Centre, you will find a range of items, including brochures, books, magazines, newsletters, multimedia and teaching kits. There are resources that are easy to understand along with more technical resources and research. Our staff can assist you in understanding the health information that is available. Either drop in and search our collection, otherwise phone or email us, or you can search through our many online resources.
The Education + Resource Centre provides a wide variety of up-to-date information on HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmissible Infections and covers:
- basic and in-depth information on each infection/virus
- living well
- treatment and care, including complementary therapies
- support services
- current research
- prevention of infection
- education
What will you find at the Centre?
- Brochures and fact sheets
- Books, journals, newsletters
- DVDs and multimedia
- Posters
- Teaching kits and information for schools
- Internet access
Small samples of information can be sent to members of the Victorian community on request.
Opening Hours
- Resource Centre - Drop in hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am- 4:30pm
- Telephone Contact Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30am- 4:30pm
Journals and Publications
The ERC has a comprehensive range of journals and publications on HIV, Hepatitis and STI's. You can come in and browse our collection or find out what journals and publications we have through the link below. Some of these are available to access online. See our Online Library page to search collections or do a literature search.
Library borrowing information
The borrowing of items from the library is free and is available to anyone in the Victorian community with a long-term interest in borrowing from the Education + Resource Centre. Loans are 4 weeks and renewable. The Centre can also mail out material.
To become a member simply complete a Borrower Registration form and return it to the Centre.
Contents Alert Service
The ERC provides an electronic alert service which notifies those who register, of new journal articles that have been published. This can assist them in providing up to date evidence based practice within the field.
To be eligible to receive this service you must work within the Health or Community Sectors and have a professional interest in HIV, Hepatitis or STIs.
Requests for assistance with literature searches are also available. Contact the ERC librarian to find out more.
