Can Sonora Quest use Banner Health Library Services?
Yes, with some caveats. Sonora Quest users are offered full services from Banner Health Library Services. However, depending on your facility site location, you may need to sign up for OpenAthens. See included file for full details as of 3/9/21.
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NOTE: If you have a question about accessing online library resources, please read the file included with this FAQ to see if it helps.
About Us
The Library Services team is here to serve the needs of Banner Health employees and affiliates (Including Sonora Quest Laboratories). Our staff is available for remote one-on-one consultations or group instruction to help with research, search strategies, resource navigation, article delivery or sharing, citation management, literature searches and other information needs.
Visit the Library Online library.bannerhealth.com
Banner Health Library Services offers online resources and virtual assistance. Team members answer questions via chat as well as by email, telephone, and normally in-person.
Get in Touch
- Chat with Library Services Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
- Call us Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM @ 602-839-4353
- Find library tutorials 24/7 on library.bannerhealth.com
Online Resources
Databases— Medline, PubMed, Cochrane, Ovid Emcare,
**Up-To-Date is available to SQL employees on-site (SQL has its own institutional subscription)
Electronic books & journals
Board prep & MOC
Access full text articles
Offsite access for SQL employees without a Banner Health email is available with an OpenAthens account (Register on the library home page under Using the Library -- Off-Site Access).
Contact a Librarian
Request a literature search using the research request form found on the library website or email librarians@bannerhealth.com
Schedule an individual consultation
Arrange group instruction
Get assistance publishing research articles
Article Delivery
Request articles using the Article and Book Chapter request form on library.bannerhealth.com or email articlerequest@bannerhealth.com
Request articles directly within PubMed, Ovid or QxMD when you start from our special library links
Rush or urgent patient service, call 602-839-4353
Additional Services
Journal Reading Apps QxMD & Browzine
Table of Contents Alerts
Publishing assistance
Business centers at BUMCP & BDMC
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access the library from home?
In order to access full text articles from home, you will need to apply for an Open Athens account. The application can be found on our website – Off-site Access
Q: What is an OpenAthens account?
OpenAthens is an authentication system that provides access to multiple online resources with a single username and password. OpenAthens provides access to resources anytime, anywhere, from any device with an internet connection. With OpenAthens, users may also get to online databases, books and journals.
Q: Can I consult with a librarian about research and resources?
Yes; we recommend that you schedule an appointment. Consultations can be conducted over the phone or virtually on your computer.
Q: What if I would like a library overview for my staff?
Use the instruction request form found on library.bannerhealth.com to request a virtual instruction session.
Q: I work with Sonora Quest; do I have access to a specific resource?
Yes, with very few exceptions. Some resources (very few) must be accessed while on Banner Health's network. If you have any questions about a particular resource, please read the file included with this FAQ. If you still have questions please contact us.
Q: If I need to request a journal article for urgent patient care, can I use the Chat?
Yes, Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM –4:30 PM
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