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Are you just starting in the NHS in North Staffordshire? Did you know that you can join the Health Library?

NHS staff from our NHS partners can join the library. We have more than just books to help support your work. With your library card you will be able to:
  • Borrow items from the library (we have DVDs as well as books)
  • Request Inter-Library Loans
  • Request a Literature Search
  • Book on a training course
  • Access the Keele network via walk-in access
  • Pay for photocopying and printing
  • Access the library during evenings and weekends
Why don’t you come along and join. Complete our application form and bring it with your NHS ID to the library counter.

For access to our online resources make sure that you register for an NHS Athens username.
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