Information Skills for Health

You can now complete the CASP (Critical Appraisal Skills Programme) checklist online, then download and save it. Use the CASP checklists to help you to critically appraise different published research studies. You can now complete the form online, then download and save to your computer. Great for keeping a record of your critical appraisals and to add to your CPD or skills portfolio. screen-shot of an edited CASP checklist

What is it? EthOS is an e-theses online service provided by the British Library. Participating institutions can deposit a digital copy of the theses of their researchers so that they can be accessed by a wider audience. Key Features You can search the database of theses using a simple search box. You can download a copy of a thesis – note that you will need to register in order to do this. Not all documents can be downloaded. How can it help you? You can use this database to check whether someone has produced a thesis in the topic area you are looking at. You can view a copy of a thesis to see how they are laid out and constructed before you complete your own. How to access it? The Ethos database is freely available online. You will need to register and log in to download a copy of a thesis.

Health Library News: Search for an Author on Library Search #AcBookWeek... : It is Academic Book Week this week – do you want to read books by our academic staff? Why not check whether we have their books in our coll...

Health Library News: Academic Book Week 23rd to 28th April 2018 #AcBook... : It is Academic Book Week this week – “a celebration of the diversity, innovation and influence of academic books”. So we thought we would ...

We help students, academics, researchers and NHS staff to access the articles that we don't subscribe to. Our library staff delivered 211 inter-library loan article requests. If you are struggling to get full-text access to the articles you need, apply for an inter-library loan. You can find the details on our website . 211 ILL Supplied

We help NHS users to access online resources - 136 staff members registered for an athens username in Jan-Mar 2018. You can register by completing the online form ; you'll then be able to access ejournals, ebooks and databases . 136 new athens users

What is it? The BNF and BNFc are the British National Formulary and British National Formulary for Children. They are drug references, providing authoritative and practical information on the prescribing, monitoring and administration of drugs and medicines. Key Features The BNf and BNFc are available in a range of formats: Print – a print cope of each text is always kept in the library; search our catalogue Library Search to find copies. eBook - you can access the BNF & BNFc online via Medicines Complete. You will need either an NHS Athens account or Keele University computer login details. Search Library Search for the link or go directly to Medicines Complete . On the Internet – the BNF and BNFc are available as part of NICE Evidence . You can access the content without logging in. Mobile App – there is also an app version of the BNF / BNFc, see here for more details You will find information about the drug, including: Indications & dos...

Journals Added – CK Global Advances in Radiation Oncology ; Years of Coverage: 2016 to present; ISSN: 2452-1094; Package/Collection: Hematology-Oncology- Palliative;  https://www.clinicalkey.com/ dura/browse/journalIssue/ 24521094 Arthroscopy Techniques ; Years of Coverage: 2013 to present; ISSN: 2212-6287; Package/Collection: Orthopedics Extended;  https://www.clinicalkey.com/ dura/browse/journalIssue/ 22126287 Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports ; Years of Coverage: 2013 to present; ISSN: 2213-3232; Package/Collection: Neurology;  https://www.clinicalkey.com/ dura/browse/journalIssue/ 22133232 Human Microbiome Journal ; Years of Coverage: 2016 to present; ISSN: 2452-2317; Package/Collection: Infectious Disease;  https://www.clinicalkey.com/ dura/browse/journalIssue/ 24522317 Human Pathology: Case Reports ; Years of Coverage: 2014 to present; ISSN: 2214-3300; Package/Collection: Pathology Extended;  https://www.clinicalkey.com/ dura/browse/journalIssue/...

Our Librarians have completed 51 literature searches so far this year for NHS staff and Keele academics. If you need help finding for the information you need for a project or piece of research, then get in touch. 51 Literature Searches

Our Librarian Training Team delivered 141 training sessions in Jan-Mar this year. Why don't you check out what is on offer to you? 141 training sessions delivered

Journals Removed Clinical Update ; ISSN: 1070-7212; Package/Collection: Internal Medicine Extended; Title discontinued. Recommended alternative –  Clinical Therapeutics  (journal) Perspectives in Vaccinology ; ISSN: 2210-7622; Package/Collection: Allergy and Immunology; Title discontinued. Recommended alternative –  Vaccine  (journal) Books Added – CK Global Atlas of Cardiac Surgical Techniques  (Sellke, Frank) 2nd ed; ISBN: 9780323462945; Package/Collection: Cardiothoracic Surgery; New edition (replaces 9781416040651);  https://www.clinicalkey.com/ dura/browse/bookChapter/3-s2. 0-C20170029749 Bancroft’s Theory and Practice of Histological Techniques  (Suvarna, S. Kim) 8th ed; ISBN: 9780702068645; Package/Collection: Pathology Extended; New edition (replaces 9780702042263);  https://www.clinicalkey.com/ dura/browse/bookChapter/3-s2. 0-C20150001435 Chordomas and Chondrosarcomas of the Skull Base and Spine  (Harsh, Griffith) 2nd ed; ...

We have simplified the help pages for the NHS eJournals ; you’ll find hints and tips as well as links to our etutorial and details about ongoing problems.

What is it? NHS Choices Behind the Headlines is part of the NHS Choices website . The Behind the Headlines section investigates and analyses reported news headlines on health-related topics – separating fact from fiction or exaggeration at least. Key Features You’ll find analysis of recently reported health topics. The website investigates how the news has been reported; it identifies the research paper that the news is based on and critically appraises the paper to determine whether the reported headlines are justified. Items are presented in chronological order, although you can select to view items by category. How can it help you? The articles created here can show really useful examples of how to critically appraise a paper. They also give you pointers as to the types of questions you should be asking when looking at how research has been conducted. How to access it? NHS Choices Behind the Headlines is freely available on the Internet. You can also find t...

On Saturday 14 April 2018 Athens/ Eduserv will be carrying out essential maintenance affecting all administrative functions and some end-user/patron services. More details around exact timing will be added to the  status page  in due course.  OpenAthens administration and user functions: The administration area will be unavailable for up to three hours. OpenAthens users will be unable to: register for a new account; reset their password; change their email address; activate their account. The sign-on service should not be affected but considered ‘at-risk’ for the duration of the maintenance period. Access to the administration area will be re-enabled at the earliest opportunity but account list / search features will be unavailable for up to a further six hours. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

We've updated our Current Awareness section to help you to quickly work out what you need to stay up-to-date with your healthcare interests: Current News -  You can keep aware of the latest issues affecting healthcare and the NHS by using good quality newspapers, news websites, news TV programmes and radio news bulletins. Professional News -  Receiving regular bulletins and updates from your professional organisations will help you to be aware of the latest developments and guidance affecting your profession. Organisations can use a variety of different communication tools, including social networking. You don't have to sign-up for all of them, pick the one(s) that most suit you. Latest Research -  Keeping up-to-date with the latest research will mean that you want to develop in-depth knowledge of your particular topic, subject or research area. This may involve a variety of research sources: latest published research connecting with colleagues and researcher...

Health Library News: What could you learn about this week? : If you are not sure where to get help about our resources or how to develop your information skills then check out our web page I want to le...

NHS England-wide access to Trip Pro has been extended for a further 12 months. A ccess to Trip Pro is via IP address: NHS staff should get seamless access to the ‘Pro’ version of Trip from the NHS network.  The features that come with NHS England-wide institutional Trip Pro access, over and above the free version of Trip, are listed   here .

What is it? The Information Skills etutorials are a range of online tutorials to help you to develop your information skills and learn how to find the right information you need more effectively. This series of etutorials are written by the staff at the Health Library . Key Features The Information Skills etutorials include: An easy-to-read layout Interactive elements Multi-media elements Printable results Are short Screen-shot of the etutorial Check Your Skills Complete the etutorial Check Your Skills to find out what your searching skills are and how you can improve them. How can it help you? Our etutorials give you an opportunity to develop and learn in your own time. Developing your Information Skills will help you to find good quality information for your studies and work more effectively. How to access it? Our etutorials are freely available online. Video Watch this video for an overview of the skills that will help you ...

Here are some quick step-by-step instructions on how to find out whether you have access to the full-text of an ejournal. 1. Start at the Health Library home page Screen-shot of the Health Library home page 2. Click on the Library Search option on the right-hand Quick Links list Screen-shot of the Quick Links section 3. Select the “Keele eJournals A-Z” option on the Library Search page Screen-shot of Library Search 4. Enter the Journal Title that you want to check; select the search button Screen-shot of the eJournal Search page 5. The list of titles that match your search terms will be presented in a list. If the journal title you want is in the list then click the option “View Online” to see which issues are available. Screen-shot of search results 6. You need to check whether the holdings cover the year / volume / issue for the article you are looking for. In this example the journal is available online at Journals@Ovi...