Make the most of your visit to the Health Library

The Health Library website provides you with access to a wealth of healthcare-based resources as well as a range of specialist services to support your studies, work and professional development.

Check our website to make the most of your visit

If you are planning a trip to the Health Library check out the Using the Health Library section of our website. You’ll find information about:

How to Join – NHS staff need to complete a membership form to join, download your membership form from here.

How to borrow books – learn about our book collections.

What you can do with your library card – it’s for more than just taking books out.

Facilities you can use – check the IT and study facilities.

Visiting the Health Library – any health and safety restrictions will be listed here.

How to get here – find us on Google.

Go to the Using the Library section via the top menu bar from the home page. You can then link to each sub-section from the top menu bar.

Using the Health Library page, showing the top menu

Our popular options are listed below the page title: Borrowing, Join and Getting Here.

Images represent the popular options

Access the Health Library website

The Health Library for North Staffordshire, based at the CEC (Royal Stoke University Hospital) supports Keele University healthcare-based staff and students as well as NHS staff working for our partner organisations.

The Health Library website is freely available online. You can find information about our facilities and services as well as links to access our specialist healthcare resources.

Need more help?

Please contact the Health Library for any help accessing Health Library facilities, services and resources.

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