Using the Health Library – check before you visit

Not sure if you want to visit the Health Library? We’ve got just the thing to convince you.

photo of the book shelves at the health library

Complete our Using the Health Library tutorial. You get a photo tour of the health library, plus information about:

Our collections
Borrowing books
Study facilities
IT facilities
Accessing the library online
Searching for information
Training opportunities
Specialist services

Try more online tutorials

UHNM staff can take a look at our Health Library Showcase for more tutorials and videos to get you started at the Health Library.

There are more tutorials to help you to develop your skills on our Information Skills etutorials web page.

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