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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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