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Want to find more books at the Health Library? Use Library Search

 The Health Library holds a superb range of healthcare books and ebooks. It includes specialist collections as well as key texts for students and professionals.

How do you get what you need quickly?

Use our online catalogue, Library Search, to find the key book or ebook that you need. Take a look at the essential features to use to quickly:

  • Log in to your account
  • Check your account status
  • Search for a title
  • Find out where to pick it up
  • Access an ebook
  • Focus your search results

Explore our interactive tutorial Find books and ebooks on Library Search below to learn more


Click here to view the accessible version of this interactive content

Need more help?

For links to all resources please see the Find section of our website.

Check the Training section of our website for all training opportunities, including etutorials, courses and workshops.

Contact the Health Library for more help.

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