Information Skills for Health

 Unsure about how to access Health Library resources? We've got all the details you need on our new tab - Access Resources . Just click on the tab above for details of how to borrow books and access online resources.

 Not sure how to use that key resource? Want a reminder of the key features of a database? Just look up to the tabs of this blog... You'll find a new tab Databases and more...  We have listed some of the essential etutorials as well as help pages and blog posts to help you to get to grips with some of our most popular and key resources.

Start to develop your literature searching skills; follow these easy steps to improve your searching.  I have updated the tabs for this blog. Check the new Literature Searching tab (above) to learn how to conduct a literature search to find the information you need for your studies, research, work and patient care. You'll find all the steps listed along with links to blog posts and etutorials to help you to develop your skills.

  Get your medical career off to a good start by making the most of the Health Library facilities, services and resources. We’ll support your professional development, ongoing work and patient care. Here’s how… Study at the Health Library Come along to the Health Library for a quiet study environment where you can catch-up with paperwork, meet colleagues and complete training. Use NHS-networked computers or borrow an NHS-based laptop to access online services and resources. Ask library staff if you need any help. Run quick searches Run simple searches for the evidence you need on the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub, across a wealth of NHS-based health focused resources. You get immediate full-text access to our subscribed resources and a quick pop-up form to request what we don’t have. For more detailed searching try our healthcare specialist databases to complete your literature search. Get evidence updates Stay up-to-date with the latest evidence and changes to clinical pract