We think libraries offer great support to nursing and healthcare assistants. Well, we would, wouldn’t we? But don’t just take our word for it. The British Journal of Healthcare Assistants published a series of articles explaining how you can use your library’s services and resources to support your course studies and work.
Access British Journal of Healthcare Assistants
Staff at UHNM have access to this journal. You’ll need to log in with an NHS OpenAthens username. Register for your username by completing this online form. For more help about NHS OpenAthens see our web page here.
Reading Articles
The links presented below will take you to an access page where you can choose which format to view the article in – PDF or online. You can also select to view all the articles in the same issue. See the image below for an example article.
Using the Library: articles from the British Journal of Healthcare Assistants
Read these short articles to learn more about how you use
libraries:
What libraries are available to you? It might be more than you think.
Making
the most of libraries, part 2: finding information
We offer you a range of healthcare specialist search tools to help you to find the information you need. Our experienced librarians can help you to use the right tools.
Making
the most of libraries, part 3: searching the internet
Learn about the pros and cons of using google and google scholar.
Making
the most of libraries, part 4: journals
What are journals and how can they help you? You can use a range of search tools from the library to find articles from journals.
Making
the most of libraries, part 5: evaluating information using the CRAAP Test
Learn about the CRAAP checklist to make sure you are using good quality, relevant information.
Misinformation
and fake news: how librarians can support healthcare assistants
Learn how to fact check the information you find.
Information
allies: how librarians can support healthcare assistants
We’re here to help. We can provide training and advice on using resources and searching for information. Please just ask!
Help from the Health Library
- Join the Health Library – to make the most of everything we can offer you join the Health Library
- Support for Nursing and Healthcare Assistants – check out this page for advice on how to use your health library and links to resources
- Information Skills eTutorials – develop your search skills by completing our online tutorials
- Training for UHNM staff – contact our training team for information about courses or if you want some 1-to-1 advice

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