Health Library News

  As we head towards summer it is important to look after your skin and protect it from the sun.  Skin Cancer Awareness Month takes place every May to highlight the risks associated with exposure to ultraviolent light & to raise awareness about the importance of sun protection. RELATED LIBRARY RESOURCES     The Health Libraries, both at the Royal Stoke and County Hospitals, offer resources related to this topic. In the lists below you’ll find a small selection of items from our collection. To locate these items, simply go to our online catalogue or ask at the counter.  This document covers the following resources – books , journals , journal articles and patient information .   BOOKS   Skin Cancer ; Cazzato, Gerardo; 2025; (IntechOpen) – available online as an Open Access e-book Fast Facts: Skin Cancer ; Agnew, Karen L; Bunker, Chris; Arron, Sarah T; 2013; (Health Press); 2 nd edition – only available as a Keele e-book ABC of Skin Cancer ; Ra...

  Whether you’re an undergraduate tackling your first systematic search, a postgraduate refining a dissertation, or a researcher navigating complex evidence resources, literature searching can feel overwhelming. Choosing the right databases, building effective search strategies and documenting your methods all take time and specialist knowledge. The Health Library is here to help students and researchers find the evidence they need, faster and with confidence. Our online information skills etutorials are designed to help you build strong searching skills, whenever and wherever you need them. Our bite‑sized tutorials guide you through: Turning your topic into a clear search question Choosing the right health databases Using keywords, subject headings, and boolean operators Searching effectively for articles, reviews and research evidence Saving, refining, and documenting your searches Perfect for students at all levels and busy researchers, the etutorials are flexible, pra...

  *** The  Health Library will be closed for the May bank holidays:  Monday 4th May and Monday 25th May. *** Please check our website for opening hours information.

  We’re pleased to inform you that the Health Library in the CEC will now open on Sundays from   10am to 4pm  as part of a   six‑month trial , responding to feedback requesting additional opening hours. This trial period will allow us to assess demand, usage, and feedback before making any long‑term decisions. During Sunday opening, the Library will be available for  self‑service use only . Entry will be via the  wooden door to the Library on your right , through the entrance next to the bridge. Security staff will be present to look after the space and ensure a safe environment. During Sunday self‑service, you WILL be able to: Use your  Keelecard  or NHS Library card to swipe access the Library between  10am and 4pm Access the different study spaces and  NHS/Keele networked PCs  within the Library Issue and return items using the self‑service machine During Sunday self‑service, you WILL NOT be able to: Access the Library ...

 Improve communication with your patients to improve their health outcomes. Book your place on our Health Literacy Awareness course to learn more. This session, accredited by the Royal Society for Public Health UK (RSPH), aims to: introduce you to the concept of health literacy; consider the impact low health literacy can have on your work, your patients, and the NHS; and explore practical methods that can be used to help improve health literacy and the patient experience. It is a 1 hour interactive session delivered online.  Dates available: Monday 27th April 10:00am Tuesday 19th May 12:00pm Monday 29th June 10:00am To book: email Jonathan Hutchins at jonathan.hutchins2@uhnm.nhs.uk

  This event takes place every April with the aim of raising awareness and acceptance of autism and changing attitudes towards autistic people.  It creates opportunities to share information and ideas on how to support autistic colleagues, students or family members. RELATED LIBRARY RESOURCES     The Health Libraries, both at the Royal Stoke and County Hospitals, offer resources related to this topic. In the lists below you’ll find a small selection of items from our collection. To locate these items, simply go to our online catalogue or ask at the counter.  This document covers the following resources – books , journals , journal articles and patient information .   BOOKS       Autism in nursing and healthcare ; Barber, Christopher; 2025; (John Wiley & Sons) An essential guide to caring for people with a learning disability and autistic people: enabling a cross-field approach ; Jones, Helen; Page, Andrea; Salmon, Samantha; 2025; (...

 Your NHS OpenAthens username gives you access to to excellent healthcare-based resources. Are you using them efficiently and effectively to get the evidence you need? Make the most of NHS resources; develop your skills by making the most of the training opportunities available at the Health Library. Read our latest NHS OpenAthens bulletin below or open the bulletin in a new browser tab . NHSOpenAthens bulletin April 2026 by Cheryl Kent