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Keeping Up-to-Date – current awareness service trial

Do you want to keep up-to-date in your subject area? Would you like a one-stop-shop to browse relevant information sources?
We are trialling a current awareness service that will allow you to:
  • Browse the latest headlines from subject specific journals and websites
  • Sign-up to email alerts to keep you informed of the latest headlines
  • Link to our subscribed resources
We currently have a small selection of topics on offer including:
  • Health News – headlines from a range of newspapers and Dept of Health resources
  • Professional News – for medics and nurses, providing you with information from your professional organisations
  • Commissioning – news and articles related to commissioning
  • And others
If you would like to request a page set up for your subject area or would like to suggest any suitable resources to be added, then please get in touch with the eResources Librarian .

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