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If you can’t access the full-text of an article then you may need to apply for an Inter-Library Loan. We will try to get you a copy of the article from another library. But… first things first – have you checked our available collections ? Check Library Search for the print version of the journal and article – is it already sitting on our shelves? NHS staff should check the NHS A-Z Journals List. You’ll need to log on with your Athens username. You can then check for the journal title of the article to see if it is included in our online subscription. Check Library Search to see if the article is available via Keele resources. Keele users will be able to access Keele resources either via the Keele network or by logging on with their Keele username / password. NHS library members can access Keele networked resources by requesting a temporary Keele login for walk-in access. If you still can’t find the full-text, then double-check on Google Scholar to see if a full-text ...

Library Search allows you to search our book collection. Use the simple search box to enter your search terms and select from the filter options on the left-hand-side to focus your search results. Screen-shot of an example search on Library Search You will be able to find books from Keele University Campus Library, LERC at County (Stafford) as well as the Health Library. You can request an item from any library be sent to the Health Library for you to pick up. Books are automatically renewed for most member groups, although you may receive requests to return items. Please check your email account for any requests from the library. If the title you need is already on loan by someone else then you can submit a request so that it is saved for you. You can log in to your account to check the items you have on loan, make any renewals or submit any requests.

The Health Library can help you to complete your nursing revalidation : Continuing Professional Development Attend our training courses or complete our online etutorials to upgrade your skills in finding evidence Written Reflective Accounts Use our resources to find evidence to support your written reflective accounts and relate to your practice Reflective Discussion Use our resources to find evidence to include in your reflective discussion Join the Health Library and register for your NHS Athens account to access a wealth of resources and professional support.

NHS staff who join the Health Library are eligible to request a temporary login to the Keele University network. This will allow you to access Keele networked resources, including Keele subscribed journals and databases, via the IT suite. You will also be able to access the Keele WIFI available in the Clinical Education Centre and some parts of the Royal Stoke Hospital. Bring your library card to the Health Library counter and sign for a temporary login.

NICE / Athens are experiencing a number of problems that are affecting users' ability to manage their NHS Athens account. This is affecting: registering for an account password setup and reset renewing accounts If you are having problems getting your account working, please contact your Athens Administrator.

Our short etutorials are especially designed to help you to get started using our popular resources and develop your information skills to help you to find the right information you need quickly. Getting Started eTutorials Learn about articles, journals, databases and good quality Internet resources. Use step-by-step instructions and video demonstrations to get to the good quality resources that we have for you. Information Skills eTutorials Develop your information searching skills so that you can become more confident creating a search strategy, using the right resources and appraising the articles you find.

If you’re not sure what resources you have access to or how to find the best information quickly, then check out our training programme to find out how we can help you. We have a range of courses where you can learn about evidence-based, healthcare-specific resources and develop the skills to find and appraise the information you find. Training can be delivered at the Health Library or in your department; in group sessions or via a one-to-one personalised service. Training available includes: Health Library Induction - find out what is available for you at the Health Library 10 Minute Presentation - we'll visit you at work to deliver a bite-size bit of information about the Health Library and our resources Health Library Induction Plus - a brief overview of the best information online and a reminder of the resources available via the Health Library Literature Searching Healthcare Databases - learn how to develop a search strategy and use NHS HDAS databases to se...

There is an intermittent error affecting the online form for NHS Athens registrations. The following error is displayed. screen-shot of form error NICE are aware of the problem and are investigating it.

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a very common disorder which affects children and adults. It has for many years been recognised as a childhood issue that affects focus, self-control and many other important skills. However, it has only recently been recognised as an adult problem too. The cause is an imbalance in the brains anatomy and its wiring. Although awareness surrounding adult ADHD has grown in recent years, there is still a long way to go in regards to raising awareness, which is why the Attention Deficit Disorder Association is using 2018’s campaign to not only teach the wider population about ADHD but also offer useful guidance to ADHD sufferers so that they can help themselves. For more information surrounding ADHD, please visit the Attention Deficit Disorder Association website: https://add.org/adhd-awareness/ RELATED LIBRARY RESOURCES For anyone studying the importance of improving both the awareness and knowledge of and supporting those who s...

If you don’t have time to complete your own search you can request a literature search to be completed on your behalf. This service is available to our NHS members as well as Keele University academic staff. You can send your information request to our librarian team. They will determine a search strategy, carry it out against appropriate selected resources and provide you with a list of articles that match the criteria. Where possible you will be provided with a link to the full-text. You can make a request in person by completing a form at the Health Library counter or online via our website .

New books for September : We continue to add stock to the libraries all year round.