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Health Library (Royal Stoke) walk-in access resumes Monday 17th August

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 Walk-in access to the Health Library resumes on Monday 17th August.

 Library opening times will be Monday – Friday 9 am – 4.30 pm.

 An appointment to collect books or to use NHS PCs is no longer required

 Available services: book browsing, loans and returns, inter-library loans, study spaces and a limited number of NHS PCs due to social distancing.

Logins to use the Eduroam wifi on your own device can also be issued.

Until advised by Keele University, the IT Suite and Keele networked PCs remain unavailable.

The book bin in the CEC exit porch will be available for returned items between Monday – Friday 8.00 am – 5pm.

 Entry to the library will be via the wooden doors so ensure you have your library card as you will need to swipe in. (Those without a valid library card will need to use the intercom and sign in). This is to ensure compliance with track & trace requirements.

 For your safety there is a one way system in place for the library and CEC. Please follow signage.

 As per government guidance, a face covering should be worn in the library.

Please observe social distancing and follow all guidance as displayed.

 

 Health Library (County)

 The Health Library at County is open for book browsing, returns, study space and PC access, Monday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm.

Out of hours access is not available.

 

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