NEW! NHS Library Induction – what can the library do for you?

Are you an evidence-based practitioner? Have you just started working in the NHS in North Staffordshire?

Where will you get help to make sure you find the evidence to support your clinical decisions?

Find out how the Health Library can help you in your work, CPD and patient care. Complete our online induction tutorial to learn more about our facilities, services and resources. You can:

Join the library
Register for your OpenAthens account
Learn about key resources
Access full-text
Learn more about training opportunities and how we can help you to develop your information skills
Ask us to find evidence for you

The tutorial Is available to ALL our NHS staff – staff working for UHNM, North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare, Clinical Commissioning Groups in Staffordshire and GPs and GP practice staff within Staffordshire. It includes:

Frequently asked questions
Short videos
Links to get you started

Let us help you to deliver the best patient care. Complete our online NHS Library Induction tutorial to find out how.

Please complete our feedback form at the end of the tutorial to let us know what you thought and whether you would like any extra information. Or add a comment in the box below.

Please feel free to share our induction with your NHS colleagues.

For any more help or queries get in touch with us at health.library@keele.ac.uk

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