N is for… are you NEW here?

Are you a new member of Keele staff? A student just finding your feet? An NHS member of staff looking for help? Is finding information becoming a blur?

We’re here to help you and we’ve got just the thing to get you started at the Health Library.

Watch our video for a short introduction of who we are and what we’ve got.

Complete our etutorial Using the Health Library and get the basics. Explore the library via our photo tour and learn about our facilities and services.

Need more?

NHS staff can check our online NHS Library Induction for more answers to those frequently asked questions about resources.

Year 3 medical students studying at the CEC can learn how to make the most of library services by completing our Y3 Medical Students Library Induction.

Want to talk to a librarian?

Keele academic staff and researchers can book a 1-to-1 induction to find out how the library service can support them. Just get in touch with the librarian training team.

Do you need to arrange an induction for a group, department or class? Just get in touch with the librarian training team.

Want a 1-to-1 chat for help with your research or project? Just get in touch with the librarian training team

More Help

You’ll find lots of help about our facilities, services and resources on our website. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or need more help.

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Stay cool at the Health Library

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Hone your critical appraisal skills with NEJM Evidence

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Our website can help - Catalogue

You can link to our catalogues from the Health Library home page - check the Quick Links options. You can use the catalogue to: search for print books search for print journals access ebooks renew your borrowed books

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