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   You don’t have to visit the Health Library to make the most of our resources and services. We have developed a short etutorial to help UHNM staff get to grips with our online resources and services. Complete our presentation  NHS Online Library for UHNM  to learn how to: Register for an OpenAthens account to access online resources Access and read ebooks Find online journals Search the NHS Knowledge & Library Hub Access databases Register for KnowledgeShare Evidence Updates Find online training support Request a service Try more online tutorials Take a look at our  Health Library Showcase  for more tutorials and videos to get you started at the Health Library. There are more tutorials to help you to develop your skills on  our Information Skills etutorials web page.

  Not sure if you want to visit the Health Library? We’ve got just the thing to convince you. Complete our  Using the Health Library tutorial . You get a photo tour of the health library, plus information about: Our collections Borrowing books Study facilities IT facilities Accessing the library online Searching for information Training opportunities Specialist services Try more online tutorials UHNM staff can take a look at our  Health Library Showcase  for more tutorials and videos to get you started at the Health Library. There are more tutorials to help you to develop your skills on  our Information Skills etutorials web page.

Don't worry!  Complete the online  NHS Library Induction  to make sure you make the most of everything the Health Library offers you. Learn more about: Joining the library Registering your OpenAthens account Key resources you’ll need Using your mobile phone Where to get help finding information Staying up-to-date How to contact the library Try more online tutorials UHNM staff can take a look at our  Health Library Showcase  for more tutorials and videos to get you started at the Health Library. There are more tutorials to help you to develop your skills and learn more about the Health Library on   our Information Skills etutorials web page.  

 The Health Library will be closed for the bank holiday Monday 28th August 2023. Please see the Health Library website for access to online resources .

As a healthcare worker, you understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest information and research in healthcare. This is exactly why you should consider booking an information skills training session at the Health Library. Develop your information skills to enhance your research skills, enabling you to find the most relevant and credible sources of information. This helps you to make informed, confident clinical decisions and provide the best possible care for your patients. Book on our training sessions to learn how to use various databases, search engines, and other resources to quickly and efficiently find the information you need. You will also learn how to critically evaluate sources, identify bias and assess the quality of the information you find. By booking an information skills training session, you will gain valuable knowledge and skills that will benefit you throughout your entire career. UHNM Staff Book a 1-to-1 training session Book your indi...

Stay up-to-date with the latest changes to eresources and get bite-sized learning to make the most of them – follow our Information Skills for Health blog . We post lots of useful information about: New eresources Updates to eresources Quick step-by-step instructions to using eresources eTutorials Videos Latest training opportunities And more… We add our blog posts to our Twitter feed, so you can follow there too . 

 Access specialist support from the Health Library and save time and money. Our services can get you to the information you need quickly: Inter-Library Loan (ILL) Service – don’t waste money purchasing online articles. Our ILL service will help you to get to information sources which are not covered by our subscriptions. We will try to borrow or copy the relevant items from another library on your behalf. Literature Search Service – request a literature search and one of our experienced librarians will do the search for you. You’ll receive a report including a list of the articles and research we have found for your topic. Complete the online form to make a request. NHS Outreach Service – users working for the Staffordshire ICB or for North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare can contact the Outreach Librarians for help accessing resources. We also have pages to support specific groups of staff to help you to get straight to the resources that will benefit you most. ...

  August is Psoriasis Awareness Month – initially introduced by the National Psoriasis Foundation in the United States (as Psoriasis Action Month) it is now recognised globally in order to raise awareness of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis is more than just a skin condition, and it can affect people physically and psychologically. It is currently estimated that it affects between 2% and 3% of the UK population - up to 1.8 million people. RELATED LIBRARY RESOURCES  The Health Libraries, both at the Royal Stoke and County Hospitals, offer numerous resources related to psoriasis. Whether you or a family member has the condition, or you care for patients that do, there are numerous texts available to assist you. In the lists below you’ll find a small selection of items. To locate these items, simply go to our online catalogue or ask at the counter. This document covers the following resources – books, journals, journal articles and patient information.  BOOKS ·  Psor...

  You can access a wealth of online resources, purchased especially for NHS staff. Get research papers, case reports, established information, recommendations and guidelines, management information, patient information, clinical calculators and much more. We have a variety of good quality, evidence-based resources for you to use: ebooks, journals, databases and clinical decision tools; providing you with up-to-date information to help you make confident decisions. All easily accessible with your NHS OpenAthens username, saving you time. Take a look at our short video for a brief overview of some key resources. Complete our etutorial Finding NHS Resources for a list of resources to support a number of information needs. Log in to resources from our NHS Resources web page . Watch this video to learn more about our NHS Resources web page: Need more help? Contact the Health Library if you need any help accessing or using our online resources or have any trouble findin...

  Whether you are treating patients, starting a research project, updating your skills or completing professional training you need the best evidence. Make sure you register for your NHS OpenAthens username Access up-to-date, reliable information You can access multiple online resources with a single username / password. Resources include healthcare specialist ebooks, journals, databases, calculators, overviews, guidelines and clinical decision support tools. Stay up-to-date Get the latest information you are interested in, straight to your inbox; follow updates, sign-up to alerts or register for our KnowledgeShare service. Save time Use resources that get you straight to the evidence you need quickly and use the right tools to link to full-text immediately. Improve patient care Use the right resources to help you to make confident clinical decisions complete literature searches for comprehensive research projects improve your skills develop your career NHS Op...

  Make the most of your Health Library at the CEC; get support for your studies, professional development, work, research and patient care. The Health Library can help you in so many ways. We’ve put it altogether in the Health Library Showcase for UHNM staff We’ve a warm welcome for you – watch our videos for an introduction of what we can offer you. It’s easy to visit us – get the essential information about facilities you   can use at the Health Library. Develop your digital skills – take a look at our videos, try an online tutorial or book your first training session. Find the best evidence – check with us for help getting the right information; we’ve a plethora of great resources for you. Get started – complete our online induction and sign-up for key services. Complete our Health Library Showcase for UHNM staff to get your UHNM career off to a good start and make the most of the facilities, services and resources we can offer you.