Health Library News

 As the temperatures climb it is getting hot in the Health Library. The hot weather doesn't have to disrupt your study or work session. Here are our top tips for library visitors to stay comfortable and focused during warm weather. What you can do – hints and tips to stay cool Keep hydrated – we have a water dispenser along from the counter, opposite the training room. Please feel free to get yourself some water, cups are available or top up your own bottle. Other refreshments are available within the CEC building and the hospital. Wear loose and light clothing Find a shady spot in the library - avoid the centre of the library under the skylight, keep to the shady areas by the windows and book shelves Use the silent study room – this is often the coolest room in the library Take a fresh air break – try to find a shady spot outside if you are feeling stuffy Borrow a laptop – and try to find a cooler spot to work either at home, in the CEC or hospital. You can check laptop avail...

  We’re pleased to inform you that the Health Library in the CEC will now open on Sundays from   10am to 4pm  as part of a   six‑month trial , responding to feedback requesting additional opening hours. This trial period will allow us to assess demand, usage, and feedback before making any long‑term decisions. During Sunday opening, the Library will be available for  self‑service use only . Entry will be via the  wooden door to the Library on your right , through the entrance next to the bridge. Security staff will be present to look after the space and ensure a safe environment. During Sunday self‑service, you WILL be able to: Use your  Keelecard  or NHS Library card to swipe access the Library between  10am and 4pm Access the different study spaces and  NHS/Keele networked PCs  within the Library Issue and return items using the self‑service machine During Sunday self‑service, you WILL NOT be able to: Access the Library ...

 Anything you need to know about the Health Library? Can't find something but are too shy to ask? Please feel free to just get in touch. You can contact us: By phone : +44 (0)1782 679500 By email : health.library@keele.ac.uk Via our website : https://www.keele.ac.uk/healthlibrary/contactus/ By post : Health Library for North Staffordshire, Clinical Education Centre, Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG All our contact details are on the Health Library website . We're here to help!

 If you’re an early career researcher in nursing or medicine, you’ve already got enough on your plate—balancing clinical work, study, and the steep learning curve of research. That’s exactly why we’ve put together the Health Library’s Researchers’ Toolkit for NHS staff . It’s a one-stop hub designed to make your research journey smoother, faster, and a whole lot less overwhelming. Whether you’re planning your first study, polishing a dissertation, managing an audit, working on a quality improvement project or trying to make sense of the world of publication, the Toolkit is packed with practical, bite-sized guidance to help you get there confidently. You’ll find: Information about the Health Library to help you prepare Help in constructing your research question Step-by-step support for literature searching, critical appraisal, and referencing Links to trusted resources tailored to healthcare research Help with writing and publishing Think of it as your research companion—always acc...

  We are now cashless at the Health Library. If you need to pay any library charges or purchase anything at the counter we now only take credit / debit card payments. You don't need to visit the library to pay your overdue charges. The Health Library also offers you the option of paying any library charges online via the Keele University online store. Both Keele University members and NHS staff members can use the Keele University online store. Please see our website for more details on paying library charges and instructions on how to use the Keele University online store.

 Did you recently start working at UHNM as a new doctor? Not got round to finding out about the Health Library? Go to our new doctors video wall to get the essential information from our short videos. screen-shot of video wall for new doctors You'll find everything you need and links to resources on the Health Library website . Please contact the Health Library if you need more help.

 We are open 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday, including evening opening hours during Monday to Friday. You will need your Keele / Library card to access the Library during the evenings and on Saturday. We are only open during staffed hours, there is no out of hours access. Please check our opening times on the Health Library website before you visit. We will post any changes here.

 We're wishing all Keele students well on their academic journey. We hope that you'll stop off at the Health Library on your way. We're here to help you to succeed on your course. If you are learning at the Clinical Education Centre or are on placement locally within the NHS then we are your essential resource. Whether for a quiet study space, IT facilities, access to specialist resources or training and support we have lots to offer you. Learn everything need to know by completing our short online tutorials. We've put together the essential collection in an easy to access padlet board - Essential tutorials for Keele healthcare students . Essential tutorials for Keele students padlet board You'll find everything you need and links to resources on the Health Library website . Please contact the Health Library if you need more help.

  Have you visited the Health Library recently? We have a wealth of resources for you to search as well as facilities and specialist services to support your studies and work. Take a look at the library before you visit! Learn more about everything we can offer you by completing our online tutorial Using the Health Library . For more help contact the Health Library .

 NHS staff - make a start to the new year by joining the Health Library. You'll get: Support for your studies Use the library to help you study for any courses you're taking. You'll find a pleasant environment for studying in, access to IT facilities and a wealth of books to borrow covering a wide range of healthcare-based topics. Support for professional development You can borrow from our Medical Exam Revision collection for support when you are preparing to take your further exams. We also have ejournals, databases and clinical tools you can search to expand your clinical knowledge and find evidence to support clinical decision making. Support for research We can help you to find the evidence you need. Make a request to our Literature Search Service and we'll do the searching for you. Complete a search yourself using our bibliographic databases and full-text journals. Sign up for evidence updates straight to your inbox to stay on top of the latest published research....

 The Health Library is your Health Library. We are here to support Keele University healthcare students and NHS staff working for our partner organisations; giving you a pleasant study or work environment, providing specialist services to support your studies and patient care and getting you the best healthcare evidence. Come along and visit the Health Library to study in a quiet environment, use the university or NHS IT facilities, get help from our experienced staff or even pick up a book. Contact our specialist services to develop your skills or get help finding the best evidence you need. Search our wide range of healthcare specialist resources for books, articles, research and evidence to help you complete your assignments or make the best healthcare decisions. Complete our tutorial Using the Health Library to learn more about what we offer you. Access all our services and resources from the Health library website . More Libraries You can also visit our partn...

  A full range of services and resources are available to you across our Health Libraries at the Royal Stoke Hospital and County Hospital. Use the below QR code or link to access our online guide for further details of the services available, and for links to the library membership form, NHS OpenAthens account registration form, and further information. Doctors in training Library Guide  

Wonder what library services and resources are available to support you in your work? Click on one of the below links for a guide highlighting some of the resources or services available to you Allied Health Professionals Dentists and Dental Teams GPs and Practice Staff Healthcare Scientists Leaders and Managers Non-clinical Staff Nurses and Midwives Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians Resident Doctors For more information about the range of services and resources available to you – take a look at our library brochure Health Library Service Brochure  

NHS library cards for the Health Library all have an expiry date set.  NHS staff are be contacted before your card expires asking whether you wish to renew and continue your membership.  Please make sure that you respond to ensure that your membership continues. You'll be asked to check the details we have are correct - please let us know of any changes to ensure that you are still eligible for membership. If you have any queries about your membership you can email the library at health.library@keele.ac.uk - make sure you include your library card number if possible.

There are currently heating problems in some areas of the Clinical Education Centre. The Estates team are working hard to try to resolve but it is a major issue and not a quick fix. If you are visiting the CEC and the Health Library you are advised to wear extra warm clothing. There is also an issue with the lifts in the building and both are currently out of action.  Please note that you can access many of our resources online - ebooks, ejournals and databases. Please see our website for links for access if you would prefer to work from a different location. Apologies for any inconvenience that the above issues may cause you, but please be assured that it is hoped both issues will be resolved soon.

 Make a new year's resolution this year to make the most of your Health Library! We're got facilities, resources and services to help you to succeed on your course or in your work. Watch our 40 second video for a quick overview. You can find more details on the Health Library website: Check out the facilities that you can use at the Health Library. Find out which resources you can use to find the best evidence. Learn more about our specialist services and training opportunities . Keele staff and students are automatically members of the Health Library - your Keele card is your library card. NHS staff can join the Health Library and get an NHS library card.  So this year make sure you take advantage of all the facilities, services and resources we have to support you.

 We've introduced a new feature to help you to find what you need on our website. Use the Health Library search box to find resources, services and training opportunities. Try it now! You'll find a link to the search box on our home page , in the banner. What does it do? This new feature runs a simple search on google. Your search results are limited to the Health Library website and etutorials. Google decides on the relevancy of your results. This search option is good for looking for named resources (such as databases), library services and training opportunities. What doesn't it do? This search option does not search any of our resources. So, it will not find information for your assignments or work such as articles or books - you'll need a database for that. But you can search for a database! What do you think? We're running this as an experiment. What do you think? Is it useful or not? Send any comments, good or bad, to Cheryl, our eresources librarian, at c.ke...

 The Health Library Team are excited to launch the first edition of their digital brochure . Take a look inside to find out more about how the resources, facilities and services can support you with your work and wellbeing. Read through the brochure and click on the menu tabs above it.

 Welcome to the latest issue of the Health Library for North Staffordshire newsletter, October 2024 . Find out about the latest activities at the library and our recent blog posts. This issue includes help for new NHS members of staff and new students. You can view previous newsletters from our website .

 Of course we’d be glad to meet you, but you don’t have to visit the Health Library to use our resources and services. You can access a wealth of online resources from your workplace or home. You can make the most of our services by making online requests. Our online service provides you with the information and support you need for your work, professional development and best practice: Access ebooks online – no waiting for that key text to become available Check our journal collection online – get easy access to full-text articles Search online databases – find the latest research and best evidence Use clinical tools – for guidelines and best practice, to help you make confident decisions Complete an online form – to make a request and get help finding the information you need Staff at UHNM can complete our online tutorial NHS Online Library for UHNM Staff to learn more about how to access the online library, register for an OpenAthens account and search online resources. ...