#NewWaysNovember
This is the blog of the Health Library at County Hospital, PGMC, Stafford which is one of two libraries for staff and students working at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust and partners.
In honour of Black History Month, ClinicalKey are hosting a panel highlighting the vital contributions of Black healthcare professionals throughout history and the opportunities/challenges still faced today. Our panellists will share their expertise and stories, addressing systemic inequities and their impact on patient care.
This session aims to provide insights into creating a more inclusive and supportive healthcare environment for all. Whether you're a provider, administrator, or simply interested in this important topic, don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the experts!
Join us and be part of the conversation! https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2898da7c-c07f-4083-b2f3-8df48daebd6a@9274ee3f-9425-4109-a27f-9fb15c10675d
Books, literature searches and
access to electronic resources are only a part of the service your health
library provides. The library is also a physical space where you can study or
get work done away from a noisy or overcrowded office or a busy home. It
is also a good "time out" zone to de-stress and chill and refocus
your mind.
Here's what you will find in the Health Library at County:
•NHS Networked PCs
•Books
•Study Space
•External WiFi
•Laptops/space to use your own devices
•Printing
•Photocopying/scanning
•Laminating
•Vending machines
•Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff
As well as our physical print bookstock, UHNM staff also have access to a wide array of e-books which can be read on line and sometimes downloaded. All you need to access them is an OpenAthens password.
If you haven't got an OpenAthens password you can self-register using your uhnm email address here: https://openathens.nice.org.uk// (there is more help should you need it here: https://www.keele.ac.uk/healthlibrary/training/onlineguidesandsupport/athens/ )
Clinical Key
Besides journal articles there are lots and lots of the latest ebooks available via our subscription to Clinical Key on a wide range of clinical topics. Take a look at our guides to Clinical Key here: https://www.keele.ac.uk/healthlibrary/training/onlineguidesandsupport/clinicalkey/
Kortext
There are around 100 titles on this site on a range of topics including many from the popular "...at a glance" series. Once logged in with OpenAthens type University Hospitals of North Midlands in the institution box and then on the page that comes up click on "collections" next to books and the titles will gradually all appear in an alphabetical list. Click on the images to access the books.
Library Search
You can also find some of our e-books alongside print copies in our library catalogue some are for Keele users only but others are available to NHS staff such as the Oxford Handbooks online collection. Access the catalogue here: https://www.keele.ac.uk/healthlibrary/find/librarysearch/
To help you use and access all our e-books as mentioned above there are further helpful guides on our website here: https://www.keele.ac.uk/healthlibrary/find/ebooks/