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/
Key Features
Clinical Search Engine use the search engine to search across a wide range of content, including Medline, for your clinical question. Predictive text is used to help you enter your search terms and filters are available to help you to focus your search.
Available to UHNM staff via OpenAthens.
Reminder that the Health Library will be self-service on Bank Holiday Monday. Facilities will remain open for those with 24/7 access. Pop in or email us library@uhnm.nhs.uk to arrange your access.
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