Welcome to the Health Library e-induction

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Welcome to the Health LibraryThis session will cover the following topics:

• Accessing Library Services• Facilities available in the Library• Library catalogue• How to request books and articles• Registering for NHS OpenAthens • How to access electronic information resources (e.g. journals, databases, images,

clinical information systems, apps)• How to request a literature search• How to access additional library training

Accessing Library Services• The Health Library is located in the Field House Education Centre, Bradford Royal

Infirmary. Please click to view the BRI site map.• The Library’s opening times are:

o Monday 8:30am – 5:00pmo Tuesday 8:30am – 5:00pmo Wednesday 8:30am – 7:00pmo Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pmo Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm

• You can also Library services via the Library website.• Or you can email us at medical.library@bthft.nhs.uk and call us on 01274 364130.• Please register for Library membership

Library Facilities• Computers (x 24)*• Printing*• Photocopying• Scanning• Laminating• Binding * Outside of the Library’s opening hours computers and printing is available 24/7 in the Education Computer Suite (next to Field House Reception area) with an enabled Trust swipe card.

Library CatalogueTo see what books we have available please use the Library Catalogue

Please also see the How to use the Library Catalogue guide

How to request books & articles• If you require a book or

article that is not available from the Library’s collection please consider using the Document Supply Request Service.

• All requests cost £3 each.

Click to access Document Supply Request Form

NICE Evidence SearchNICE Evidence Search is an easy to use search engine providing access to evidence based information such as guidelines and evidence summaries.

Sources include NICE, the Cochrane Library, Royal Colleges and the BNF.

See also: NICE Evidence Search – a short guide.

Click to access Evidence Search

NHS OpenAthensNHS OpenAthens will allow you to access a wide range of electronic resources provided either nationally as part of the NHS Core Content collection or by your local NHS Trust.

Available resources include: • Journals• Databases (e.g. Medline)• Images• E-books• Clinical Information Systems (e.g. BMJ’s Best Practice)

NHS OpenAthens

Register online for an OpenAthens account

For additional information please see the OpenAthens guide on the Library website.

E-JournalsElectronic journals can be accessed from the My Journals section of the NICE Evidence Search website.

E-JournalsRemember to login with your OpenAthens username and password.

For additional information please see the How to access … E-Journals guide on the Library website.

Healthcare DatabasesThese can be accessed from the Healthcare Databases section of the NICE Evidence Search website.

Healthcare DatabasesFor additional information please see the Short and Advanced guides to Healthcare Databases on the Library website.

Primal Pictures: Anatomy TVFully interactive 3D models of human anatomy that can be explored at different levels.

For additional information please see the Primal Pictures: Anatomy TV guide on the Library website.

Click to access Primal Pictures: Anatomy TV

BMJ Best PracticeBMJ Best Practice – a point of care tool from BMJ Evidence Centre designed to support clinicians in their decision making from diagnosis to treatment.

See tutorialsClick to access BMJ Best Practice

Literature Search RequestsThe Library is happy to help with any enquiries and information requests that you may have.

Complete the online Literature Search Request Form to provide us more detail of what is required.

AppsClick on the images below to learn more:

Current Awareness ServiceSign up for targeted current awareness bulletins

Library TrainingSign up for library training using the Library Training Booking Form.

Sessions offered include:• Searching for evidence• Accessing online journals• Anatomy TV• BMJ Best Practice• Creating personalised email alerts• Appraising evidence

Thank you for completing the Health Library e-induction session. We hope you found it useful.

If you have any additional questions or would like to offer feedback on this session please contact us at:• medical.library@bthft.nhs.uk • 01274 364130• The Health Library, Field House Education Centre,

Bradford Royal Infirmary.