Dhuft jun docs aug 2012
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The East Dorset NHS Library Service offers resources and support for research, professional development, and patient care through easily accessible collections and training. Registration is straightforward, providing access to books, journals, and databases, along with tailored assistance from librarians. Services include borrowing materials, literature searches, and training sessions on effective resource use and evidence-based practices.
Dhuft jun docs aug 2012
- 1. How can the Library Service help me? East Dorset NHS Library Service Alison Day, Principal Librarian alison.day@poole.nhs.uk
- 2. Documents to Help and assistance to support research locate and use information effectively Access to the knowledge base – evidence to support patient care Information to support personal professional development Some peace and quiet
- 3. How to start taking advantage of what is available?
- 4. Registration is easy - complete, sign and return a form and we will issue you with a library card If you have a library card like this already please re-register with your new job details
- 5. Membership provides access to collections and facilities at
- 6. How can I find books and journals? Use the catalogue: www.swims.nhs.uk Search by keyword, author or title to find printed and electronic books and journals in NHS libraries across the South West
- 7. Example: Catalogue search for electronic books Use ‘words anywhere’ Filter by ‘electronic books’
- 8. Psychiatry electronic books: search results
- 9. How do I borrow books ? Books kept locally at an East Dorset NHS Library can be borrowed for 4 weeks and may be renewed by phone, online or via email Books from other NHS libraries may be requested and will be delivered for you to collect from the library.
- 10. How can I find a relevant journal article? Use a bibliographic database and use the search tools to help locate relevant articles. Registering for NHS ATHENS provides access to databases such as PsycINFO with sophisticated search tools and direct links to electronic full text articles
- 11. I don’t understand why my article isn’t available electronically. • Not everything is available electronically but please don’t despair
- 12. How do I get an NHS Athens password for literature searching and accessing electronic articles and books?
- 13. Self-register for NHS Athens at work You can then access the resources at home or at work www.swice.nhs.uk Information leaflets and training are available
- 14. Health Information Resources at www.swice.nhs.uk Self-register for NHS ATHENS here Access databases here Map of Medicine Access electronic journals here
- 15. Select Healthcare Databases Advanced Search to take advantage of search tools Click here to amend your NHS ATHENS account details
- 16. Moved from another Trust? Change your account details
- 17. Help – I’m not used to using the NHS ATHENS resources Why not book an overview session with a qualified librarian. We can tailor training sessions to suit individual needs.
- 18. Examples of some of our training sessions: • How to locate evidence-based reviews • How to use the Cochrane Library • Evidence-based health care methodology • Accessing electronic journal articles and books • Effective Literature searching techniques using bibliographic databases such as Medline or PsycINFO • Basic tools for critical appraisal • Getting started with NHS Evidence www.evidence.nhs.uk • Using the library catalogue effectively • Using Map of Medicine
- 19. Database searching training includes… Saving searches Combining searches Clipboard Thesaurus Limits e.g. date Using best evidence filters Creating ALERTS
- 20. What to do when you are short of time Ask for a literature search If you are trying to locate some information for patient care and you don’t have time to search yourself then please contact the Librarian and ask for a literature search. We will select the most appropriate databases to search and send you abstracts of papers that may be relevant. You can then select from the list any of which you would like to see the full text.
- 23. Library staff are available to help you
- 24. Thank You for Listening Any Questions? Alison Day, Principal Librarian alison.day@poole.nhs.uk