Study and IT facilities:

• There are 10 study spaces with PC’s

• We have a separate Quiet Study Room with 4 spaces for own device working and/or silent study.

• A further 4 study spaces are available within the Library

• The Cloud Wi-Fi is available free.

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Main Services:

• Literature Searching 

• Evidence based healthcare support

• Article supply

• Book loans and requests – self-service is available outwith staffed hours

• Information literacy support including training in database use
  (Please call or email to pre-book a session with the Librarian)

• Support for Revalidation and reflective practice.

• Support for Research and Quality Improvement projects

• Photocopying & printing, plus scanning & laminating (Charges may apply). The provisions of the NHS Wales Copyright license are displayed so you can make sure you stay within the law.

 

Joining the Library: 

• To join the Library please complete a membership form and call into the Library during staffed hours. Alternatively complete the online membership form

• To arrange to have a swipe card, giving access to our secure facilities - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, please contact us in person or by email library.glangwili.hdd@wales.nhs.uk

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Borrowing Books:

• You may borrow a maximum of 10 books

• Loans are for 4 weeks. You can renew on request, providing the item is not requested by another reader.

• You will receive regular email reminders about your loans

• Books not available on site can usually be requested in from another library for you

• We have a small leisure library which you are welcome to browse & to borrow!

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Literature Searches:

• We conduct Literature Searches for research, clinical audit, service improvement, patient information and education. To request a Literature Search, please contact the Librarian or complete the online literature search request form

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Current Awareness:

• KnowledgeShare provides targeted evidence updates, sent straight to your inbox and facilitates matching colleagues with shared interests.
  Please ask Library staff if you are interested in receiving evidence updates in your area(s) of interest.

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Databases:

• Access to majority of databases e.g. Medline, British Nursing Database, Embase, MIDIRS, etc.

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Evidence Summaries:

• We provide access to Dynamed Plus

• BMJ Best Practice is supplied through the NHS Wales e-Library for Health

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Article & e-Journal Access:

• The majority of journals are now available to NHS Wales staff online via the NHS Wales e-Library for Health.

• Please visit LibrarySearch for e-journal access and request a Hywel Dda Athens Login

• Please contact Library Staff for further help with article access

• Articles not available through NHS Wales LibrarySearch can usually be obtained via the Library

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​Please contact us if you have any queries about the Library Service and we will be happy to help.