Study and IT facilities:

• There are 9 study spaces with PCs in our Library Resources Room

• We have a separate Quiet Study Room with 8 spaces for own device working and/or silent study.

• Our IT Training Room has 9 further PC’s that can be used when the timetable shows availability. 

• The Cloud Wi-Fi is available free.

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Main services:

• Literature Searching 

• Evidence based healthcare support

• Article supply

• Self Service Book loans and requests

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

• Support for revalidation and reflective practice.

• Photocopying & printing, plus laminating, scanning and binding (Charges apply) 

 

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

• Once you have completed a membership form, please call into the library office for an induction tour; you can arange this bu contacting us Library.withybush.hdd@wales.nhs.uk

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Borrowing Books:

• You may borrow a maximum of 10 books

• Loans are for 4 weeks but you can renew on request

• You will receive regular email reminders about your loans

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

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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.