Study and IT facilities:

• There are approximately 12 study spaces

• The library has 12 NHS PCs available with 1 networked printer. These are all available out of staffed hours.

• There is also a training suite of 6 computers available to book through the library.

• The Cloud Wi-Fi is available for free

 

Main Services:

• Literature Searching

• Article supply

• Book loans and requests

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

• A current awareness service (via email)

• Binding service (small charge)

• Photocopying & printing

 

Joining the Library:

• To join the library please contact us in person, by phone, email or by completing the online form

 

Literature Searches:

• We conduct Literature Searches for research, clinical audit, service improvement, patient information and education

• Literature searching requests will be accepted face-to-face, over the phone, online, or via email and returned to you via email.

 

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

 

Article & eJournal Access:

• The majority of journals are now available to NHS Wales staff online. Please visit LibrarySearch for access

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

• Requests are accepted face-to-face, over the phone, or via email and articles are returned to you via email, or collected directly from the library.

 

Evidence Summaries:

• We provide access to Dynamed Plus

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