This is what YOUR Library can do for YOU!
Library staff can:
- Help with enquiries.
- Do literature searches.
- Help you set up alerts in your chosen subject.
- Provide training in a range of subjects, including literature searching, reflective reading and writing and study skills
- Ask us about evidence alerts on your chosen topics using KnowledgeShare.
- Guidance on referencing
Most resources require you to have an OpenAthens account – Go to: https://openathens.nice.org.uk - ClinicalKey is our platform for books and journals on all medical specialities
- NHS Evidence provides access to authoritative clinical and non-clinical evidence and best practice http://www.evidence.nhs.uk/
- A large collection of e-books
- Healthcare databases including Medline, CINAHL, Embase and BNI
View the SWIMS Catalogue: www.swims.nhs.uk
Find books, journals and e-books in all NHS libraries in the area.
You can renew your loans online with your library card number.
Borrowing books:
You can borrow books for 28 days (some are shorter loan periods). Renew books twice, in person, by phone or online at www.swims.nhs.uk.
Returning books:
Return books to the issue desk when staffed or the book return bin out of hours.
Library Card:
Complete a membership form to receive your SWIMS library card.
Use your card to borrow up to twelve books at a time. Your card is for your use only.
Website http://dchlibrary.com/
Twitter @DCHLib
Email library.office@dchft.nhs.uk
Tel. 01305 255248