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Trust Library Services – Here for you Chris ThorntonHead of Library Services Rini Banerjee Michelle Dutton Colette King Librarians Christine Bond Carol McGrath Jane Phasey Library Assistants THE LIBRARY TEAM Press the ESC key any time to access other programs

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Trust Library Services – Here for you WHERE TO FIND US Press the ESC key any time to access other programs TRUST LIBRARY, EDUCATION SOUTH Oxford Road Tel: , /11484, Fax: Pedestrian access routes are: Exiting the entrance foyers to any of the hospitals and turning (right) onto the boulevard heading in the direction of Nelson St. Education South is on the left hand side, opposite Rehabilitation, before the mini roundabout on Nelson St By using the MRI link corridor on the first floor, exiting at the Main Entrance at ground level onto Nelson St and turning left at the mini roundabout. Education South is directly ahead. The nearest car park for visitors is on Grafton Street. AND ALSO…

Trust Library Services – Here for you …ON STAFFNET! Check out our intranet site direct at: uk/intranet/libraries/libraries3. asp uk/intranet/libraries/libraries3. asp …or navigate from Departments on the top frame, and on the next page find the link under Library Services Press the ESC key any time to access other programs

Trust Library Services – Here for you MON –THU: FRI: (From st Friday every month for staff training) OPENING TIMES Press the ESC key any time to access other programs

Trust Library Services – Here for you We are here to help ALL our users make best use of our services and facilities. Various pieces of assistive equipment are available and library documentation can be reproduced in large print upon request. Please alert library staff to any special needs which you may have. If needs are still not catered for, please speak to the Head of Library Services. ACCESS Press the ESC key any time to access other programs

Trust Library Services – Here for you BOOKS: You can borrow up to 6 items for 4 weeks. Some items have one week loan status. Items out on loan can be reserved for you. Check the catalogue on our intranet site for our book list. We have a number of special collections including: Management, Physiotherapy and Allied Health OUR SERVICES Press the ESC key any time to access other programs

Trust Library Services – Here for you BOOKS: For checking book stock further afield, we have access to a N W Health Libraries' Joint Catalogue, covering Greater Manchester, Cumbria & Lancashire and Cheshire & Mersey. Access via: and request items through the Trust Library as inter library loans. OUR SERVICES Press the ESC key any time to access other programs

Trust Library Services – Here for you OUR SERVICES JOURNALS: Our holdings cover most clinical topics and management. Consult the lists at the issue desks or on the intranet. A number of titles are available electronically. Press the ESC key any time to access other programs

Trust Library Services – Here for you OUR SERVICES INTER LIBRARY LOANS: We provide a loan service for books and supply copies of journal articles from other North West Health libraries, BMA, British Library and Manchester University’s John Rylands Library. (Charges are made for this service) Press the ESC key any time to access other programs

Trust Library Services – Here for you ELECTRONIC RESOURCES Trust Library Services pages Accessible via staffnet, these Intranet pages provide access to various guides, e-resources and general library information. ntranet/libraries/libraries3.asp Press the ESC key any time to access other programs

Trust Library Services – Here for you ELECTRONIC RESOURCES NHS Evidence ( This is an open access simple search engine that allows users to search only professional medical and healthcare related websites as checked by NICE. The system features a number of quick limits, as well as an accreditation flag. Press the ESC key any time to access other programs

Trust Library Services – Here for you ELECTRONIC RESOURCES NHS Evidence – Journals and databases ( Allows access to full text journals, e- books, major health databases and other resources. Available any time, from any PC with Internet access – at work or home. Ask staff for an NHS Athens username and password. Press the ESC key any time to access other programs

Trust Library Services – Here for you ELECTRONIC RESOURCES INTERNET ACCESS Intranet and Internet facilities are available in the library. Some locally purchased online resources are also available for use – please ask library staff for more information. Press the ESC key any time to access other programs

Trust Library Services – Here for you NEED HELP TO FIND RESOURCES? TRAINING SESSIONS Our programme runs throughout the year. See notice boards or the intranet for details of our courses. There is no charge for this service. Press the ESC key any time to access other programs

Trust Library Services – Here for you NEED HELP TO FIND RESOURCES? LITERATURE SEARCHES Professional staff can conduct searches on your behalf. There is no charge for this although subsequent print outs or downloads may be chargeable. This service is not available to students. Press the ESC key any time to access other programs

Trust Library Services – Here for you NEED HELP TO FIND RESOURCES? CURRENT AWARENESS We provide access to a number of electronic current awareness bulletins (topics include local authors, general health news, health management and mental health). Please speak to library staff for more details. Press the ESC key any time to access other programs

Trust Library Services – Here for you OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE… Inductions and Library tours Photocopying, printing and scanning facilities Document binding service AV collection Press the ESC key any time to access other programs

Trust Library Services – Here for you HOW TO JOIN IF YOU ARE… …a Trust employee in ANY department or a student on placement* come to Trust Library Services and complete an application form. Trust ID badge or other proof of eligibility required. *Please ask library staff about other eligible groups Press the ESC key any time to access other programs

Trust Library Services – Here for you Library staff are here to help you. If you have any queries about any aspect of our service, please ask for assistance. To contact the Head of Library Services: / Press the ESC key any time to access other programs