All branches of The Healthcare Library of Northern Ireland are closed on Monday 18th March for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. Branches will re-open as normal on Tuesday 19th March.
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New Haematology/Blood Transfusion Current Awareness Bulletin
The Healthcare Library of Northern Ireland has relaunched its haematology current awareness bulletin under the title of Blood, to include links to new, full-text articles, guidelines and Cochrane systematic reviews relating to blood medicine and blood transfusion.
View the first issue, and subscribe to future issues, by going to: http://libguides.qub.ac.uk/healthcarelibrary/medicinebulletins/blood
Or, if the subscription form on the above website is blocked at your location, please email Richard Fallis, Specialist Librarian for Medicine, Dentistry & Healthcare Sciences, and he will sign you up for the bulletin. Richard’s email address can be found at: https://healthcarelibrary.qub.ac.uk/TrainingandSupport/SpecialistLibrarians/
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Relaunched Obstetrics and Gynaecology Current Awareness Bulletin
Due to a surge in demand, the Healthcare Library has relaunched its obstetrics and gynaecology current awareness bulletin, which contains links to the full text of new journal articles, Cochrane systematic reviews and more.
View the first issue of the relaunched bulletin, and subscribe to future issues via email, by going to:
https://libguides.qub.ac.uk/healthcarelibrary/medicinebulletins/gynaecology
If you have any questions about these or other medicine current awareness bulletins, please contact Richard Fallis, Specialist Librarian for Medicine, Dentistry & Healthcare Sciences: https://healthcarelibrary.qub.ac.uk/TrainingandSupport/SpecialistLibrarians/
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New Neurology Current Awareness Bulletin
The Healthcare Library has launched a new neurology current awareness bulletin, containing links to the full text of brand new journal articles, Cochrane reviews and more.
View the first issue, and subscribe to future issues via email, by going to:
http://libguides.qub.ac.uk/healthcarelibrary/medicinebulletins/neurology
If you have any questions about these or other medicine current awareness bulletins, please contact Richard Fallis, Specialist Librarian for Medicine, Dentistry & Healthcare Sciences: https://healthcarelibrary.qub.ac.uk/TrainingandSupport/SpecialistLibrarians/
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Pop-up Libraries
Watch out for a pop-up library coming to a venue near you over the coming months. The Healthcare Library staff will be out and about at various locations in different Trusts to answer your questions. Follow us on Twitter @healthcarelib or look out for local promotion for further details.
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The Healthcare Library of Northern Ireland Loan Period Survey 2018
Many thanks to all our users who responded to our 2018 survey on loan periods. It is important to get your viewpoint and feedback when considering introducing any changes.
The survey ran during November, and The Healthcare Library received surveys from 102 people, with most respondents working in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, and falling into the Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting profession. A total of 76.5% indicated that they thought the current 4 week loan period is fair. A total of 79% would like their books to be automatically renewed to a maximum number of 5 renewals. 31% responded that they would like to be able to renew their books an unlimited number of times.
After collating together the responses to the survey, The Healthcare Library are able to confirm the following:
- There will be no change to the current set-up regarding loan periods. The length of the loan period will remain at 28 days.
- The Healthcare Library is not in a position to move to automatic renewals – this is not currently possible via our library management system. However, when it does become available, the option should be considered for this particular group of library members.
We value your feedback and comments. If you have further comments, compliments or complaints about The Healthcare Library service, please use the feedback form online to register your comment:
https://healthcarelibrary.qub.ac.uk/About/Feedback/
Update notice: After a recent technology update we are now able to revisit your requests for a move to automatic renewals. This is currently being investigated by a Library Renewals Group and we will inform you of any changes if they are possible. We always value your feedback, and, wherever possible will endeavour to improve our services to offer you the best possible facilities.
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Ovid access
We are aware that there are ongoing problems with Ovid connecting to other online resources and are currently investigating this.
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The McClay Library Phase 3 Expansion Project – January 2019 Update
This is the latest in a series of regular updates planned for the 2018-19 academic year which will keep you informed on progress of the McClay Library Phase 3 expansion project.
The project is progressing well with most of the work currently concentrated in the area which is being extended outside Short Loan and in the courtyard area behind Borrower Services.
The Language Teaching Room has now relocated from the bottom of the atrium to Room 0G 028 (turn left after lifts/toilet block on entering the ground floor). The Language Resource Room remains in its former location.
No particularly disruptive work is anticipated over the next few weeks and anything likely to cause a disturbance will be carried out as early in the morning as possible.
In the meantime, if you have any particular feedback or questions, please contact: library@qub.ac.uk.
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New Current Awareness Bulletins: Obesity, and Cancer Medicine and Surgery
The Healthcare Library is launching 2 new medicine current awareness bulletins for 2019, containing links to the full text of brand new journal articles, Cochrane reviews and more.
View the first, and subscribe to future, issues of both bulletins by clicking on the links below:
Obesity: http://libguides.qub.ac.uk/healthcarelibrary/medicinebulletins/obesity
Cancer Medicine & Surgery: http://libguides.qub.ac.uk/healthcarelibrary/medicinebulletins/cancer
If you have any questions about these or other medicine current awareness bulletins, please contact Richard Fallis, Specialist Librarian for Medicine, Dentistry & Healthcare Sciences: https://healthcarelibrary.qub.ac.uk/TrainingandSupport/SpecialistLibrarians/
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The Healthcare Library of Northern Ireland Christmas Opening Hours
Please find details below of the Christmas Opening Hours of the various branches of the Healthcare Library of Northern Ireland.
The Healthcare Library of Northern Ireland at the Royal Victoria Hospital
Monday 17 December 8.30am – 5.30pm
Tuesday 18 December 8.30am – 5.30pm
Wednesday 19 December 8.30am – 5.30pm
Thursday 20 December 8.30am – 5.30pm
Friday 21 December 8.30am – 5.30pmThe Library is closed from Saturday 22 December to Tuesday 1 January inclusive, reopening at 8.30am on Wednesday 2 January 2019.
The Healthcare Library of Northern Ireland at Queen’s Medical Biology Centre
Monday 17 December 9.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 18 December 9.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 19 December 9.00am – 5.00pm
Thursday 20 December 9.00am – 5.00pm
Friday 21 December 9.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday 22 December 9.30am – 1.00pmThe Library is closed from Saturday 22 December at 1.00pm to Tuesday 1 January inclusive, reopening at 8.30am on Wednesday 2 January 2019.
The Healthcare Library of Northern Ireland at Altnagelvin Area Hospital
Monday 17 December 9.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 18 December 9.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 19 December 9.00am – 5.00pm
Thursday 20 December 9.00am – 5.00pm
Friday 21 December 9.00am – 5.00pmThe Library is closed from Saturday 22 December to Tuesday 1 January inclusive. Normal opening hours resume on Wednesday 2 January 2019.
The Healthcare Library of Northern Ireland at Antrim Area Hospital
Monday 17 December 9.00am – 4.30pm
Tuesday 18 December 9.00am – 4.45pm
Wednesday 19 December 9.00am – 2.00pm
Thursday 20 December 9.00am – 4.30pm
Friday 21 December ClosedThe Library is closed from Friday 21 December to Tuesday 1 January inclusive. Normal opening hours resume on Wednesday 2 January 2019.
The Healthcare Library of Northern Ireland at Craigavon Area Hospital
Monday 17 December 9.00am – 5.00pm
Tuesday 18 December 9.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday 19 December 9.00am – 5.00pm
Thursday 20 December 9.00am – 5.00pm
Friday 21 December 9.00am – 4.30pmThe Library is closed from Saturday 22 December to Tuesday 1 January inclusive. Normal opening hours resume on Wednesday 2 January 2019.
The Healthcare Library of Northern Ireland at Knockbracken Healthcare Park
Monday 17 December 9.00am – 4.45pm
Tuesday 18 December 9.00am – 4.45pm
Wednesday 19 December Not staffed
Thursday 20 December 9.00am – 4.45pm
Friday 21 December 9.00am – 4.45pmThe Library is closed from Saturday 22 December to Tuesday 1 January inclusive. Normal opening hours resume on Wednesday 2 January 2019.
