Study and IT facilities:

• There are 9 study spaces

• 8 Workstations

• Comfortable seating area

• The Cloud Wi-Fi is available free

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Main Services:

• Literature Searching 

• Evidence based healthcare support

• Article supply

• Book loans and requests – self-service is available out of staffed hours

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

• Support for Revalidation and reflective practice.

• Support for Research and Quality Improvement projects

• Photocopying & printing, plus scanning & laminating (Charges may apply). The provisions of the NHS Wales Copyright license are displayed so you can make sure you stay within the law.

 

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

• To gain access to our secure facilities – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, please contact us in person or by email library.bronglais.hdd@wales.nhs.uk

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Borrowing Books:

• You may borrow a maximum of 10 books

• Loans are for 4 weeks. You can renew on request, providing the item is not requested by another reader

• You will receive regular email reminders about your loans

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

• We have a small leisure library which you are welcome to browse & to borrow!

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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.