Hafan Derwen

Carmarthen

The library is located in the main Hafan Derwen building, and provides services to all Hywel Dda University Health Board staff in the Carmarthenshire area & students on placement.

Hafan Derwen

About Us

From its early beginnings as part of the old St David’s Mental Health Hospital, the library has developed in response to changes in mental health provision over the years and currently provides a modern, 21st century library service for all Health Board staff and students, with a particular emphasis on Learning Disabilities and Mental Health.

Staffing consists of one professionally qualified, Chartered Librarian and one Senior Library Assistant, who work closely with the other four Hywel Dda Libraries to provide a comprehensive service to our patrons.

Opening Hours

Out of hours Access / Arrangements :

As it is situated on a mental health site, access to the building is controlled and users need to be allowed entry by staff working on-site, via an intercom system on the main door.

Unfortunately this does mean that access outside of staffed hours can be difficult so it is best to check with library staff beforehand if you are thinking of visiting.

Library Facilities / Access

Study and IT facilities:

There is a quiet room and an IT training room, as well as the main library space.
There are 8 PCs in the main library, 4 in the Quiet room, and 9 in the IT training suite. All PCs are networked to the library photocopier for printing.
The Cloud Wi-Fi is available free

Main Services:

Literature Searching
Evidence based healthcare support
Article supply
Book loans and requests – self-service is available outwith 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, scanning, laminating, and binding (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 arrange to have a swipe card, giving access to our secure facilities - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, please contact us in person or by email library.glangwili.hdd@wales.nhs.uk

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!

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

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.

Databases:

Access to majority of databases e.g. Medline, British Nursing Database, Embase, MIDIRS, etc.

Evidence Summaries:

We provide access to Dynamed Plus
BMJ Best Practice is supplied through the NHS Wales e-Library for Health

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