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Library Helpsheets
The Integrated Library Service produces a growing series of Library Helpsheets to guide you through NHS resources. If there is a resource that you would like us to create a Helpsheet for, please contact us via the ‘Ask a Librarian’ enquiry service.
This page contains links to Helpsheets in Portable Document Format (PDF). To view these files you need the Adobe Reader, please link here to download.
If you need more help or further information please contact your nearest site library directly.
Library Helpsheet No. 1: Creating and using an NHS Athens account
To access any of the free NHS electronic resources, you will require an NHS Athens username and password. This Helpsheet guides you through registering for an NHS Athens account via the NHS Evidence website and shows you how to log in to your free NHS resources.
Library Helpsheet No. 2: How do I obtain the full text of a journal article?
Do you have a reference for an article you would like to read but aren’t sure where to go to get a full text copy of the article? This Helpsheet will show you how to locate the journal you require using the print and electronic journals available to you.
Library Helpsheet No 3: Quick guide to searching health related databases
Health related databases (e.g. Medline, CINAHL) are available to all NHS staff and students via NHS Evidence. This Helpsheet provides a quick reference guide to searching the databases. NB. If you are doing a more complex literature search or need more guidance and are interested in our training session, Searching Health Related Databases, please link here.
Library Helpsheet No. 4: NHS Evidence
NHS Evidence is the NHS portal to a high quality and comprehensive evidence base for everyone involved in health and social care. All NHS staff and students can access a wide range of electronic resources, including health related databases, e-journals, e-books and guidelines. This Helpsheet shows you how to find the best evidence via the NHS Evidence website.
Library Helpsheet No. 5: Keeping up to date with journal contents
Keeping up to date with the latest journal content in your area of interest can be crucial to supporting your professional development, research and evidence based practice. This helpsheet guides you through setting up journal content alerts using Zetoc.
Library Helpsheet No. 6: How to access NHS e-books
This helpsheet shows you how to find and navigate the range of e-books available to NHS staff.
Library Helpsheet No. 7: Working with Adobe Acrobat Reader and PDFs
This helpsheet covers the basic functions of Adobe Acrobat Reader and how to save, print and manipulate PDFs.
Library Helpsheet No. 8: Evaluating web resources
When searching for health information on the internet, evaluating the web resources you encounter is vital. This helpsheet offers tips on evaluating the relevence, authority, objectivity and accuracy of web resources. It also contains a quick guide to URLs and can point you towards further online resources.
Library Helpsheet No. 9: How to register for the Map of Medicine
The Map of Medicine (MoM) is an online clinical knowledge resource, of which Wirral Local Health Authority is an early adopter. This helpsheet will guide you through registering with the Map of Medicine site. The Integrated Library also provides training on the Map of Medicine; if you are interested please link here.
For further details of progress on the Map of Medicine in Wirral, please visit the Wirral PCT Map of Medicine web pages (accessible from NHS computers only).
Library Helpsheet No. 10: Using the Library Catalogue
This helpsheet offers tips on searching the book and journals collections held on the Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) online library catalogue.
Library Helpsheet No. 11: Read and Relax Collection
The Read and Relax Collection is a new collection of items purchased to provide recreational reading for all library users. This helpsheet provides information about the collection including how to find the collection and how many items can be borrowed.
Library Helpsheet No. 12: Web 2.0 technologies: RSS feeds
Have you heard the term 'RSS' but aren't sure what it means? This helpsheet will explain all and, in addition, will show you how RSS feeds can be used to keep you up to date with the latest health information being published on the Internet.
Library Helpsheet No. 13: Interpreting References
This helpsheet offers an invaluable guide to interpreting the bibliographic references you may come across in books, journals and healthcare databases.