We couldn’t agree more with B. B. King so we’re delighted to release our Teaching programme for this autumn. Here are just some of the skills we would love to share with you: Find quality health information to support your work and research Access online journals with your OpenAthens password Use EndNote to manage your references for research and assignments …
Read moreHow did we make a difference in 2016-17? Read our latest annual report
6th September 2017The Brighton and Sussex NHS Library and Knowledge Service Annual Report for 2016-17 has been published. It briefly illustrates some of the ways our work has made an impact on patient care, service improvement, study, research and clinical teaching over the last year. The report shows how our services were used in comparison to previous years, with many areas showing increased activity …
Read moreEndNote X8 is here
26th July 2017EndNote, the reference management software package, is available for use on computers in all our libraries. We have upgraded to the latest version, X8. EndNote allows you to collect, organise and export your references and is invaluable for anyone writing essays, dissertations, theses or journal articles. If the Library and Knowledge Service’s expert searching team run an evidence search for …
Read moreNew course for teachers, educators and facilitators!
20th July 2017Make the most of the longer days and refresh your skills
24th March 2017Just released: our April – June 2017 teaching programme! Whether you’re returning to study, revalidating your qualifications, researching patient care or setting up a Twitter presence for your team, the Library and Knowledge Service provides a range of courses to support you. Book onto one now at the Royal Sussex County Hospital or Princess Royal Hospital: http://www.bsuh.nhs.uk/work-and-learn/library-services/training-courses/
Read moreUsing KnowledgeShare to improve your access to evidence
31st January 2017The Library and Knowledge Service has a number of ways to help inform your improvement work, teaching, or research. We can find the latest evidence to answer a specific clinical or managerial question. We’ll refresh your skills in finding and evaluating research. And we can keep you up-to-date in your field with regular evidence updates. Now, all of these services …
Read moreNew Year, new you: refresh your skills in 2017
4th January 2017Just released: our January to March 2017 teaching dates! Whether you’re returning to study, updating your CPD or researching patient care, the Library and Knowledge Service provides a range of teaching sessions that will help you: Find authoritative healthcare research effectively and efficiently to support patient care, service improvement, research, professional development and coursework Critically read research papers in order …
Read moreDo you want to access full-text journal articles quickly?
1st December 2016Whether you’re writing assignments, researching best patient care or reading around your speciality, our one-hour course is for you. Accessing journals with OpenAthens gives an overview of all the e-resources provided by the library and shows you how to access full-text articles with your OpenAthens account. Book yourself a place now: https://www.bsuh.nhs.uk/library/information-skills/overview-of-information-resources/
Read moreNeed help updating your mandatory training?
16th September 2016Iris drop in support is now available for staff at PRH: Friday 16th Sept 2.30 – 4.00pm Tuesday 20th Sept 2.30 – 4.00pm Wednesday 28th Sept 2.30 – 4.00pm Thursday 6th October 2.30 – 4.00pm More sessions to be announced. All sessions are in the Library at PRH. Remember sessions for RSCH staff are offered every Monday mornings 10.00-1.00pm and …
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