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Bodleian Health Care Libraries
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We support Oxford University (Medical Sciences Division) & Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We have libraries at the JR, NOC, Horton & Old Rd Campus.

OUH: https://nhs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Oxford Uni: https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/libraries
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Need a break from your 2000 page book about haematology? The Cairns Library at the JR has a small collection of classic & contemporary literature, from Austen to Sansom to Hemmingway.

These books are available 24/7 to borrow or enjoy in the library.
@OUHospitals
@OxfordMedSci
A sign that reads 'Welcome to our Wellbeing and Fiction Collection, here to help you relax and unwind' with some novels on either side of the sign.
November 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Did you know that we provide a free reference checking service for our readers, ideal for those doing literature/systematic reviews? Send us your list and we'll check the full-text availability of every item. We've checked >6000 references so far this year @medsci.ox.ac.uk @ouhospitals.bsky.social
A laptop keyboard with a magnifying glass sitting on top of it.
November 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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We also offer sessions on managing your references, science communication and conference posters! Again, staff & students in @ouhospitals.bsky.social and @medsci.ox.ac.uk are welcome to sign up. www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/ask/workshop...
A photo of a white and grey atrium with lights hanging down from the ceiling. On the wall is a lareg white noticeboard, with the following text on it: "Designing a conference poster in medicine: Getting started." A graphic with the following text: "Introduction to Zotero for medicine; Introduction to Endnote for medicine". The graphic also features an image of a round table with books piled on top of it and the iSkills logo in the bottom left corner. A photo of a presentation. On the display screen at the front of the room is the following text: "Science communication: An introduction to translating your research for a non-specialist audience."
November 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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A reminder about our free iSkills sessions on literature searching, advanced searching & systematic reviews. Sessions are facilitated by our Bodleian Health Care Librarians. Staff & students in @ouhospitals.bsky.social & @medsci.ox.ac.uk are welcome to sign up. www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/ask/workshop...
November 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Want to brush up on your literature searching skills but short on time? Grab a cup of coffee & watch our outreach librarian’s bitesize vids (2-6 mins) about search strategies, Medline, PubMed, MeSH terms & grey literature! Perfect for busy researchers!

libguides.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/medsci/videos
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November 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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The NHS Knowledge & Library Hub is the gateway to most NHS library resources and connects NHS staff to high-quality knowledge and evidence resources all in one place. Accessible from anywhere - Open Athens account needed for full access.
libguides.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/NHS/Hub
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November 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Staff and students at the University of Oxford have free access to systematic review management software, Covidence. buff.ly/HIgkOgQ

Attend the free Covidence webinar on Tue 18 Nov (2pm) to learn the basics. buff.ly/nTSp2qh

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November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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If you're based at the Horton Hospital, come and join our Horton Library monthly book club and chat with fellow bookworms in a relaxed setting. All welcome. Next meeting on 18 November.
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@medsci.ox.ac.uk

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image of front cover of book "Expo 58" by Jonathan Coe. Details of in-person book club provided: Tuesday 18 November, 6-7pm, Common Room, Terence Mortimer Education Centre, Horton Hospital.
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Calling all bookworms in @ouhospitals.bsky.social & @medsci.ox.ac.uk. Come and join the Cairns Library (JRH) monthly book club - chat with fellow readers in a relaxed setting. All welcome. Next meetings are on 17 November.
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@medsci.ox.ac.uk
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image of front cover of book "Dissolution" by CJ Sansom. Details of books clubs provided. In-person book club: Monday 17 November, 12-1pm, Beeson Training Room, Cairns Library. Online book club: Monday 17 November, 1-2pm.
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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This week is #PsychologicalProfessionsWeek and an opportunity to acknowledge the tremendous work of all psychological professionals in supporting mental health.
ppn.nhs.uk/ppweek
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drawing of two people sitting in chairs opposite one another talking. Caption says "Psychological Professions Week, 10-14 November 2025".
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Dr Squishy is in the NOC Library, grabbing a quick break between clinics, and he's mastering the art of origami in the wellbeing corner. Wow that's a big fish you've made Doctor! If you fancy creating an origami fish or frog, come in and get folding!
@ouhospitals.bsky.social

@medsci.ox.ac.uk
image of Dr Squishy (a stress toy that looks like a medical doctor in a white coat with a stethoscope) standing on a table in front of two display stands. One stand contains a sign promoting origami and the other contains instruction cards for making an origami fish and a frog. There is green coloured paper on the table in front of Dr Squish. There is a completed origami fish made from red paper as well.
November 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Calling all University of Oxford Medical Students!
We have two examination couches at the Cairns Library that you can use to practice skills. The couches can be borrowed overnight provided they can be kept secure. For further information please contact hcl-cairns@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
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photo of a medical examination couch - a foldable padded table with an adjustable head support.
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Looking for a meeting space? The Bod Health Care Libraries might be able to help. The Cairns (JRH), NOC and Knowledge Centre (nr Churchill) Libraries have group study room that you can book. Check out our rooms here:
nhs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/services-and...
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Photos of the 3 group study rooms located at the NOC Library, Knowledge Centre Library and Cairns Library. Rooms have desks and chairs, a display screen and the KC GSR has a flip chart.
November 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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This November, we're shining a spotlight on our 'on the shelf' ebooks at the Horton Library!

Looking for online resources but not sure where to start? Scan the QR code on one of our ebook DVD cases to find curated, up-to-date resources on a broad range of topics.

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image shows a table on which are several DVD cases - the inlay of each case is the cover of an ebook. There is a sign on the table which says "Not sure where to start - look out for ebooks on our shelves! Just scan the QR code and log in with Open Athens".
November 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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It's #StressAwarenessWeek - the Bodleian Health Care Libraries have loanable books on a variety of mental health issues and we have leisure reading collections and wellbeing activities to help take your mind off the stresses of the day.
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@medsci.ox.ac.uk
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November 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Please be aware that the silent study room in the Knowledge Centre Library will be closed today and tomorrow, 3rd-4th November, while the lighting is upgraded.

More details below

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Notice saying "The silent study room in the Knowledge Centre Library will be closed from 3rd-4th November while the lighting is upgraded. The group study room and study area in the entrance of the library will remain open. Library staff will be happy to retrieve books from the silent study room for you during this time. If you are in need of a quiet study space during this time your closest libraries are the NOC Library at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and the Cairns Library at the John Radcliffe Hospital".
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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To celebrate Halloween, we thought we'd share this engraving from 'On the Fabric of the Human Body' by anatomist Andreas Vesalius (1543), which adorns our Book Collection Room at the Cairns Library.

We may or may not have doctored the image!
image of the engraving of a skeleton leaning on a table with it's right hand on top of a pumpkin.
October 31, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Where to study during Halloween? Try the spooktacular Booodleian Hell Scare Libraries - cue sinister cackling! They’re wicked!
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Text says "It's Halloween so hop on your broomstick and come to the Booodleian Hell Scare Libraries! Surrounding the text are images of a witch on a broomstick, a ghost, a bat, a pumpkin and a skeleton.
October 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Advanced notice that the silent study room in the Knowledge Centre Library will be closed from 3rd-4th November while the lighting is upgraded.

More details below

@ouhospitals.bsky.social
@medsci.ox.ac.uk
Notice saying "The silent study room in the Knowledge Centre Library will be closed from 3rd-4th November while the lighting is upgraded. The group study room and study area in the entrance of the library will remain open. Library staff will be happy to retrieve books from the silent study room for you during this time. If you are in need of a quiet study space during this time your closest libraries are the NOC Library at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and the Cairns Library at the John Radcliffe Hospital".
October 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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We've improved our little wellbeing corner in the NOC Library. We've moved some shelves and been able to enlarge our wellbeing space so there is more room for our readers to relax, to enjoy our wellbeing activities (currently Scrabble and Sudoku) or browse our wellbeing and fiction book collection.
photograph showing a bookcase displaying wellbeing and fiction books. Beside the bookcase is a table on which is a Scrabble board and Sudoku puzzles. There are two comfy swivel chairs with cushions beside a small round coffee table. On the coffee table are some bookmarks and coloured pencils for mindful colouring.
October 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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We have a range of fortnightly and monthly news bulletins on topics such as nursing & midwifery, medical research, sepsis, healthcare leadership and more. The bulletins contain links to the latest articles and reports. Sign up now! libguides.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/Keeping_up_t...
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October 28, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Advanced notice that the silent study room in the Knowledge Centre Library will be CLOSED from 3rd-4th November while the lighting is upgraded. More details below.
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@medsci.ox.ac.uk
Notice saying "The silent study room in the Knowledge Centre Library will be closed from 3rd-4th November while the lighting is upgraded. The group study room and study area in the entrance of the library will remain open. Library staff will be happy to retrieve books from the silent study room for you during this time. If you are in need of a quiet study space during this time your closest libraries are the NOC Library at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and the Cairns Library at the John Radcliffe Hospital".
October 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Check out our list of healthcare-themed podcasts to help you keep up to date with the latest developments, discussions, stories and ideas. Let us know if you have any recommendations of your own.
libguides.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/Keeping_up_t...
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heading says "Keep up-to-date with our healthcare themed podcasts" and features an image of two cartoon style green pea pods. One is saying "check out these podcasts, they're great" and the other is replying "I certainly will!".
October 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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It's #PharmacyTechnicianDay today - a day for us to acknowledge the fantastic contributions of pharmacy technicians to patient care. Thank you to all Techs in the NHS and especially our OUH Trust.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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We now have an unlimited site-wide licence for #Covidence, the systematic review management software, which helps manage and support various stages of a review. Available to Oxford University staff, researchers, and students. @medsci.ox.ac.uk
support.covidence.org/help/univers...
The Covidence logo appears above the image of a laptop from which bright colours are emerging.
October 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM