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Library and Knowledge Services for West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/libraryandknowledgeservices/
westherts.librarywat@nhs.net
Anima, the LKS Administrator is the first contact for the library at St Albans Hospital, responsible for supplying documents, conducting evidence searches, delivering training in library skills, managing the Education Centre at St Albans and being a doctor's training coordinator.
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Library has a variety of books and eBooks on topics related to sustainability and the environment.

For eBooks on Sustainability follow this link tinyurl.com/2umuvtdm

For print books follow this link tinyurl.com/ycxpvhu7
November 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Misinformation often appears in disguise when we're looking for health information. Take a close look at Misinformation UnMASKED an animation from @england.nhs.uk
Make sure you are only using trustworthy information. @cilip.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dTL...
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YouTube video by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
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August 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
To get to know members of the team, today we’re introducing Samuel Stormont, the Trust’s Library and Knowledge Services Manager. Contact Samuel to discuss your department’s information needs, how we can best support your services and to explore collaboration opportunities.
November 6, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Healthcare decisions aren’t made in isolation & it’s vital we mobilise learning, knowledge & 'know-how’ into practice. Before a project takes place, appreciative enquiries, before action reviews and peer assists can help to share learning. Contact the Library for assistance.
November 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It’s Green Libraries Week & West Herts have adopted the theme very literally. Our seed swap collections introduced last time are still going. Please continue donating any unwanted seeds. We’re inspired full of ideas after attending CILIP’s Green Libraries Conference on Monday.
October 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Meet Mitchell our Library Technician at Watford Hospital Library He’s the first point of contact for library support. His role includes answering enquiries, supplying articles and books, handling overdues and more. Supporting staff with access to knowledge & resources every day.
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
If you need help with citing references for your project, the Library staff can help to get you started. We can give you support to access some resources with reference management tools. Please contact the Library westherts.librarywat@nhs.net
October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
DynaMed has a list of Drugs from A-Z, as well as a Drug Interaction Checker.

The library also provides access to the BNF and the BNF for Children. These include treatment summaries as well as drug interactions.

DynaMed www.dynamed.com

BNF bnf.nice.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
'Chunk and Check' is a useful tool when communicating health information. It involves the clinician saying the information in small chunks, before asking the patient to repeat what they have said to ensure they have understood correctly.

For Information on Health Literacy 👉 tinyurl.com/y9jex2x4
October 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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We are very happy to announce the new-look PIF TICK website is now live.

The revamped PIF TICK website helps people find trusted health information and avoid dangerous misinformation.

See the updated PIF TICK website here: piftick.org.uk
Read the news story here: pifonline.org.uk/news/pif-tic...
October 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The Library has purchased a range of new books covering topics such as Haematology, Gastroenterology, ENT, Patient Safety and Neurodiversity! 📚

Explore the collection here: elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The Library has many digital resources to help you to find information, evidence and research when you need it.

Follow the link for an overview of what’s available and video tutorials on how to use them.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
WHTH Libraries support students with books, e-books, exam prep, literature searches, KnowledgeShare alerts, ClinicalSkills.net, search training & other learning support such as critical appraisal, referencing & reflective writing skills. For more information, contact the library.
September 25, 2025 at 10:45 AM
All staff can access The Royal Marsden Manual with an Openathens account for procedure guidelines that are based on latest research findings and expert clinical advice for you to deliver effective patient- focused care. rmmonline.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay 2025! The theme for this year is 'Safe care for every newborn and child'. tinyurl.com/3hntvzr8

The library has books on patient safety & access to the Patient Experience Library is available through the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub.

westherts.librarywat@nhs.net
September 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The library subscribes to the Wiley Online Library Medicine & Nursing 2025 which provides access to 437 journals! All of these can be accessed through the Knowledge and Library Hub with an OpenAthens account. For more information contact the library:
westherts.librarywat@nhs.net
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September 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Found some Health information online but not sure if you can trust it? 🧐

Follow the #MisinformationUnmasked strategy to check the reliability of health information. its time for misinformation to be UnMASKED.

Find out more at library.nhs.uk/health-infor...
September 12, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The Spotlight on Knowledge for Healthcare bulletin provides news & information for all NHS staff, helping you to make the most of your knowledge & library services for lifelong learning, research, innovation & everyday decision making.

Subscribe here tinyurl.com/mfnwakh9
September 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It is easy to earn monthly CPD credits and download a certificate with BMJ Best Practice and Dynamed, it is automatically tracked. You can access a new one every month via the institutional sign-in option with your Open Athens account or by creating a personal account. 🏥

bestpractice.bmj.com/info/
September 9, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Referencing tip: On Word you can Insert Citation, enter the details of the publication, and then select a Style to arrange them in the order needed. The Knowledge and Library Hub can do this too by bookmarking a publication, selecting Cite and then choosing your referencing style
September 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Healthcare is a knowledge-intensive industry & staff need to access the latest available research to provide evidence-based healthcare. If you tell us a topic you need publications on, we’ll complete an evidence search & send you a list of abstracts relevant to your subject
September 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Critical appraisal of research gives you the confidence that you are basing your decisions on high-quality evidence. Tools like the CASP checklists help by prompting you with suggested questions the strength of the evidence casp-uk.net/casp-tools-c...
Contact the library for support
CASP Checklists - Critical Appraisal Skills Programme
View or download our range of critical appraisal tools & checklists for free including our RCT, qualitative and quantitative checklists.
casp-uk.net
August 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Take a look at the wellbeing books available in the Library on a variety of areas like mental health, mindfulness, stress management, anxiety, depression, burnout, fatigue, menopause. Browse on
elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk/cgi-bin/koha... The Library is a sanctuary away from your work environment too
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August 28, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The BMJ are hosting a webinar on using BMJ Best Practice to care for adults with asthma.

Delivered by expert speakers, the session aims to use practical strategies to address common issues in practice.

For more info and to sign up follow this link
tinyurl.com/yu9fyb7t
August 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM