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Library and Knowledge Services for West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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westherts.librarywat@nhs.net
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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
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.
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
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
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
For eBooks on Sustainability follow this link tinyurl.com/2umuvtdm
For print books follow this link tinyurl.com/ycxpvhu7
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
For Information on Health Literacy 👉 tinyurl.com/y9jex2x4
October 14, 2025 at 9:01 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
For Information on Health Literacy 👉 tinyurl.com/y9jex2x4
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
Explore the collection here: elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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
Explore the collection here: elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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
Subscribe here tinyurl.com/mfnwakh9
September 11, 2025 at 9:01 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
Subscribe here tinyurl.com/mfnwakh9
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/
bestpractice.bmj.com/info/
September 9, 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/
bestpractice.bmj.com/info/
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The library has a number of resources to support AHPs.
From the Knowledge and Library Hub, books, journals, and many eResources accessible with OpenAthens. The library can also undertake literature searches too.
Please contact the library for more information.
#NHSKLS #AHPs
From the Knowledge and Library Hub, books, journals, and many eResources accessible with OpenAthens. The library can also undertake literature searches too.
Please contact the library for more information.
#NHSKLS #AHPs
August 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The library supports non-clinical staff too! Resources to support staff include;
Books on non clinical topics such as leadership, management, coaching, and well being
tinyurl.com/mr5ezkhc 📚
Quarterly Management Bulletins 📝
And much more! 📈
Contact the library for more info.
Books on non clinical topics such as leadership, management, coaching, and well being
tinyurl.com/mr5ezkhc 📚
Quarterly Management Bulletins 📝
And much more! 📈
Contact the library for more info.
August 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The library supports non-clinical staff too! Resources to support staff include;
Books on non clinical topics such as leadership, management, coaching, and well being
tinyurl.com/mr5ezkhc 📚
Quarterly Management Bulletins 📝
And much more! 📈
Contact the library for more info.
Books on non clinical topics such as leadership, management, coaching, and well being
tinyurl.com/mr5ezkhc 📚
Quarterly Management Bulletins 📝
And much more! 📈
Contact the library for more info.
The library at Watford General Hospital is located in Willow House just around the corner from the main entrance. 📚 The library is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Library members can access the library 24/7. Willow House can be found on this map 👇
westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/about/document
westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/about/document
July 29, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The library at Watford General Hospital is located in Willow House just around the corner from the main entrance. 📚 The library is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Library members can access the library 24/7. Willow House can be found on this map 👇
westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/about/document
westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/about/document
The NHS Knowledge & Library Hub gives you access to high quality evidence resources & support from your Library.
The Hub has had a significant upgrade with a much less cluttered feel helping you focus on finding the evidence you need quickly & simply.
library.nhs.uk/knowledgehub...
The Hub has had a significant upgrade with a much less cluttered feel helping you focus on finding the evidence you need quickly & simply.
library.nhs.uk/knowledgehub...
July 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The NHS Knowledge & Library Hub gives you access to high quality evidence resources & support from your Library.
The Hub has had a significant upgrade with a much less cluttered feel helping you focus on finding the evidence you need quickly & simply.
library.nhs.uk/knowledgehub...
The Hub has had a significant upgrade with a much less cluttered feel helping you focus on finding the evidence you need quickly & simply.
library.nhs.uk/knowledgehub...
Guidelines for a variety of conditions can be found on BMJ Best Practice & DynaMed. Guidelines from the UK, Europe & internationally. Simply access BMJ & DynaMed with your OpenAthens account, click on a condition and head to the Guidelines & Resources section
bestpractice.bmj.com/info/
bestpractice.bmj.com/info/
July 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Guidelines for a variety of conditions can be found on BMJ Best Practice & DynaMed. Guidelines from the UK, Europe & internationally. Simply access BMJ & DynaMed with your OpenAthens account, click on a condition and head to the Guidelines & Resources section
bestpractice.bmj.com/info/
bestpractice.bmj.com/info/
The West Herts libraries are part of the East of England Consortium of NHS Libraries, who work together and share journals, books and other publications to maximise the resources available to NHS staff in the region.
To find out more contact the library: westherts.librarywat@nhs.net
To find out more contact the library: westherts.librarywat@nhs.net
July 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The West Herts libraries are part of the East of England Consortium of NHS Libraries, who work together and share journals, books and other publications to maximise the resources available to NHS staff in the region.
To find out more contact the library: westherts.librarywat@nhs.net
To find out more contact the library: westherts.librarywat@nhs.net