Library, Knowledge & Information Service

The library can conduct thorough and comprehensive literature searches on a particular topic on your behalf.

Research papers and information can be requested for a number of reasons including the development of guidelines, service improvement, care of a specific patient, CPD and research projects.

If you would like to request a literature search, email details of the search to barnsleylibrary@nhs.net or call us on 01226 432653.

The NHS Knowledge and Library Hub is the new ‘one stop shop’ for high quality knowledge and evidence resources.

It includes access to:

• journals, books and databases
• clinical decision support resources including NICE Guidelines and BMJ Best Practice
• policy and management information and research literature
• resources purchased nationally and locally
• one-click links to full-text, request a copy or contact an NHS library

Full access is free to all NHS staff and learners using your NHS OpenAthens account.

Don’t yet have an account? Register for NHS OpenAthens

The library offers Memory Boxes which are available to borrow to help support people with dementia. There are currently 3 different themed boxes including Holidays, the Home and School. These boxes include items which are designed to encourage discussion. Boxes can be borrowed for up to a week at a time. Please get in touch with the library through the usual ways to reserve one of the Memory Boxes.