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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Royal Marsden Manual is accessible with via Openanthens for guidelines based on latest research findings and expert clinical advice for delivering effective patient- focused care. Select the ‘sign in via institution’ option, & set to ‘NHS in England’ rmmonline.co.uk

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Students needing evidence & references can access books, e-books, KnowledgeShare alerts, clinicalskills.net, search training & other learning support such as critical appraisal, referencing & reflective writing skills. For more information contact the library

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

WHTH Libraries support students with books, e-books, exam prep, literature search, KnowledgeShare alerts, clinicalskills.net, search training &other learning support such as critical appraisal, referencing & reflective writing skills.For more information contact the library

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

All staff can access The Royal Marsden Manual with an Openanthens 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

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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 the referencing style

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Library support for clinicians well-known, but supporting the non-clinical workforce is also one of our core functions. Whether it’s leadership, coaching, sustainability, wellbeing, EDI and more, we have a range of publications, bulletins, eResources to meet non-clinical needs.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

It’s World Breastfeeding Week, and the Library has added several recent books on this topic in response to staff requests. See our growing collection at elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk/cgi-bin/koha... #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #HopefulFutures

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

If you need any assistance on how to cite references for an assignment or document, the Library can help to get you started by explaining referencing principles and sharing access to reference management tools. Contact the Library to make referencing easier.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

In order to provide evidence-based healthcare, we need to be certain that we’re basing our decisions on high-quality research. Being able to separate the strong evidence from the poor is where our critical appraisal skills come into play. Contact the Library for Critical Appraisal training.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Misinformation Found some Health information online but not sure if you can trust it? 🧐 Follow the #MisinformationUnmasked strategy to check the reliability of health information. It's time for misinformation to be UnMASKED. Find out more at library.nhs.uk/health-infor...

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Found some Health information online but not sure if you can trust it? 🧐 Follow the #MisinformationUnmasked strategy to check the reliability of health information. It's time for misinformation to be UnMASKED. Find out more at library.nhs.uk/health-infor...

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Do you work in an Additional Clinical Services role, like Support Worker, Technician, Emergency Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, or Nursery Nurse? The Library has resources tailored to your needs. Contact the Library for more information: westherts.librarywat@nhs.net.

Images of the different Additional Clinical Services roles in hospitals.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Staff, students, volunteers & any workers based on Trust sites can register with the library. This allows you to borrow & browse books across NHS libraries in the East of England. Register & explore at elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk/cgi-bin/koha...

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Some may not know we are part of the East of England Consortium of NHS Libraries, who share journals, books & other publications to maximise resources available to all trusts. If you don’t see a publication you need, ask Library staff. There’s more available than it seems

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Patients with lower health literacy suffer the worst health outcomes. To raise the awareness on the impact of health literacy skills on patient care, the library offers training on sessions on health literacy skills. For more information contact westherts.librarywat@nhs.net

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The physical library space is a dedicated area conducive to private study, which also serves as a wellbeing sanctuary away from your work environment. Equipped with desks & computers, it is there 24/7 to all staff who register & can be accessed on the Watford & St Albans sites

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This week is #DiabetesWeek 2026. The library has a range of resources on diabetes such as clinical guidelines through BMJ Best Practice. Books & articles on diabetes can be found by searching on the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub here 👉 library.nhs.uk/knowledgehub/ Access these with OpenAthens

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Estates & ancillary staff use our quiet space to catch up on emails & paperwork. They can also receive alerts for publications on health facility environments, maintenance, design & sustainability. We have many books on non-clinical topics, such as management & wellbeing too

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Many Library resources are available with one convenient OpenAthens login. This includes eBooks, BMJ Best Practice, Dynamed, the Knowledge & Library Hub, clinicalskills.net, KnowledgeShare, and eLearning for Healthcare. Register for a free account at openathens.nice.org.uk

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Are you a Manager seeking tools & tips to run an effective team? Books, new evidence alerts & bulletins are available in the Library on leadership styles, coaching, developing talent, diversity, & well-being at elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk. For more information contact westherts.librarywat@nhs.net

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The British National Formulary can also be accessed through BMJ Best Practice. Simply go to 'Your Profile' then select 'Drug Information', which will bring up the BNF. BMJ Best Practice can be accessed with your OpenAthens account.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Learning at Work Week starts Monday! THRIVE launches a 6‑week campaign. Join online to see what our Library has to offer. Monday 18th May: Meeting ID: 392 861 077 430 705 Passcode: AE6Fn28R Face to face on Tuesday 19th May! More information: westherts.librarywat@nhs.net

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

DynaMed is a point of care tool that contains guidelines on a variety of specialities. It contains a list of Drugs from A-Z, as well as clincial decision support trees on a variety of conditions. All accessible with an OpenAthens account here www.dynamed.com

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Staff at West Herts can access BMJ Best Practice - a clinical decision support tools that provide overviews of conditions, guidelines, patient leaflets, drug databases, calculating tools & CDP tracking. Access via institutional sign-in with your OpenAthens account bestpractice.bmj.com/info/

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Access your library e-card by signing into the online catalogue & scrolling to the bottom elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk/cgi-bin/koha... Screenshot the card on your phone to avoid repeating this step, & use it to borrow books from our kiosks.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The Library can provide you with basic evidence summaries of several articles to allow for ease of comparison – something that journal publishers do not permit AI to be used for. Please contact us to request an evidence summary.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Our catalogue is used to find books in our libraries and across the East of England. Books can be reserved and you’ll be notified when it’s available to collect at your chosen library. Browse, reserve, track, recommend, register and make reading lists at elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

For people who like full control over their advanced evidence searching, the platform Ovid can be accessed with an OpenAthens account. Ovid features the databases Medline, Embase, Emcare and more! 🕵️ 🔎 Access Ovid with your OpenAthens account here: tinyurl.com/mpnvsknh

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

BMJ Best Practice and DynaMed offer powerful, built‑in calculation tools to support your work. These evidence‑based calculators help you make decisions quickly, confidently and consistently at the point of care.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

The library catalogue has an area for staff to suggest new books to the collection! This can be found by logging into your library account & submitting through 'Purchase Suggestions'. Suggestions from staff form the basis of our new collections, login to your account below! elms.koha-ptfs.co.uk 📚️

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The library has a subscription to the British Journal of Nursing. Log in 'through your institution' with your OpenAthens details to browse and read the articles available. You can sign up for a free OpenAthens account here: openathens.nice.org.uk www.magonlinelibrary.com/journal/bjon

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

We produce a regular leadership bulletin full of the latest tips, advice, guidance, trends and news on the topic from both in and outside of the NHS. View issues at whhtlibraries.weebly.com/management-b... To be sent new issues directly, please email westherts.librarywat@nhs.net

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

DynaMed’s interactive Decision Tree helps you navigate complex patient scenarios across any specialty. Get validated, evidence-based guidance in seconds directly at the point of care. Log in via OpenAthens or your personal account to access these features www.dynamed.com

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

The library has a print subscription to the Practising Midwife! Ideal for all Midwives and Maternity Workers. The newest issues can be found in the library and staff are welcome to browse them. Please contact the library if you are seeking an older edition.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

February marks LGBT History Month! The Library has a range of ebooks on LGBTQ+ subjects that range from profound & challenging to technical & fiction. Access via app.kortext.com & login with OpenAthens openathens.nice.org.uk

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Training is available from the Library in topics such as evidence searching skills, critical appraisal, referencing, reflective writing, health information literacy & an introduction to medical terminology. Contact us to book a session for you or your colleagues.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Taking a moment to celebrate our incredible West Herts colleagues who got published. Their research and expertise continue to drive improvements in patient care and innovation across our services. Explore the full list of last year’s publications here: www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/application/...

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

It's Day 4 of #HIW2026! The theme of today is Mental Health. Every Mind Matters offers advice & tips to help people look after their mental health. Includes a section for young people: nhs.uk/every-mind-matters The library also has wellbeing books available to staff, tinyurl.com/yzr6ny5k

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Day 3 of #HIW2026 focuses on Women’s Health highlighting key challenges, priorities and the importance of supporting women’s wellbeing throughout life. More info: tinyurl.com/3cjpxhr7

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

It's Day 2 of #HIW2026! It is essential that patient information is accessible to all. The NHS has a website that signposts to translated healthcare information www.nhs.uk/about-us/hea... Contact the library for further support with patient leaflets .

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

It’s Health Information Week 2026 #HIW2026 – a campaign to improve the standard of health information provided to the public. Monday’s theme is ‘Children & Young People’. For an insight into children’s health & welfare, see the latest government statistics at tinyurl.com/4jmwskwt

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

New staff require lots of time & attention. Give yourself a small break by sending your new staff to the library. We can register them & provide a full induction of our services while you grab a hot drink. Contact the library to arrange

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Learn how to search & access current high-quality evidence from sources such as journal databases. Ideal for staff & students with assignments, devising guidelines, conducting research or developing their service. Please contact westherts.librarysta@nhs.net or 3313 4818.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

January is #LoveYourLiverMonth which aims to raise awareness of risk factors for liver disease. Find out how you can improve your liver health & raise awareness: britishlivertrust.org.uk/love-your-liver-month For any resources, or alerts on the latest research on this condition. Contact the library

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

You may not know that we subscribe to the Journal of Community Nursing. Browse the latest issues at our St Albans library, and contact us if you need a copy of any of it’s articles. Copies of up to two articles can be requested from each individual issue.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Do you struggle to distinguish between descriptive and reflective writing in your work? Reflection is looking at an experience in depth and learning from it. ✍️ Contact the Library for a session to improve on your Reflective Writing skills at westherts.librarywat@nhs.net.

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whth-libraries.bsky.social @whth-libraries.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

The library has over 150 journals in its archive for staff to access! Some of these titles include Dysphagia, Bone and Joint Journal, Journal of Community Nursing, The Practising Midwife and many more!📖 For more information on the journals held please contact the library.

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