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Inter Library Loans

If you require an item (Journal article/Book) that we do not hold at Patricia Bowen Library, we will be able to source it from one of our partner libraries  Via inter-library loans. You need to fill a form to request or use online form below, there is a nominal charge for this service. Contact the library for more details

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Upcoming Events
Jan
24
Fri
10:00 am Appraising Research for beginner... @ Library, Education Centre
Appraising Research for beginner... @ Library, Education Centre
Jan 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Learners are required to read a prescribed research paper in advance of attending the session. A copy of the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist will be supplied. No prior knowledge of critical appraisal or statistical concepts is required. The session…
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Jan
28
Tue
2:00 pm Reflective Reading for Nurses & ... @ eLearning Room
Reflective Reading for Nurses & ... @ eLearning Room
Jan 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
This session is aimed at nurses and midwives undertaking NMC revalidation by providing attendees with 2.5 hours of valuable CPD! It will give nurses and midwives the opportunity to read, discuss and to critically reflect upon a published paper using a…
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Feb
7
Fri
10:00 am Reflective Reading for Nurses & ... @ eLearning Room
Reflective Reading for Nurses & ... @ eLearning Room
Feb 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
This session is aimed at nurses and midwives undertaking NMC revalidation by providing attendees with 2.5 hours of valuable CPD! It will give nurses and midwives the opportunity to read, discuss and to critically reflect upon a published paper using a…
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Feb
11
Tue
2:30 pm Finding the Evidence: Introducti... @ eLearning Room
Finding the Evidence: Introducti... @ eLearning Room
Feb 11 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
This session will equip learners with the skills to formulate an effective database search strategy and to search for evidence using the NHS healthcare databases (HDAS).  The training is delivered using a mixture of facilitator presentation, live search demonstrations and…
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Feb
20
Thu
9:15 am Drop in Training Sessions @ Library study room
Drop in Training Sessions @ Library study room
Feb 20 @ 9:15 am – 4:30 pm
Drop-in sessions will take place between 9:30am-12pm and 1:30-4pm for the following: ·         Introduction to Library Discovery Tool ·         Introduction to BMJ Best Practice ·         Introduction to Searching Healthcare Databases (HDAS) ·         Advanced Database Searching ·         Literature Search Assistance ·        …
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Mar
3
Tue
9:15 am Drop in Training Sessions @ Library study room
Drop in Training Sessions @ Library study room
Mar 3 @ 9:15 am – 4:30 pm
Drop-in sessions will take place between 9:30am-12pm and 1:30-4pm for the following: ·         Introduction to Library Discovery Tool ·         Introduction to BMJ Best Practice ·         Introduction to Searching Healthcare Databases (HDAS) ·         Advanced Database Searching ·         Literature Search Assistance ·        …
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Mar
5
Thu
2:00 pm Appraising Research Papers for B... @ eLearning Room
Appraising Research Papers for B... @ eLearning Room
Mar 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
This course is for Trust staff only. Not all published research is reliable! If you want to be confident reading and utilising published research you need to understand its content and be able to objectively assess its quality. Run as…
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Mar
10
Tue
2:00 pm Appraising Research for beginner... @ Library, Education Centre
Appraising Research for beginner... @ Library, Education Centre
Mar 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Learners are required to read a prescribed research paper in advance of attending the session. A copy of the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist will be supplied. No prior knowledge of critical appraisal or statistical concepts is required. The session…
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Mar
11
Wed
9:15 am Drop in Training Sessions @ Library study room
Drop in Training Sessions @ Library study room
Mar 11 @ 9:15 am – 4:30 pm
Drop-in sessions will take place between 9:30am-12pm and 1:30-4pm for the following: ·         Introduction to Library Discovery Tool ·         Introduction to BMJ Best Practice ·         Introduction to Searching Healthcare Databases (HDAS) ·         Advanced Database Searching ·         Literature Search Assistance ·        …
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Mar
18
Wed
9:15 am Drop in Training Sessions @ Library study room
Drop in Training Sessions @ Library study room
Mar 18 @ 9:15 am – 4:30 pm
Drop-in sessions will take place between 9:30am-12pm and 1:30-4pm for the following: ·         Introduction to Library Discovery Tool ·         Introduction to BMJ Best Practice ·         Introduction to Searching Healthcare Databases (HDAS) ·         Advanced Database Searching ·         Literature Search Assistance ·        …
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