Athens sign-on for NHS Scotland staff
If you are NHSGGC staff, you can access library resources using your NHS Scotland work email address and password. You no longer need an Athens username and password.
Read more about this on the Knowledge Network news page below, or contact your local NHSGGC library for help:
How do I join the library and access online and physical resources?
Your NHS Scotland work email address and password now functions as your library membership. It enables you to borrow and request books at NHSGGC libraries, and provides access to articles, databases, ebooks, requests and loan renewals via the Knowledge Network. In order to access or request resources from any computer or device at any time, ensure that you are:
- logged in with your NHS Scotland work email address and password and
- signed into the Knowledge Network via Library Search
- How to find books and articles
What is the Knowledge Network?
The Knowledge Network provides access for NHS Scotland staff and partners to thousands of print and online resources, including books and ebooks; journals and ejournals; databases and evidence summaries; and many other resources.
How do I access resources if I don’t have an NHS Scotland work email address and password?
If you don’t have an NHS Scotland work email address and password – for example, if you are NHSGGC staff but don’t use work email – you can register for an Athens account. This will enable you to borrow books and access online resources.
Can I use my University Athens account?
Your University Athens account will only give access to university-subscribed material. To access NHSGGC-subscribed resources, you must log into the Knowledge Network using an NHS Scotland account. If you don’t have an NHS Scotland account, follow the guidance above.
The Library Network Support for Evidence and Searching (SENSE) services aim to support NHSGGC staff in all aspects of patient care, service development, professional decision making and with their research and CPD. The service can be accessed by all staff via eHelp.
Place a request using eHelp, either by clicking the icon on your desktop or selecting from NHSGGC Favourites in Microsoft Edge.
Select Knowledge Services and the relevant request type.
If you are not on a work computer or device, go to the eHelp login page and login with your network username and password. For support contact library.network@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Search services
Literature Search Service
Place a request for a literature search and a professional searcher will search the evidence base and send you a list of relevant articles and other materials, with links to full text if available. If you need support relating to postgraduate and further studies, please request a training session.
Project Support
This is an individually tailored service to support evidence-based projects, such as the development or renewal of clinical guidelines or systematic reviews.
Evidence Summary
An enhanced search and synthesis service to support service improvement, clinical guidelines, patient care and research. It is usually a short and focused piece of work, organising and summarising a list of search results into a single framework or summary. The content of the searches, format of the final results, and timescales are all agreed with the user and tailored where possible to suit the needs of individual projects.
Tools and Measures Enquiry Service
A specialist enquiry service which investigates copyright permissions for diagnostic tools and outcome measures. Where possible, the Library Network will seek to obtain permissions for tools to allow NHSGGC staff to use them. The Library Network does not arrange the purchasing of tools or licences. The search for the copyright holder can take up to 10 working days; timescales for any permissions check can vary. Please check the Tools and Measures catalogue before you submit a new request. You may need to log in with your usual network username and password to access.
Literature Analysis
A systematic search of the literature, followed by a breakdown and summary of the topics and themes of each reference. This service is available only for large-scale projects to support service development, guidelines and other Board projects.
Literature to Support Strategy and Planning
The Library Network can provide support for strategy, planning and service improvement. Depending on the requirements and timescales any of the methodologies outlined above can be used. We will usually gather together a team to work on this, and commit a significant resource. In order to help us plan effectively, please engage with us soon as you can.
Support for Systematic Reviews
Systematic review support is based on close collaboration between you and your librarian over a long period of time, for all or part of the lifespan of the systematic review. We require your initial search strategy or research proposal by email before consultation. Please note – this service is not available for reviews carried out as part of postgraduate coursework.
The Library Network provides a range of information skills training and support, which you can request via eHelp. Training sessions can take place in person or on Microsoft Teams.
Place a request using eHelp, either by clicking the icon on your desktop or selecting from NHSGGC Favourites in Microsoft Edge.
Select Knowledge Services and the relevant request type.
If you are not on a work computer or device, go to the eHelp login page and login with your network username and password. For support contact library.network@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Core Skills
Core Skills training gives NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde staff the chance to brush up on core writing, reading, number and computing skills used every day. For more information please contact library staff or visit a site library.
Knowledge Skills
Introduction to literature searching
Tailored to your requirements. Introduction to literature searching for relevant articles. Includes forming and planning a search, basic search techniques and locating full text. You will use databases such as Medline; Embase; CINAHL; or PsycInfo.
Advanced literature searching
Tailored to your requirements. For people with previous experience of literature searching.
Finding the fulltext
Accessing full text journal articles via the Knowledge Network, and what to do if the information you want is not available online.
Managing your search results
An introduction to using RefWorks to organise your search results, create a bibliography and create citations in a document.
Finding evidence quickly
An overview of services which help you to access key resources to support clinical decisions at point of care. You will use tools such as Dynamed, BMJ Best Practice, and TRIP Database.
Keeping up to date
Suggestions on how to keep up to date with the latest news, research and publications in your area of interest.
Introduction to the NHS Scotland Knowledge Network
Using the Knowledge Network to identify and access relevant information.
Introduction to critical appraisal
Tailored to your requirements. An introduction to how to critically appraise journal articles or guidelines. This training is also available as a group session.
Copyright
To find out more about copyright and the training available please contact library staff or visit a site library.
Survey Tool – Webropol
An overview of Webropol software, which can be used for online surveys, questionnaires and events management. The session is tailored to your requirements.
M365 Skills
The NHS Scotland M365 Skills Hub is now available.
It contains support, advice and training on the M365 resources used in NHS Scotland – Teams, O365/M365, Outlook, Sharepoint, OneDrive, and more.
You should also see a link to the Hub in the left-hand navigation bar in Teams. If you don’t see it, click on the three dots … and click on the M365 Hub app to pin it to your left-hand margin.
eLearning – literature searching
eLearning: How to search the literature effectively
These modules are designed to help the healthcare workforce (clinical and non-clinical) in Scotland build confidence to search published literature for articles and evidence relevant to their work, study and research. They are short (each takes 20 minutes to complete) and may be ‘dipped into’ for reference or completed to obtain a certificate. There are six modules suitable for novice searchers and those wishing to refresh their knowledge, providing a total of 2 hours CPD time.
The Literature Searching modules are freely accessible to anyone with a Turas Learn account, which is available to all health and care staff in Scotland. If you do not have an account already, please register. This will ensure your learning activity is recorded and you will be able to generate a record of completion.
Contact the Knowledge Network Help Desk with any questions or feedback.
(Originally developed by NHS Health Education England, these modules have been adapted with permission for an NHS Scotland audience by NES Knowledge Services)
Do you need help with keeping up to date with new research in your area of interest? The Library Network can help.
Place a request using eHelp, either by clicking the icon on your desktop or selecting from NHSGGC Favourites in Microsoft Edge.
Select Knowledge Services and the relevant request type.
If you are not on a work computer or device, go to the eHelp login page and login with your network username and password. For support contact library.network@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Current Awareness Bulletins
Current Awareness Bulletins (CABs) provide details of recent publications in specific subject areas and provide a quick and easy way of keeping up to date.
To see the full list of CABs produced by librarians in NHS Scotland, and to subscribe to receive copies, go to the Knowledge Network current awareness site.
Please let us know if you have any comments about this service, e.g. suggestions for new topics.
Email alerts and RSS feeds
These are used to publish frequently updated information such as new research and publications. Many professional organisations use them to keep readers up to date. Look for links on your favourite web sites and resources and sign up for updates. Library staff are happy to give advice on email alerts and keeping up to date.
Useful links
Here are some useful resources for updates:
To find books and articles, go to the Knowledge Network and select the Library Search tab. This catalogue search allows you to:
- Find titles across NHS Scotland’s stock of print books, print journal archives and audio-visual resources
- View and download online journal articles and the full text of national and NHSGGC-subscribed ebooks
- Renew items you have on loan
- Reserve items (whether on loan or not) and have them sent to your preferred library for collection
You need to sign in to view your library record; to renew or reserve items; or to view/download articles and ebooks. On the Library Search page of the Knowledge Network, select Sign In at the top right of the screen. You may sign in here with an NHS Scotland work email address and password if you have one, or an NHS Scotland Athens username and password if you don’t. Once signed in, click the drop-down arrow next to your name to view your library record for loans and renewals.
For information on accessing resources, including how to request items not available from our print and online collections, see the Knowledge Network information skills page.
Ensure you sign in via Library Search first before you request a non-stock item. Please note, this service is only available for NHSGGC staff and Partnerships. If you need further help with your request, contact library.documentdelivery@ggc.scot.nhs.uk.
The Library Network, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, provides library and information services to all staff working within NHSGGC and its partner organisations.
With nine staffed libraries across NHSGGC, we offer access to an extensive collection of healthcare and associated resources, in print, online and on time.
Library locations
Beatson
The Beatson Library provides specialist cancer information services and resources to all NHSGGC staff and partners.
We are located in the Education Suite, Level 0. Access is available 24/7 using your Beatson swipe card.
Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre Library
1053 Great Western Road
Glasgow
G12 0YN
Telephone: 0141 301 7283 (x57283)
Email: Library.Beatson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Gartnavel General Hospital
The library is in the Administration corridor on the ground floor of the main hospital building, near Medical Illustration’s offices.
Out of hours access is available for NHSGGC staff: please ask library staff for details.
Library
Gartnavel General Hospital
1053 Great Western Road
Glasgow
G12 0YN
Telephone: 0141 211 3013 (x53013)
Email: library.ggh@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Glasgow Royal Infirmary Library is on the first floor of the New Lister Building. If you enter the building from Alexandra Parade, the library is just behind and to the right of the help desk.
Out of hours access is available for NHSGGC staff: please ask library staff for details.
Glasgow Royal Infirmary Library
10 Alexandra Parade
Glasgow
G31 2ER
Telephone: 0141 201 5867 (x65867)
Email: library.GRI@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
James Bridie Library, New Victoria Hospital
James Bridie Library is on Level 2 of the New Victoria Hospital in the Conference and Education / Staff Facilities corridor. This video provides instructions on how to locate us in the New Victoria Hospital.
24-hour access is available for NHSGGC staff via swipe card.
The library is staffed Tuesday – Thursday from 9.00am – 4.30pm. If you need assistance outside of staffed hours, contact Library.Vic@ggc.scot.nhs.uk or Library.Network@ggc.scot.nhs.uk and the library team will be able to assist you.
James Bridie Library
The New Victoria Hospital
Grange Road
Glasgow
G42 9LF
Telephone: 0141 347 8885 (x68885)
Email: library.vic@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Maria Henderson Library, Gartnavel Royal Hospital
The Maria Henderson Library is the main library for staff working in mental health, psychiatry, psychology, learning disabilities and the community. It is on the ground floor of the Administration Building at Gartnavel Royal Hospital.
The Library is open Monday to Friday, from 9.00am – 5.00pm and is staffed Tuesday to Thursday, from 9.00am – 5.00pm. The building is not accessible out of hours; however, nearby Gartnavel General Library has out of hours access. Ask staff for details.
Maria Henderson Library
Admin Building
Gartnavel Royal Hospital
1055 Great Western Road
Glasgow
G12 0XH
Telephone: 0141 211 3913 (x33913)
Email: library.grh@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Campus
The QEUH Library has now reopened on the 1st Floor of the Teaching and Learning Centre. Access to the building is between 8.00am and 5.30pm.
Book returns – If it’s not convenient to return books in person during current opening hours, you can post them to Library, 1st Floor Teaching and Learning Centre, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Campus, G51 4TF
If you would like to request training or a literature search to be carried out please use the forms here.
The library is on the first floor of Queen Elizabeth Teaching and Learning Centre which is situated between the Neurology building and the Office block.
The Library
First Floor
Queen Elizabeth Teaching and Learning Centre
1345 Govan Road
Glasgow
G51 4TF
Telephone: 0141 451 1216 (x81216)
Email: library.qeuhc@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Robert Lamb Library, Inverclyde Royal Hospital
The library is in the Education Centre, within the Inverclyde Royal Hospital campus.
Out of hours access is available 7 days a week. To apply for out of hours access please speak to our team.
Robert Lamb Library
Education Centre (Ground Floor)
Inverclyde Royal Hospital
Larkfield Road
Greenock
PA16 0XN
Telephone: 01475 504402 (x04402)
Email: library.irh@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Library staffed Monday to Thursday – 9.00am to 4.30pm. Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm.
Royal Alexandra Hospital
The library is situated within the Education corridor at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.
Out of hours access is available on request.
Library
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Corsebar Road
Paisley
PA2 9PN
Telephone: 0141 314 7178 (x07178)
Email: library.rah@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Library staff available Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 4.30pm
Stobhill Campus Library
The library is on Level 3 of the New Stobhill Hospital in the Management Offices corridor. You require a Stobhill ACH ID badge for swipe card access. Please contact Security beside Minor Injuries for assistance with access.
Library
The New Stobhill Hospital
133 Balornock Road
Glasgow
G21 3UW
Telephone: 0141 355 1684 (x11684)
Email: Stobhill.Library@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
If you require help when the library is unstaffed, please email stobhill.library@ggc.scot.nhs.uk. Alternatively telephone the library at Glasgow Royal Infirmary on 0141 201 5867 (x65867).
Unstaffed libraries
Vale of Leven
The Library Resource Room at the Vale of Leven is in the Postgraduate Education Centre which is on the 1st Floor of the Community Maternity Building. The Library contains two computers for NHSGGC staff use and a small book collection.
Library Resource Room
Postgraduate Education Centre
Vale of Leven District General Hospital
Main Street
Alexandria
G83 0UA
Access is by keypad. Staff should contact the RAH Library for details.
The Library Resource Room at the Vale of Leven Hospital is part of the Library Services based at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.
Telephone: 0141 314 7178 (x07178)
Email: library.rah@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
West Glasgow ACH
The Knowledge Hub (formerly the library) is on the ground floor of WGACH in Bute Corridor. It is available to NHSGGC staff for agile working, group and quiet study. There are workspaces, several computers, a dock for Dell tablets, and a seating area. It is part of the West Library Sector, which is based at Gartnavel campus.
As the Knowledge Hub is unstaffed, please contact library staff at Gartnavel General or Gartnavel Royal for the door code. For details on out of hours access to the building, please ask reception staff at WGACH.
Knowledge Hub
Bute Corridor
West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital
Dalnair Street
Glasgow G3 8SJ
Tel: 0141 211 3013 (x53013)
Email: library.grh@ggc.scot.nhs.uk / library.ggh@ggc.scot.nhs.uk