Library Services
Facilitating evidence-based decision making
The Library & Knowledge Service is here to help you make a difference, and to help inform your decision-making. We can help you to keep up-to-date with the latest evidence and ensure that you are able to make the best use of the resources available to you.
Opening hours24/7 access with your Trust ID badge. Items can be borrowed, renewed and returned using the self-service machine. The study and computing facilities are also available 24/7. Staffed: Monday-Friday 08:30 - 16:30. Unstaffed weekends and public holidays. |
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BooksFiction and wellbeingThere is a small collection of fiction books available for you to borrow. We welcome donations of recently published fiction. A Kindle is also available to borrow, pre-loaded with fiction e-books. We also have a Wellbeing collection, which includes all the 'Books on Prescription', other health stories and self-help books. |
Keep up-to-dateKnowledgeShare is our targeted current awareness service. We’ll let you know when we find high-impact publications in your area, including guidelines, policy and high-level research evidence.
Various email alerts, bulletins and updates are available to help you keep up-to-date in your subject area. More information is available on the 'Keep up to date' page. 
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Click here to see all the educational games available to borrow!
Click here to access the NHS Knowledge & Library Hub!
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Laptops and IT Equipment12 laptops are available for trust staff and learners to borrow for online training, courses and meetings. Webcams and headsets are also available, to borrow or use in the library. |
ComputersPCs are available for trust staff to drop-in and use 24/7. They all have Microsoft Office, email, internet and ESR / e-learning. Printing, photocopying (10p/A4 and 20p/A3) and scanning is also available. |
Study areasIndividual and group study areas are available in the Library. Study spaces have power sockets and/or PCs. There is also a quiet study room which can be pre-booked for study or online learning. |
Free tea & coffee!Help yourself to a free mug of tea or coffee whilst you are working in the library. If you prefer, we also have a pod coffee machine which is 50p per pod (so £1 per drink for ones which require 2 pods). |
Training
The library runs a number of different courses, which can be arranged for 1:1 or small group sessions. We can provide training in the library or come to your place of work. Contact the library for more information or to book a session. Current courses include:
More information on each course is available on the 'Training' page, and additional online information / videos are available on the 'Guides and Leaflets' page.
We can also attend team meetings or training events to demonstrate resources, from a quick 5 minute demo to more advanced training.
Twitter and FacebookLike us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter Twitter for current evidence-based information and news on library services and new resources!
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Library standardsThe Library & Knowledge Service works to the following standards to deliver a high quality, responsive service to all its users.
The library aims to fulfill the following service requests within the time frame detailed below: Inter-library loans: 5 working days Evidence searches: by user deadline Enquiries: 3 working days Stock processing: 10 working days Please contact Lynda Cotterill the Library Services Manager if our service falls short of your expectations. |
How to find usWe are located on the 2nd floor of New Alderley House, on the Macclesfield District General Hospital site. Directions and maps can be found by clicking the map below. Parking information is available on the East Cheshire NHS Trust website.
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