Q. Who can use the Library?
All NHS staff in the Morecambe Bay Footprint and all students on placement.
Q. How do I join the Library?
You can come into the library in person and fill out a registration form or you can join online. Click here to complete the online form.
Q. Where is the Library?
The library at Royal Lancaster Infirmary is located in the Education Centre on Ashton Road. The library at Furness General Hospital is located in the Education Centre on level 3, Dalton Lane. The learning space at Westmorland General is located on level 3 in the Education Centre.
Q. When is the Library open?
The library is open 24 hours a day. Library staff are available Monday - Thursday from 8:30am – 5pm and 8:30am – 4pm on Fridays.
Q. How do I contact the Library?
You can contact the library by email library@mbht.nhs.uk, or phone RLI - 01524 516021 (x46021) FGH - 01229 404447 (x44447).
Q. What do I need to access the computers in the library?
To use the computers at any of our sites you just need your computer user name and password.
Q. How many items can I borrow?
Students can borrow up to 15 items. All other NHS staff can borrow up to 10 items. All books are loaned for 4 weeks.
Q. What material does the Library hold?
The library covers a range of topics. Books covering medicine, nursing, allied health, study skills, leadership, health and well-being, mindfulness and management are available. There are also a number of journals available online. There is also a collection of fiction books and educational games at both library sites.
Q. How do I use the catalogues to search for resources in the Library?
Go to the library services website and then select ‘Search the Library Catalogue.’
Q. How do I renew my library books online?
Contact the library for your Reader Code and Pin, and then click here.
Q. How many times can I renew my books?
Books can be renewed for a maximum of 3 times.
Q. A book I need is not on the catalogue. How do I request a book?
If there is a specific book you require you can put in a request and we will try and borrow the book from another library service. To request a book you can email the library or submit a request online.
Q. How do I access the online resources?
Make sure you have registered for an OpenAthens account. Then go to the library website and select e-resources.
Q. How do I register for an OpenAthens account?
Go to https://openathens.nice.org.uk/ and follow the instructions. Any problems contact the library.
Q. How do I request an article?
If you require a specific article you can email the library with details of the article or go to the library website and select ‘article/book request forms.’
Q. How do I request a Literature Search?
If you require literature on a certain topic you can submit a literature request. To do this you can either email the library, or submit a request through the library website. Trained library staff will undertake the literature search and the results will be emailed to you.
Q. How do I access the Morecambe Bay Journal?
The Morecambe Bay Journal can be found online or hard copies are freely available at the library.
Q. How do I pay for printing in the library?
You can choose to pay for your printing at the library desk during staffed hours. Alternatively, you will receive an invoice at the end of the month for your printing.
You can also sign up for a Departmental Account for your department's printing. The form can be found here and must be signs and a copy returned to the library.
Q. Where can I find out the latest library news?
You can follow UHMB Library Services on Twitter.