LIBRARY SERVICES

Registration

Department of Health and Department of Social Care staff wishing to join the library are asked to complete a registration card and will be given a library membership card which they should bring with them when they use the library. Keyll Darree Library Registration Card Form

Library Catalogue

The library has a computerised catalogue system, Heritage, with all books arranged by a classification scheme called the National Library of Medicine.

If you are on a government network machine you can access the library catalogue by going to: All Programs -> Corporate Applications -> Heritage Library Enquiry

Heritage library catalogue - can search for books, audio-visual material or journals by author, title, keyword, subject etc. The catalogue also includes books held in other departments, Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital, Hospice Isle of Man, LODD and the MacMillan Cancer Information Centre.

Library Stock

A comprehensive bookstock, including reports, which cover a wide range of subjects - nursing, medicine, allied health, mental health, midwifery, management, psychology, sociology and other related areas.

There is a well stocked Reference Section arranged in various categories - eg dictionaries, standard textbooks, directories, drugs and pharmacology, education and training, etc.

Our audio-visual section consists of Videos, CD-ROMS and DVDs.

Loans

Members can borrow 6 books for a loan period of 4 weeks. Non current journals can be loaned for one week. Overdue letters will be sent out for late return of materials via e-mail wherever possible.

Reservations

Members can reserve items that are out on loan.

Photocopying

Photocopying is available in the library. The present charge is 5p per sheet. When photocopying please be aware of copyright law. If you are unsure ask a member of staff.

Inter-Library Loans

Books and journals not held in the library collection can be obtained from other sources, for example The British Library, British Medical Association (BMA) and libraries in the North West. Ask staff for details. Inter-library loan forms are available in the library or from the links below, completed and then returned to the library.

Inter-Library Loan Book Request Form – (click here to download form)

Inter-Library Loan Article Request Form – (click here to download form)

Internet Access/Electronic Resources

The library provides access via the Internet to databases and other quality electronic resources. Some resources are password protected and you will need to register for an Athens password (click here to download the form). Contact the library staff for details. Word processing, scanning and printing facilities are available.

All users of the computers in the library are reminded that they must comply with Government and Hospital policies on appropriate use. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action and/or being banned from further use of the facility.

Wi-Fi is also available within most of the Keyll Darree building. Contact a member of staff for access details.

Literature Searching

Regular literature searching sessions are offered throughout the year, please contact a member of staff for details.

New Books List

The library produces a monthly new books list of titles added to stock, these can be found in and around the library.

Current Awareness Service

IN THE KNOW current awareness bulletin produced weekly, this bulletin covers local and national health and social care news, including current news items, evidence-based practice, reports, guidelines and documents. To subscribe to this service and receive weekly emails contact a member of staff.

Book Purchase Scheme

Personal copies can be obtained via a local bookseller. Please ask library staff for details.

Ask a Librarian

If you have a query please email us at the address below: librarykeylldarree@gov.im