This presentation presents the services and facilities available to registered members of Laxton library.

1. Introduction to Laxton library, your local NHS library

2. Contact us Laxton Library, Dep. no. 401a, Learning Centre (core A), Peterborough City Hospital, Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ. Tel: 01733 678081 Email: [email_address] Web page: www.eel.nhs.uk/laxton

7. Words or phrase is the most flexible search. Choose to search Laxton Library Peterborough

8. Note the classmark and availability Classmark is WH 100 HOF It’s available for reference We use the National Library of Medicine classification:

9. WQ Obstetrics WG Cardiovascular system WZ History of medicine WP Gynaecology WF Respiratory system WY Nursing WO Surgery WE Musculoskeletal system WX Hospital and other Health facilities. E.g. Health management WX 150 WN Radiology, diagnostic imaging WD Disorders of systemic, metabolic, environmental origin WW Ophthalmology WM Psychiatry WC Communicable diseases WV Otolaryngology WL Nervous system WB Practice of medicine, e.g. main textbooks are at WB 100 WU Dentistry. Oral surgery WK Endocrine system WA Public health WT Geriatrics. Chronic disease WJ Urogenital system W Health professions, e.g. Medical education at W 21 WS Paediatrics WI Digestive system Q-QZ Preclinical sciences, including anatomy, physiology WR Dermatology WH Haemic & lymphatic systems BF – PN Various E.g. Education LB 1049

10. The self-issue system lets you borrow, renew and return books

11. Scan the barcode of your ID badge If your card does not work, enter your Library ID (in capital letters)

12. Enter your PIN

13. Place the books on the wooden surface and remove them after the system processes them. You can print a receipt to confirm the transaction and for the due date. Returning books To return books no login is necessary but process each book individually, and place in black slot. A green dropbox is also located in the main atrium beside the ATM. Using the self-issue system ..

18. Library training Library Information Skills Training You will learn how to find and access high quality online information using major healthcare databases. For dates of upcoming training sessions see the library web page . Critical Appraisal This is usually arranged for groups. Contact us for more information.