Out of hours access to library

The new entry card access entry system will be introduced over the next few weeks.

During the day there will be little change as all routes to the library are open.

Out of hours users should be aware that in order to acess the library after 5pm and over weekends you must have an active library membership.

The route to the library at these times will be via proximity scanner that reads the BARCODE on your ID card (the number we use as your library ID) without an active barcode the doosr will not open.  There are barcode scanners at the door from Grosvenor to Hunter Wing (by the bank), at the bottom of the stairs and at the top of the stairs and also for CR1.

Readers need to hold their cards under the scanner -about 2 inches away so that the multiple beams cover the barcode. If the
reader has a current library registration they will be allowed through regardless of status. If they are not registered the light will stay red.

If you are a remote user please ensure you have a library membership number and that it is active before visiting the library at these times. If you are unsure contact the library (0208 725 5466) for further information.

Trial of Global Health Database

Global Health Database is a comprehensive public health resource, including core public health journals not indexed by other major medical databases.

Journals covered include:

Health Promotion international, Health Policy and Planning, European Journal of Public Health and Journal of Public health.

Subjects covered include:

Infectious Diseases; Toxicology; Epidemiology & Public Health; Physiology; Geriatrics; Behavioral Science; Alternative Medicine; Food Science & Technology; Nutrition & Dietetics; Evidence-Based Medicine; Microbiology; Nutrition/Diet Therapy; Occupational & Environmental Medicine; Women’s Health; Immunology

To access:

Go to Athens

Log into “MyAthens” to the left of the screen with your NHS Athens password.

Once you’ve logged in, on the right hand side of the screen you should see a section called “recent resources” and under this heading a link entitled “Ovid online” should be visible, click on this link. On the next page click “continue” and then select the “Global Health” link.  This should then take you through to the database.

The trial is running now until the end of June