The library has a print subscription to the Practising Midwife! Ideal for all Midwives and Maternity Workers.

The newest issues can be found in the library and staff are welcome to browse them. Please contact the library if you are seeking an older edition.

Grey literature | Workforce, training and education | NHS England Find out more about understanding and using grey literature.

Grey Literature includes working materials published by organisations, rather than through commercial & academic means, often ‘anything unable to stand on a shelf by itself’.

More information on Grey Literature can be found here: tinyurl.com/4fnarwrp

February marks LGBT History Month! The Library has a range of ebooks on LGBTQ+ subjects that range from profound & challenging to technical & fiction. Access via app.kortext.com & login with OpenAthens openathens.nice.org.uk

Training is available from the Library in topics such as evidence searching skills, critical appraisal, referencing, reflective writing, health information literacy & an introduction to medical terminology. Contact us to book a session for you or your colleagues.

Taking a moment to celebrate our incredible West Herts colleagues who got published.
Their research and expertise continue to drive improvements in patient care and innovation across our services. Explore the full list of last year’s publications here:
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/application/...

It's Day 4 of #HIW2026! The theme of today is Mental Health. Every Mind Matters offers advice & tips to help people look after their mental health. Includes a section for young people: nhs.uk/every-mind-matters

The library also has wellbeing books available to staff, tinyurl.com/yzr6ny5k

Day 3 of #HIW2026 focuses on Women’s Health highlighting key challenges, priorities and the importance of supporting women’s wellbeing throughout life.
More info: tinyurl.com/3cjpxhr7

It's Day 2 of #HIW2026! It is essential that patient information is accessible to all.

The NHS has a website that signposts to translated healthcare information www.nhs.uk/about-us/hea...

Contact the library for further support with patient leaflets .

It’s Health Information Week 2026 #HIW2026 – a campaign to improve the standard of health information provided to the public. Monday’s theme is ‘Children & Young People’. For an insight into children’s health & welfare, see the latest government statistics at
tinyurl.com/4jmwskwt

Welcome to Health Information Week! Today's theme is health information in languages other than English. Following updates to @pifonline.bsky.social directory in collaboration with NHS and public libraries, you can include language in the PIF TICK search piftick.org.uk/health-topics/ #hiw2026 #hiw26

New staff require lots of time & attention. Give yourself a small break by sending your new staff to the library. We can register them & provide a full induction of our services while you grab a hot drink. Contact the library to arrange

Learn how to search & access current high-quality evidence from sources such as journal databases. Ideal for staff & students with assignments, devising guidelines, conducting research or developing their service.

Please contact westherts.librarysta@nhs.net or 3313 4818.

January is #LoveYourLiverMonth which aims to raise awareness of risk factors for liver disease. Find out how you can improve your liver health & raise awareness: britishlivertrust.org.uk/love-your-liver-month For any resources, or alerts on the latest research on this condition. Contact the library

You may not know that we subscribe to the Journal of Community Nursing. Browse the latest issues at our St Albans library, and contact us if you need a copy of any of it’s articles. Copies of up to two articles can be requested from each individual issue.

clinicalskills.net clinicalskills.net is used by over 200 NHS trusts, universities and care providers to support clinical skills teaching

At West Herts we have clinicalskills.net - a tool for learning clinical skills. The guides are illustrated to be accessible to staff from all backgrounds. Each guide is downloadable and features checklists, assessment pages and referenced guidelines. Access via OpenAthens.

Do you struggle to distinguish between descriptive and reflective writing in your work? Reflection is looking at an experience in depth and learning from it. ✍️

Contact the Library for a session to improve on your Reflective Writing skills at westherts.librarywat@nhs.net.

The library has over 150 journals in its archive for staff to access!

Some of these titles include Dysphagia, Bone and Joint Journal, Journal of Community Nursing, The Practising Midwife and many more!📖

For more information on the journals held please contact the library.

Did you know? WHTH Libraries subscribe to Dysphagia!
Browse the latest issues in our Library, and let us know if you’d like a copy of any article - you can request up to two articles from each issue.

Library holiday staffing times are shown below. The Libraries remain accessible for registered staff. Contact us in advance to arrange self‑service access.

The Comorbidities Manager on BMJ Best Practice allows clinicians and decision makers to better understand the impact of comorbidities on conditions.

Check out the video tutorial below!

Access BMJ Best Practice with your OpenAthens account here: bestpractice.bmj.com/info/

The library can provide support to teams interested in forming their own journal clubs by supplying articles, providing relevant checklists to aid in appraising publications and assistance in leading discussions.

For more information contact: westherts.librarywat@nhs.net

World Aids Day took place this week; a condition present among 40.8 million people globally. For any books and articles on the subject, or to receive alerts on the latest developments and research on this condition. Contact the Knowledge and Library Services.

The Knowledge & Library Hub is the first point of call when searching for evidence, research and references. Build your bibliography and log in with OpenAthens for full access 📚🏥🩺
Access the Knowledge and Library Hub here: 👉 library.nhs.uk/knowledgehub/

In Knowledge Mobilisation, there is for Knowledge Harvesting, which is a structured approach to help understand and record the knowledge and experience of people, often before they leave or move roles. For more information contact westhert.libraywat@nhs.net

Knowledge Retention and Transfer Toolkit - Knowledge and Library Services Share tacit knowledge with your colleagues  A toolbox of knowledge transfer activities:  Below are a selection of activities to help […]

The Knowledge Retention Template helps teams capture vital know how with ease. By recording tasks, resources and lessons it ensures nothing is lost when roles change. Clear, practical way to protect expertise and keep work flowing smoothly
Access the template:

Anima, the LKS Administrator is the first contact for the library at St Albans Hospital, responsible for supplying documents, conducting evidence searches, delivering training in library skills, managing the Education Centre at St Albans and being a doctor's training coordinator.

The Library has a variety of books and eBooks on topics related to sustainability and the environment.

For eBooks on Sustainability follow this link tinyurl.com/2umuvtdm

For print books follow this link tinyurl.com/ycxpvhu7

YouTube video by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust NHS Misinformation UnMASKED - Searching

Misinformation often appears in disguise when we're looking for health information. Take a close look at Misinformation UnMASKED an animation from @england.nhs.uk
Make sure you are only using trustworthy information. @cilip.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dTL...

To get to know members of the team, today we’re introducing Samuel Stormont, the Trust’s Library and Knowledge Services Manager. Contact Samuel to discuss your department’s information needs, how we can best support your services and to explore collaboration opportunities.

Healthcare decisions aren’t made in isolation & it’s vital we mobilise learning, knowledge & 'know-how’ into practice. Before a project takes place, appreciative enquiries, before action reviews and peer assists can help to share learning. Contact the Library for assistance.