Policies and Procedures
HSE Library Policies and Procedures
Below are some of the current policies and procedures for resources on the HSE Library website
National Health Library and Knowledge Service Access Policy
Dementia Services Library – St James’s Hospital, Dublin
Dementia Services Information and Development Centre
The Dementia Services Information and Development Centre’s education facility is located on the sixth floor of Mercer’s Institute for Successful Ageing, St James’s Hospital, Dublin.
It hosts the only dementia specific library in Ireland. The layout has been carefully designed to encourage interactive learning and provide opportunities for small group tutorials and discussions.
The Education Centre provides resources and materials aimed at improving understanding of all aspects of dementia. It meets the learning needs of clinicians, practitioners and researchers. The Centre houses a wide range of books and reports addressing practice, policy, research and clinical issues in dementia.
The centre also features audiovisual facilities, examples of assistive technologies and a selection of local and international journals, some of which can be accessed electronically.
Visiting the dementia services information and development centre
Health service professionals and anyone with an interest in dementia can visit and use the facilities free of charge.
Access to the library is reference only and books and journals cannot be taken out on loan. If you would like to visit the Centre please contact us at dsidc@stjames.ie or call 01 4162035 to arrange an appointment.
The facility is open from 9.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday.
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Knowledge Broker Service
Overview
Before taking steps to Ask an Answerable Question, it may be necessary for groups to clarify objectives with the assistance of a facilitation service.
This is a facilitation service aimed to help groups:
- Define their direction
- Create a vision statement
- Identify barriers to change
- Establish action plans for a particular service or project using a variety of innovative techniques, which access creative and alternatives solutions resulting in break–through change and a recommended direction for moving forward
Who is it for?
Project lead / decision makers and senior management in the HSE
How to Apply
Complete our Application form and return to the following address:
Facilitation Service Health Intelligence
Red Brick House
Stewarts Hospital Campus Palmerstown
Dublin 20
Evaluation
A brief Survey Monkey questionnaire is distributed to all participants following the session. This helps us find out what worked well, what could work better and any other insights into the day. It helps with planning for future events.
Looking for more information?
Contact Health Intelligence evidence@healthintelligence.ie
University Hospital Limerick
COVID-19 Level 5 restrictions in 2021
The Library is open, but it is unstaffed until further notice due to the Level 5 plan of Living with COVID-19. A self-issue kiosk is available for borrowing and returning books. Please contact your library by email with any questions you may have.
The Library Virtual Desk is live with our staff to answer your queries on weekdays (Mon.-Fri.) from 11am to 1pm, and from 3pm to 4 pm. See also a summary of online services.
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Who is it for ?
- HSE Mid-West staff members
- Students on placement in one of the ULH Hospitals
Address: Regional Medical Library, University Hospital Limerick, St. Nessan’s Road, Dooradoyle, Limerick
Telephone: 061-482414 or 482413 Fax: 061-482769
Email: postgrad.library@hse.ie
Opening Hours: 24 Hour swipe card access
Staffed hours:
Mondays and Fridays: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Note: It is strongly advised to contact staff via email or the virtual desk only.
Check our training events and register
ULH Regional Medical Library Calender of Events
Forms and policies
Regional Medical Library (Mid-West) registration form
Regional Medical Library – Code of Conduct
Regional Medical Library – Access and Books circulation policy
Regional Medical Library – Seating policy
Guides To Library Resources
Knowledge Cafe
Overview
A knowledge café or world café is an innovative way of bringing individual ideas together in a collective, open way. It is suitable for groups of between 20 to 40 people. It may be suitable for larger groups, with additional supports required.
What you will need to run a successful knowledge cafe:
VENUE: It is important that the venue has sufficient space for tables and chairs, laid out in a flat open plan room. A large room is required. Each table should have a minimum of 4 chairs and a maximum of 8. Depending on the size of the group, the room needs to hold up to 5 tables.
FACILITATOR:
For a group of 20 or less, one facilitator is sufficient. The facilitator sets the questions for the cafe for each table in advance of the event. The role of the facilitator during the event is to give clear instructions to all attendees on the logistics of the cafe; outline the objective of the cafe and encourage all attendees to participate. When the cafe begins, the facilitator should move between the tables and make sure that the conversations are active, engaged and ask participants if everything is clear or if they have any questions.
At the end of the cafe, the facilitator asks each table host/hostess to feed back to all attendees what conversations were had and to summarize the findings. Usually this is done on flipcharts, using post-its to capture the main ideas.
TIME KEEPER:
For groups of 20 or more a second person (other than the facilitator) will be needed to ensure the cafe runs smoothly and to time. It is important that each table is given sufficient time to discuss the items on the menu and that the conversation moves along without spending too long or too little time on each menu item. Generally 15 minutes per menu item is sufficient. After 15 minutes one half of the participants at each table are directed by the time keeper and/or facilitator to move clockwise to the next table, the other half are directed to move anticlockwise to a table in the opposite direction. This is important because it ensures that different people are meeting at each table and varying conversations are taking place. It also means that everyone meets each other who are attending the cafe. make a note of the
PREPARATION:
The purpose of the knowledge cafe is to gather people together to share existing knowledge through conversation. A successful knowledge cafe is when new knowledge is generated through the collective sharing of ideas. Before the event, a number of questions or statements should be generated which will in turn make up menu items for each of the tables. One way to do this is to have the same starter at 4 tables and a second starter at the remaining 4 tables and likewise with the main course. Alternatively different menu items could be set for every table. The decision lies with the convenor of the event and perhaps the subject matter. Once the menu items are set, the next preparatory piece is to invite people to be table hosts or hostesses during the cafe.
TABLE HOSTS/HOSTESSES
You will need 1 host/hostess per table. If time allows, set up a preparatory pre-cafe meeting either in person or by teleconference to prepare hosts for the event. The role of the table host is to make people arriving at their table welcome and to encourage participation from everyone. The table host is the
only person who stays at their table and is assigned to one table. Their role is to summarize the conversation for newcomers arriving at the table. The table host also gathers thoughts from people at the table on post-its or on the paper tablecloths. At the end of the conversations, the table hosts feedback the synopsis of the conversations that took place at their respective tables during the townhall feedback. A good overview of the role of the table host/hostess is available here.
ATTENDEES:
Like any event, it is important to invite people and give them sufficient notice, an invitation and an agenda for the day. A free tool which may be used is eventbrite.ie.
WELCOME
Part of creating a hospitable atmosphere is being made to feel welcome. Either the facilitator or the timekeeper (or both) should meet and greet each person as they arrive at the venue. The approach should be similar to the way that people are welcomed when arriving at a restaurant or eatery. It is optional to invite guests to sign in upon arrival. A short introduction should be made which gives an overview of the knowledge café and how it works. An ice-breaker exercise is also a good way to get people to know each other and feel engaged. For example you could ask everyone to find the person that they know least in the room and share with them what each of you would like to gain from the day.
CREATE A HOSPITABLE SPACE
It is important that the room you are using has the feel of a cafe. It needs to be welcoming and casual. One idea is to get paper tablecloths in plain colours – white, pink, blue – whatever is available. Markers should be put in colourful cups on each table. People should be encouraged to doodle, draw and capture thoughts on the paper tablecloths during the event. The worldcafe website has a variety of table etiquette cards which may be printed out and laminated and left on each table. Fresh flowers on each table is a nice touch too.
Townhall feedback/Knowledge Harvest
When each of the tables have discussed all menu items and the cafe has come to an end, the facilitator calls upon each table host/hostess to stand at the front or back of the room and give feedback on the conversations that took place at the table. This allows for harvesting of knowledge into themes or common occurrences of viewpoints.
Evaluation
It is worth handing out a simple, one page evaluation form for each attendee. You can use this to see what worked well, what could work better and any other insights into the day. It will help with planning for future events.
Download Knowledge Cafe as a PDF here.
Sligo University Hospital
The Library is now open – see opening hours below
The computer area will remain open 24/7 but please ensure that the door is kept locked at all times. The code can be obtained from Library staff – contact details below.
The Library Virtual Desk is live with our staff to answer your queries on weekdays (Mon.-Fri.) from 11am to 1pm, and from 3pm to 4 pm. See also a summary of online services.
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Contact Details
Address: Sligo University Hospital, The Mall, Sligo
Telephone: 071 91 74604
Email: sgh.library@hse.ie
Opening Hours:
Monday 9.15 am – 5.00 pm
Tuesday 9.15 am – 5.00 pm
Wednesday 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
Thursday CLOSED
Friday 9.00 am – 3.00 pm
The computer area in the Library is available 24/7 using the side door. Contact the Library for the access code.
Library services and resources include:
Interlibrary loan Request Form
Guides To Library Resources
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda
*** Due to Level 5 restrictions the library is currently operating at reduced capacity. No walk-ins ***
Use our online booking system to reserve these in advance:
For book borrowing, a ‘contact and collect‘ service is available. Details of how to order an item through contact & collect HERE
Staff:
Miriam Williams, Librarian
Natasha Smith, Library Assistant
Address: Drogheda, Co.Louth
Telephone : 041-9843696
Fax : 041-9843626
Email : library.olol@hse.ie
Opening Hours : 9.30am – 1pm & 2pm – 5pm Monday to Friday.
Extended Access: The library is accessible via swipe card until 19.00
Further to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions, all library visits should be be booked in advance.
Virtual Desk : You can ask a question to our National HSE Library Team using the virtual desk.
Library Forms
Library Registration Form
New Book Request Form
Journal / Article Request Form
Guides to Library Resources
Cavan General Hospital
Address: Cavan
Telephone: 049-4376114
Fax: 049-4331525
Email: cavan.library@hse.ie
Library services and book borrowing are available during opening hours (see below).
For general queries, use the Library Virtual Desk to connect online with Library staff who will answer your queries on weekdays (Mon.-Fri.) from 11am to 1pm, and from 3pm to 4pm. See also a summary of online services.
Contact and Collect – Collections to be picked on on Tuesdays (details of how to place a hold for collection HERE)
Please contact the Librarian via email with any queries you may have. Alternatively you can use the Virtual desk for general queries.
Contact the Librarian
Dympna Lynch
Librarian
Cavan General Hospital
Tel: 049-4331525
Email: dympna.lynch@hse.ie
Library Forms:
Interlibrary loan Request Form
Guides To Library Resources
Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan
This Library is closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic until further notice.
Although the library remains closed, we are providing a virtual library service.
Virtual desk services are available at this time and the librarian can be contacted by email.
Address: Library, Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan, Co Meath
Email: linda.halton@hse.ie
Mob: 087 1136255
Please contact Linda Halton should you require assistance with accessing HSE Library e-resources/journals, etc.
For anyone hoping to begin/resume post-grad courses this autumn, contact Linda if you require guidance with developing search strategies, conducting literature searches, sourcing articles etc.
If you have queries about Athens accounts, resource access or general library services PLEASE USE THE VIRTUAL DESK SERVICE OR ASK LAMA
Journal / Article Request Form
Guides To Library Resources
University Hospital Waterford
Library services and book borrowing are available during opening hours (see below).
For general queries, use the Library Virtual Desk to connect online with Library staff who will answer your queries on weekdays (Mon.-Fri.) from 11am to 1pm, and from 3pm to 4pm. See also a summary of online services.
Contact library staff with any question you may have or for general queries you can also use the National Health Library Virtual Desk.
Address: Library, University Hospital Waterford, Dunmore Road, Waterford.
Telephone: (051) 842399; 842434.
Fax: (051) 848561.
Email: uhw.library@hse.ie.
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9.00am – 4.00pm
Out-of-hours access via swipe-card to Library Training Room. Contact (051) 842399 & 842434 to arrange one-to-one or group training. See Short Description of Services and Short Guide to Online Resources below for full details of services and resources available.
Staff
Pauline Ryan, Librarian
Clodagh Murray, Library Assistant
Guides To Library Resources
Wexford General Hospital
Library services and book borrowing are available during opening hours (see below).
For general queries, use the Library Virtual Desk to connect online with Library staff who will answer your queries on weekdays (Mon.-Fri.) from 11am to 1pm, and from 3pm to 4pm. See also a summary of online services.
Address: Library, Wexford General Hospital, Wexford.
Telephone:(053) 9153184.
Fax: (053) 9153055.
Email: wex.library@hse.ie.
The Medical library in Wexford General hospital is open to all HSE staff & students on clinical placement with 24 hour access to library computers & study spaces.
Due to Covid-19 regulations on social distancing our study spaces have been reduced.
Please contact the library for more information.
Staffed hours:
Monday 8.30am – 1.30pm
Tuesday 1.00pm – 5.30pm
Wednesday 1.00pm – 5.30pm
Thursday 9.00am – 1.00pm & 2.00pm – 5.30pm
Friday 9.00am – 2.00pm
Mary Gill
Library Assistant
Wexford General Hospital
Tel: 053 9153184
Email: mary.gill1@hse.ie
For Library Service out-of-hours Monday to Friday, contact:
Library, HSE Headquarters, Lacken, Dublin Rd., Kilkenny.
Tel: (056) 7784110 or email Brendan.Leen@hse.ie
For general queries you can also use the National Health Library Virtual Desk.
Library Documents
| Copyright Declaration | Complete this form when ordering a reprint of a journal article not available online. |
| Library Registration | Complete this form if you wish to register with the library service. |
Guides To Library Resources
South Tipperary General Hospital
Guides To Library Resources
*** The library is currently closed due to the Level 5 restrictions around COVID-19 ***
For book borrowing, a ‘contact and collect‘ service is available on Wednesdays only. Contact us to find out more or with any query you may have.
For general queries you can also use the National Health Library Virtual Desk.
Library Staff:
Stella Williams
Library Assistant| HSE South
National Health Library and Knowledge Service
Stella.Williams@hse.ie
Phone: 087-3591281
St. Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny
*** The library is currently closed due to the Level 5 restrictions around COVID-19 ***
For book borrowing, a ‘contact and collect‘ service is available on Fridays only. Contact Emma.Quinn@hse.ie to arrange book collection.
For general queries you can also use the National Health Library Virtual Desk.
Address: Dr Jim Mahon Library and Education Centre, St. Luke’s General Hospital, Freshford Rd., Kilkenny.
Telephone: (056) 7717080.
Fax: (056) 7717801.
Email: slk.library@hse.ie.
The Library in St. Luke’s General Hospital Kilkenny is currently open by appointment only due to level 5 restrictions.
Out of hours access: The study room adjacent to the Library is accessible 24/7. Additional study pods are located in the corridor leading to the Library & Education Centre.
Due to COVID-19 regulations on social distancing our study spaces have been reduced. Contact the library for more information.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions the library is open from 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday by appointment only.
Library Staff:
Emma Quinn Librarian
Andrea Fitzgerald Senior Library Assistant
Sarah Dermody Library Assistant
Librarian on duty:
- Wed: 9 – 5
- Thurs: 9 – 5
Emma Quinn – Librarian
Library
St. Luke’s General Hospital
Freshford Road
Kilkenny
Library Tutorials and Helpsheets
Library Documents
| Copyright Declaration | Complete this form when ordering a reprint of a journal article not available online. |
| Library Registration | Complete this form if you wish to register with the library service. |
Guides To Library Resources
Portiuncula University Hospital, Galway
COVID-19 Level 5 restrictions in 2021
The Library is closed until further notice due to the Level 5 plan of Living with COVID-19.
Book borrowing may be possible by arranging collection in advance, please contact your library to confirm.
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Address: Healthcare Library, Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.
Telephone: 0909648388
Fax: 0909648388
Email: library.portiuncula@hse.ie or lorraine.mason@hse.ie
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday 10am-12pm and 2pm – 4pm
Friday 9am-11am and 1pm – 3pm
A 24/7 study room is available with study spaces, Wi-Fi and PCs (swipe access).
Guides To Library Resources
Roscommon University Hospital
COVID-19 Level 5 restrictions in 2021
The Library is closed until further notice due to the Level 5 plan of Living with COVID-19.
Book borrowing may be possible by arranging collection in advance, please contact your library to confirm.
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Address: Healthcare Library Roscommon County Hospital, Co. Roscommon
Telephone: 090 6632360
Email: vita.whelehan@hse.ie
For general queries you can also use the Library Virtual Desk.
Opening Hours Monday 10.00 – 12:00 and 2:00 – 4:00
Wednesday 10.00 – 12:00 and 2:00 – 4:00
Friday 10.00 – 12:00 and 2:00 – 4:00
Reader Registration Form
Guides To Library Resources
Mayo University Hospital
Library services and book borrowing are available during opening hours (see below).
For general queries, use the Library Virtual Desk to connect online with Library staff who will answer your queries on weekdays (Mon.-Fri.) from 11am to 1pm, and from 3pm to 4pm. See also a summary of online services.
Please telephone 094-9042635 or email mayolibraryservices@hse.ie
OR contact us via the Virtual Desk
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday
9.00 am – 5.00 pm
Address: Mayo University Library, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Telephone: 094-9042635
Fax: 094-9022499
Library Registration Form
Guides To Library Resources
Galway University Hospitals
Cyber Attack on HSE Systems 2021
Due to the recent Cyber Attack on HSE systems:
- Internet access is available, but may be intermittent
- Some websites are not accessible
- There is no WIFI
- PCs with a green sticker are safe to use
Queries etc. can be sent to library@hse.ie (Merlin) or library.uchg@hse.ie (UHG)
Library Resources are still accessible from outside of the HSE West Network @ www.hselibrary.ie/west, with an Athens account
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Book borrowing may be possible by arranging collection in advance, please contact your library to confirm.
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Library Services continue online @ www.hselibrary.ie/west.
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Please continue to contact your local library with any query you may have:
Library Services HQ, Merlin University Hospital, Galway
Library Services UHG, University Hospital Galway
(091) 542650
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For general queries you can also use the Library Virtual Desk.
Library Services will continue to provide a virtual service for library queries, research requests, database questions etc.
Contact Us
Library Services UHG, Old Nurses’ Home, University Hospital Galway, Galway
t: 091 542650
email: library.uchg@hse.ie
For Merlin Park:
email: library@hse.ie
Opening Hours:
Monday – Thursday 9am – 4pm
Friday 9.30am – 3.15pm
Library Forms
Reader Registration Form
ILL Request Form – UHG
Guides To Library Resources
Galway University Hospitals
Cyber Attack on HSE Systems 2021
Due to the recent Cyber Attack on HSE systems:
- Internet access is available, but may be intermittent
- Some websites are not accessible
- There is no WIFI
- PCs with a green sticker are safe to use
Queries etc. can be sent to library@hse.ie (Merlin) or library.uchg@hse.ie (UHG)
Library Resources are still accessible from outside of the HSE West Network @ www.hselibrary.ie/west, with an Athens account
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Book borrowing may be possible by arranging collection in advance, please contact your library to confirm.
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Library Services continue online @ www.hselibrary.ie/west.
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Please continue to contact your local library with any query you may have:
Library Services HQ, Merlin University Hospital, Galway
Library Services UHG, University Hospital Galway
(091) 542650
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For general queries you can also use the Library Virtual Desk.
Library Services will continue to provide a virtual service for library queries, research requests, database questions etc.
Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, Offaly
The Library is open with adherence measures to COVID-19 guidance in place
Opening Hours: 09.30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday
Telephone: +353 57 93 58393
Email: LibraryMRHT@hse.ie
Our staff:
Ms. Nicola Fay – Email: Nicola.Fay@hse.ie
Ms. Maura Flynn – Email: Maura.Flynn@hse.ie
Ms. Gillian Mullins – Email: Gillian.Mullins@hse.ie
Address: Research & Education Centre Library, Scott Building, Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, Co Offaly, R35 NY51.
Library services and facilities are provided for all hospital and community staff within Longford, Offaly, Laois and Westmeath.
Study, WiFi and PC access available in the Education Centre, Scott Building 24/7 (swipe access)
Click below to book a room in the Education Centre:
Use OpenAthens to access our electronic resources. Log in to your OpenAthens account at www.hselibrary.ie using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
Our Book Collection
- Search Library Catalogue
- Register for Library Card
- Click and Collect Option. Users can browse Library Catalogue and request items to be prepared for collection in the library.
Guides To Library Resources
Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Welcome to the Library Service, Regional Hospital Mullingar
Please contact us if you have any queries or need assistance
Phone: 044 9394467 or 044 9394468 Email: librarymrhm@hse.ie
Online training is available. Please check Events for dates and further details .
You can also submit a General Search Request here
Our Staff:
Margaret Morgan email margaretp.morgan@hse.ie
Marguerite Farrell email marguerite.farrell@hse.ie
Opening Hours:
10:00 – 13:00 & 14:00 – 16.30 Monday – Friday
Resources and Facilities:
- Access Electronic Resources using your OpenAthens Account. Login to your OpenAthens account at www.hselibrary.ie using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
- Access to an extensive collection of Electronic Resources incl. Databases, E-journals, E-books, Guidelines, Medicines information, Point of Care Tools and Apps
- Access to a national book collection. Search Library Catalogue
- Register for Library Card
- Access to Wifi, PCs, Photocopier/Scanner
- Document Delivery; Inter Library Loan
- Submit a Search Request
- Training, – check Events for online training or contact library staff
Helpsheets
Guides To Library Resources
Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Library services and book borrowing are available during opening hours (see below).
For general queries, use the Library Virtual Desk to connect online with Library staff who will answer your queries on weekdays (Mon.-Fri.) from 11am to 1pm, and from 3pm to 4pm. See also a summary of online services.
For enquiries contact: Ms. Mary Thompson
Email: MaryB.Thompson@hse.ie
Tel: 086 3800553
Address: Education Centre, Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Telephone: 057 8696347
Email: LibraryMRHP@hse.ie
Study Room and WiFi access available in the Education Centre 08:00 to 21:00 daily.
Use OpenAthens to access our electronic resources. Log in to your OpenAthens account at www.hselibrary.ie using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
Library Services and Resources include:
- Access to a National Book Collection
- Electronic Databases, Tools and Apps
- Clinical Query service. Contact us @ CQLISMidlands@hse.ie if you need assistance with a clinical query or reference search
- Assistance and training on use of all resources
- Support for Video Conferencing and Webcast educational events
- PC and WIFI Access
- Printing, Scanning & Photocopying facilities
- Study areas
Guides To Library Resources
Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown Dublin
Library services and book borrowing are available during opening hours (see below).
For general queries, use the Library Virtual Desk to connect online with Library staff who will answer your queries on weekdays (Mon.-Fri.) from 11am to 1pm, and from 3pm to 4pm. See also a summary of online services.
Connolly Hospital Library is available to all HSE staff & students on clinical placement. Access is provided to a 24/7 reading room including computers and study spaces. Due to Covid-19 regulations on social distancing our study spaces have been reduced. Please contact the library for more information.
Contact
Address: Connolly Hospital Library, Connolly Hospital, Academic Centre, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardsown Dublin 15, Eircode; X40.
Telephone: 01-6465620
Fax: 01-8226318
Email: bennery.rickard@hse.ie alice.murphy6@hse.ie
Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday: 10:30am – 12:30pm & 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Library staff:
Bennery Rickard Regional Librarian
Alice Murphy Library Assistant (Graduate Trainee)
Access your library account and renew online
- View and renew your books online: Login to the library catalogue and you can view details of all the items you have on loan, renew items and place holds
- Self registration: if you do not have a library account you can self register using the online form
- Update your own details: If you have changed address or email you can change this on your catalogue record. We are also asking our users to login check the data and terms and conditions box on their accounts to agree to the information we hold on them in the library management system
- Get your password: to access these features use the ‘login to your account’ box on the right side on the catalogue home page. If you haven’t logged in before, choose ‘forgot your password’ then add your login which will be firstname.lastname and your email address and a temporary password will be emailed to you which you can change once logged in
Guides to Library Resources
Naas General Hospital
Address: Naas General Hospital Library, Naas, Co. Kildare
Telephone: 045-849571
Fax: 045-843094
Email: Ronan.Hegarty@hse.ie
Opening Hours
The library is open 24/7 for patrons who wish to use the library study space or PCs. The library is staffed from 9.30 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday excluding lunch time and Fridays until 13:00.
The librarian can be reached at ronan.hegarty@hse.ie at any time to remotely help with any queries.
The senior library assistant can be reached at jean.rickard@hse.ie.
Access to the study area and computer area is available on a 24/7 basis.
Please note that due to the need to maintain social distancing, there are now only 2 PCs and 2 study spaces available in the library.
The Library is located on Level 3 of the hospital across from the Tutorial Room. Library services and resources are provided for all hospital staff and students on placement. The Library’s book collection covers a wide range of medical disciplines and topics.
The librarian provides support for research, continuing professional development, education and supporting patient care by providing best practice evidence.
Library Services and Resources
- Electronic databases, ejournals, elearning packages and ebook platforms. Access using your OpenAthens account.
- Register here for an OpenAthens account.
- Clinical Query service: contact ronan.hegarty@hse.ie if you need assistance with a clinical query or literature search. Alternatively you can submit all info on this form.
- Assistance and Training on use of resources provided on a group or one-on-one basis (via WebEx during the pandemic).
- PCs (2 available at present) and Wi-Fi Access.
- Printing & photocopying facilities.
- Study area (currently restricted to 2 spots)
Order an article from Naas General Hospital Library
More On Naas General Hospital Library Services
Guides To Library Resources
St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown
*** The library is currently closed due to the Level 5 restrictions around COVID-19 ***
For book borrowing, a ‘contact and collect‘ service is available on Wednesdays only. Contact us to find out more or with any query you may have.
For general queries you can also use the National Health Library Virtual Desk.
Address: Elizabeth Perkins, St. Columcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, Co. Dublin
Telephone: 01-2115220
Fax: 01-2825686
Email: Elizabeth.Perkins@hse.ie
The Medical Library in St. Columcille’s Hospital is open to HSE staff, and students on clinical placement from 7am to 7pm each day. Due to Covid-19 regulations on social distancing our study spaces have been reduced. Contact the library for more information.
Librarian on duty:
Mon: 9.15 – 5.30
Wed: 9.15 – 5.30
Thurs: 9.30 – 5.30
Guides To Library Resources
Dr. Steevens’ Hospital Library Dublin
Library services and book borrowing are available during opening hours (see below).
For general queries, use the Library Virtual Desk to connect online with Library staff who will answer your queries on weekdays (Mon.-Fri.) from 11am to 1pm, and from 3pm to 4pm. See also a summary of online services.
Our book borrowing service ,‘contact and collect‘, is now available on Thursdays. Contact us with any questions you may have.
For general queries you can also use the Library Virtual Desk.
Library Dr Steevens’ – Details
Address:
Dr. Steevens’ Library,
Room 17, Ground Floor,
Dr. Steevens’ Hospital, Dublin 8.
D08 W2A8
Telephone: 01 6352558
Email: Regionallibrary@hse.ie
Opening hours:
In accordance with Level 5 of Ireland’s plan of living with COVID-19 the library is closed to visitors. To borrow a book contact the library to arrange a collection time on Thursdays only.
Librarian: Gethin White
Library Assistant: Elaine Scanlon
Access your library account and renew online
- View and renew your books online: Login to the library catalogue and you can view details of all the items you have on loan, renew items and place holds
- Self registration: if you do not have a library account you can self register using the online form
- Update your own details: If you have changed address or email you can change this on your catalogue record. We are also asking our users to login check the data and terms and conditions box on their accounts to agree to the information we hold on them in the library management system
- Get your password: to access these features use the ‘login to your account’ box on the right side on the catalogue home page. If you haven’t logged in before, choose ‘forgot your password’ then add your login which will be first name, last name and your email address and a temporary password will be emailed to you which you can change once logged in.
Guides To Library Resources
St. Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network (SLRON) Dublin
Address: St. Luke’s Hospital, Highfield Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6.
Telephone: 01 – 4065224
Email: library@slh.ie
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 10am – 4pm
Dymphna McGettigan is based in St. Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network. The library is located in St. Luke’s Hospital, Rathgar. Library staff provide a range of services and supports for HSE library members engaged in research, professional development and academic study.
Library Services and Resources
- Electronic databases, online journals, ebooks. Access using your OpenAthens account. Register here for an OpenAthens account.
- Borrow books from our collection. Register here for Library Membership
- Training and support on use of resources
- PC and WIFI Access.
- Printing, scanning & photocopying facilities.
- Study area
Order an article from St luke’s Radiation Oncology Network
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Keeping up to Date
Receive email alerts to new issues of your favourite journals. Download this form and select the journal TOCs you would like to receive and email to library@slh.ie. You can also check out our ‘Keeping up to Date’ tab on our Cancer Care libguide
Guide to Cancer Resources
Guides To Library Resources
Cherry Orchard Hospital, Dublin 10
This Library is closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic until further notice.
Please visit the Virtual Desk for any enquiries
Satellite Library Service
Cherry Orchard library is a satellite library of Dr Steevens Library and is staffed every second Wednesday.
Cherry Orchard collection reflects the Older Persons, Addiction, Child & Adolescent mental health, Public Health Nursing services based on the site.
Address: Cherry Orchard Hospital Library, Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10.
Telephone: 076 695 5000 (Ask for the Library)
Email hselibrary@hse.ie
Guides To Library Resources
Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS) Library, Cork
Library services and book borrowing are available during opening hours (see below).
For general queries, use the Library Virtual Desk to connect online with Library staff who will answer your queries on weekdays (Mon.-Fri.) from 11am to 1pm, and from 3pm to 4pm. See also a summary of online services.
Address: Adult Mental Health Services Library, St. Michael’s Unit, Mercy University Hospital, Grenville Place, Cork.
Telephone: (021) 4935060.
Fax: (021) 4276471.
Email: AMHS.CorkLibrary@hse.ie
Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday 8.30 – 4.30; Friday 8.30 – 3.30. Closed for lunch 1 – 2.
Search the AMHS Library catalogue
Guides to Library Resources
Bantry General Hospital, Cork
This Library is closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic until further notice.
Please visit the Virtual Desk for any enquiries
Address: Library, Bantry General Hospital, Bantry, Co. Cork.
Telephone: (027) 52940.
Guides To Library Resources
University Hospital Kerry
*** The library is currently closed due to the Level 5 restrictions around COVID-19 ***
For book borrowing, a ‘contact and collect‘ service is available on Wednesdays only. Contact us to find out more or with any query you may have.
For general queries you can also use the National Health Library Virtual Desk.
Address: Ratass, Tralee, Co. Kerry. V92 NX94.
Telephone: (066) 7184000
Email: kgh.library@hse.ie
Library Staff:
Melanie Surkau Librarian
Mary Lehane Library Assistant
Guides To Library Resources
Mallow General Hospital, Cork
This Library is closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic until further notice.
Please visit the Virtual Desk for any enquiries
Address: Library, Mallow General Hospital, Mallow, Co. Cork.
Telephone:(022) 30377.
Email hselibrary@hse.ie
Guides To Library Resources
Cork University Hospital
This Library is closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic until further notice. For any queries, please contact cuh.library@hse.ie
A ‘contact and collect‘ book borrowing service is available on Wednesdays only.
Virtual Desk services are available during this time
Address: Staff Library, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, Cork.
Email: cuh.library@hse.ie
Hospital Librarian: Shauna Barrett (Shauna.Barrett@hse.ie)
Library Assistant: Caroline O’Driscoll (caroline.odriscoll2@hse.ie)
If you need help setting up an Athens account, check out our online guide.
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