Library staff provide support for research, continuing professional development, education and supporting patient care by providing best practice evidence for all HSE staff in Dublin Midlands region.
The Library is based in the Education Centre beside the Doctors Residence. Please use your staff swipe or intercom to gain access to the building.
1. Research into specific clinical questions, conditions or treatments relevant to the care of individual patients
2. Keeping up-to-date with developments in a specific area of the health sciences, or the professional literature of a given specialty
3. Continuing professional education. You can avail of the following: Literature searching ; Training on the use of Library resources
4. The library offers space for independent study, work, or reflection.
The Library is equipped with an extensive collection of books, borrowed items can be returned at any time using the book return. We provide four study desks, along with facilities for printing, scanning, and photocopying. Additionally, there are two laptops available to borrow, five PCs and Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the building.
The 24/7 study room is accessible using your staff swipe. It includes one PC and eight additional study desks for your convenience.
Library Staff are available during the staffed hours below.
To make an appointment with a library staff member, please send an email.
Education Centre, Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
The library is staffed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
