Electronic Resources - Health Libraries Midlands

OpenAthens

Create an NHS OpenAthens account to access a variety of online services and e-resources such as databases, e-journals, e-books, audiobooks, including:

The NHS Knowledge and Library Hub

This one stop shop allows BCHC staff and students on placement to search across multiple sources for relevant, high-quality healthcare information with the click of a button. It provides a streamlined search through a single search box as well as advanced search options. Access it with your OpenAthens account to obtain full text articles immediately or request them easily.

KnowledgeShare

Instead of spending hours trying to track down the latest guidelines, official publications and research, sit back and let KnowledgeShare do the work. Register with your OpenAthens account or complete the online form to receive regular, personalised updates in your areas of interest. You can also sign up to Table of Contents to receive the list of articles from the latest issue of your favourite journal.

Libby

Discover your free gateway to a growing collection of fiction, self‑help titles, audiobooks, and more than 6,000 popular digital magazines. From fashion and travel to news and home interests. From heart‑pounding thrillers to emotionally charged romances. There’s something for everyone. Access it with your OpenAthens account and share what you’d like to see added to grow the collection.

LibKey Nomad

Tired of going round in circles trying to access the full text of the papers you need? With the LibKey Nomad browser extension, you can access available full-text papers instantly. If an article isn’t available, you can easily request it from the library, saving time and frustration. Access it with your OpenAthens account.

UpToDate

Stay up to date with the latest evidence and make confident clinical decisions at the point of care. This comprehensive clinical decision support tool provides regularly updated medical information for healthcare professionals across all specialties. In addition, you can explore thousands of evidence-based topics covering more than 30 medical specialties, access a wide range of medical calculators, and download high-quality graphics for presentations.

Whether you’re in the clinic, on the ward, or working remotely, you can access it through your OpenAthens account on a desktop computer or via the mobile app on your phone or tablet. What’s more, you can earn CME points while using the platform, helping you support your revalidation and appraisal activities.

BMJ Best Practice

Make evidence-based clinical decisions with confidence with BMJ Best Practice. It provides up-to-date guidance on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention. You can explore thousands of clinical topics and track your CPD activity. In addition, you can also continue using the resource even when you are offline. Whether you’re at your desk or on the move, find trusted information whenever and wherever you need it. Access it with your OpenAthens account on your desktop or as a mobile app on your phone or tablet.