The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Library is dedicated to supporting the knowledge and information requirements of our staff, students, and volunteers. Find us in the Knowledge Hub!
Quick Links
Join the Library
Get an OpenAthens account
Request a Literature Search
Search NHS Knowledge and Library Hub
Request full-text articles
About the Library
The ROH Library provides high-quality resources and a dedicated study space to support the staff and students of the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital.
24/7 Access: The library is available 365 days a year for ROH Staff, volunteers, and students on placement via swipe card access.
Staffed Hours: Mon–Fri, 7:30am–3:00pm (excl. Bank Holidays.)
Get in Touch
Email: roh.library@nhs.net
Phone: 0121 812 3920 (Internal: ext. 3920)
Visit Us: Knowledge Hub, The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2AP
Resources & Services
🔍 Search & Discovery
NHS Knowledge & Library Hub – search for articles, books, and evidence
Search the Library Book Catalogue – find and reserve books across the Midlands
Request a Literature Search – get evidence for research, policies/guidelines, audits or clinical work
LibKey Nomad – browser extension for quick full-text access
🧑🏫 Training & Support
Resources for advanced searching – database links and training guides
KnowledgeShare – personalised evidence alerts every two weeks
Literature Searching e-learning – learn the basics of literature searching in this 7-module e-learning course
Critical Appraisal Skills e-learning – learn the basics of Critical Appraisal in this e-learning for healthcare course
Request help or training – support with searching and using resources
📚 Journals & Databases
Request full-text articles – for journal articles not in our subscriptions
Ovid – access databases including Medline, Embase, and Emcare
EBSCOhost – access databases including CINHAL and Medline
Cambridge Core – postgraduate orthopaedic books
Bone & Joint Journal – access our subscription
ROH staff publications – research by ROH staff
🏥 Membership & Access
Join the Library – to borrow booksGet an OpenAthens account – access online resourcesNHS Charter for Students on Placement – information for students
🧠 Clinical & Learning Tools
BMJ Best Practice – clinical decision support and guidance
ClinicalKey – ebooks, journals, and clinical overviews
ClinicalSkills.net – step-by-step clinical procedures
Royal Marsden Manual – clinical procedures resource
📈 Impact Showcase
The Library is a vital partner in achieving the Trust’s vision of less pain, more independence, and life-changing care. Explore our impact case studies to see how.
⬇️ Downloads
Download the ROH Library Guide
Download the ROH Library Charter
Download the ROH Library Annual Report 2025/26
Archive
Download the ROH Library Annual Report 2024/25
✅ Feedback
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💬 Wellbeing
Library wellbeing area: books and other resources for supporting your physical and mental health
The ROH Pantry: a range of food, drink and toiletries in the Library for staff or students
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