This page provides a range of research resources & useful internet links - this is well worth browsing through to get a feel for what support is available. And don't forget about our email discussion list!
We are hoping to build on our collection of resources relating to research. Please send other information and links that you think would be helpful to others.
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Library resources in Bolton
Literature searching training
Other library resources
Research guides / tutorials
Recommended books
Useful internet links
Library Resources in Bolton
Bolton PCT Library, in partnership with the Royal Bolton Hospital Education Centre Library, together form Bolton Health Library Service. A recently developed innovative partnership with Bolton Council has allowed the PCT Library to be located centrally, within Bolton Central Library in Le Mans Crescent, & to offer extended opening hours.
Some of the services we offer include:
Bolton PCT library website |
Opening hours:
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North West Health Libraries Catalogue available here
Contact us: Email: Michael.cook@bolton.nhs.uk |
Come & pay us a visit! |
The Bolton Libraries Access Scheme (BLAG)
The Bolton Libraries Access Scheme (BLAG) is a partnership agreement between Bolton PCT, Bolton Hospitals Trust, Bolton University and Bolton Libraries. This scheme aims to improve access to library services for the Bolton Health and Social Care Community. All Bolton NHS and Social Care staff and students including all staff out in the community, independent contractors (dentists, pharmacists, opticians, etc) as well as members of the Bolton Voluntary Organisations (e.g. Bolton Hospice) can join Bolton Libraries and Bolton University for access to their book stock and printed journals. For further details you can pick up the application form from the PCT Library in Bolton Central Library or the Hospital Library at Royal Bolton Hospital.
Literature Searching Training
You can save hours of endless searching if you know how to go about it. 1:1 sessions are offered at the PCT library (see above for contact details) or click Here to find out about training on searching for the evidence run at Bolton Hospital. Health R&D North West also provide training across the north west. Our collection of research guides also offers related advice.
Other Library Resources
The John Rylands University Library (University of Manchester) in cooperation with the NW NHS Health Care Libraries Unit, has a membership scheme open to all NHS employees within the North West. This is FREE of charge to any member of the North West NHS workforce on production of their NHS identification card. Click Here to go to the John Rylands University Library Website. Other libraries offer some services too.
Please Note The John Rylands University Library (like many other university libraries) provides a limited but helpful range of services to members of the public. Some of these are free whilst others incur charges.
Recommended Books
You may already have found loads of books written about evidence based practice and research methods, but which one do you choose? Here we have attached a list of books recommended by Forum members. Add to the list by telling us about other books you found to be very helpful. Use the online contact form.
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Click Here to Open the Reading List
Don't forget to tell us about any links you would like to be added here. Also, from time to time, internet addresses get changed, so please report any links that don't seem to be working correctly, using our online contacts form.
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We are hoping to build on our collection of resources relating to research. Please send other information and links that you think would be helpful to others.
Recommended Books
You may already have found loads of books written about evidence based practice and research methods, but which one do you choose? Here we have attached a list of books recommended by Forum members. Add to the list by telling us about other books you found to be very helpful. Use the online contact form.
