Discovery Library Services
Interlibrary loans / document supply (ILL)
If we don’t have the item you require in stock we can request it from another library (this service is for registered borrowers, undertaking NHS work. Register for a library account).
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We can obtain some items from other NHS libraries at no charge to you
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We can obtain items from the British Library at a cost
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Same day service (additional charges may apply- contact the library to check)
Article request and book request forms are available on our guides and form page
Literature searching support
If you require assistance with a literature search on a specific subject, staff are available to help. Please email the library with search overview, your forthcoming weekday availability and phone number we will be happy to arrange a online session with you.
View resource guides on how to search the NHS Healthcare databases
Please note:
We do not have the capacity to undertake search assistance for full systematic reviews. The researcher team’s academic institution(s) and professional body libraries should be consulted in relation to Systematic Reviews. The PenARC Searching and Review Clinics may also be a source of Systematic Review search support.
Searching NHS library resources training
We offer regular training sessions on how to search the different clinical evidence resources available to you and your teams through the library. These informal small group session run on Microsoft Teams for 1 hour.
Upcoming sessions:
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Wednesday 11 February 2026, 4:30pm to 5:30pm
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Monday 23 February 2026, 11am to 12pm
Please email the library to book a training place
If these aren’t suitable, or you require an in person session, please email us with dates and times that would be convenient for you and we will make arrangements.
If you have colleagues who would benefit from the same training, we can arrange bespoke search training for departmental, education and research groups using relevant topics and resources. Please email with individual or group requirements and a contact phone number so we can arrange a session for you.
View resource guides on how to search the NHS Healthcare databases
