REMINDER

Don't forget the following changes (see last month for fuller descriptions)

i New charges will apply to some library services

i There will be restriction to use of memory sticks within the hospital site. We will post more information as it becomes known. Rest assured we are working with Information Governance to try to find a workable solution for our users whilst still meeting the strigent requirements of the Government

i At the end of the month, the National Library for Health is due to be rebranded as NHS Evidence

CHECK THIS ONE OUT

Are you using Athens to the full? - we now have acces to the full Thomson Healthcare Series for 1 month - until 11th May

Who is it aimed at? Healthcare staff needing information

What does it cover? It spans drugs, diseases, acute care, toxicology, alternative medicines, as well as a comprehensive tool to educate patients.

Access? Athens based giving you 24 hour access from any Internet linked computer

How easy is it to use? You start at a search page and it takes you from there. It is laid out in and easy to follow fashion

Is it evidence based? Yes it is!

How do I get onto it? There are several different ways - try one of the following

1. logon via http://www.athens.nhs.uk/ and then go to Resources > Local Resources. Scroll down and click on Martindale's Complete Drug Reference and then start your search

2. or this direct link http://athens.thomsonhc.com/hcs/librarian/PFActionId/pf.LinkBasedLogin (copy paste!)

ENJOY .....

UpToDate *NEW MATERIAL*

We invite you to explore UpToDate in Neurology FROM the quick links section of the Knowledge zone (Library Microsite). This site is not available for free outside of the Trust
Neurology is now available in UpToDate. The neurology topics are written by over 275 leading neurologists.
The content covers all the major areas in neurology, including:
· Behavioral and cognitive neurology
· Dementia
· Epilepsy
· Headache
· Medical neurology
· Movement disorders
· Multiple sclerosis
· Neuromuscular disease
· Neurooncology
· Neuroophthalmology
· Neuroradiology
· Neurovirology and neuroAIDS
· Stroke

MARCH 2009

Hello everyone!

We haven't got any photos of March hares for you, I'm afraid, so here's a scene from the city instead, just for a change...

REMOVABLE MEDIA SECURITY

Devices which can be plugged into PCs and carry patient data represent a risk to the Trust from unauthorised access to such data and potential loss. In 2008, the government issued directives that each organisation should take robust action to prevent loss of confidential patient data. In line with any other Trusts and government departments, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is taking measures to reduce the risk of this type of loss.

We are introducing controls which will prevent Trust PCs from writing to
removable media such as USB memory sticks. This obviously has implications for the Library and we are in discussion with Information Governance staff to see how we can manage this within the Library for our members, both staff and students. We will keep you posted on this development.

CHARGE INCREASE

Over the last 5 years we have held the price of Inter Library Loans (ILL) and are now subsidising the cost of this service. For 2009 we have provided even more online journal titles which you can download at any time from any internet linked computer. To enable us to keep supporting this level of service we need to increase the price of ILL.

So here is the bad news as from the 1st April 2009

Services	Old	April 2009
A3 photocopy black and white	5p	10p
Other NW Health Libraries (photocopied article)	50p	£1.00
Other NW Health Libraries (book)	free	£1.00
British Library (photocopied article)	£5.00	£6.00

NHS EVIDENCE

Just as you are getting use to the National Library for Health (NLH), it will be changing in line with recommendations in the Darzi report. In the report, High Quality For All, (published June 2008), NICE was asked to establish NHS Evidence.

What is NHS Evidence?
NHS Evidence is a web-based service that will help people find, access and use high-quality clinical and non-clinical evidence and best practice. Built around a powerful search engine, the service will consolidate information from a wide range of sources in one central portal.
The blueprint for NHS Evidence, outlining the strategic aims of the service, can be found on the NICE website.

How will it affect NLH?
NHS Evidence will build on existing services currently delivered by the National Library for Health. The existing services, collections and staff of NLH will be transferred into the new service.

When will NHS Evidence be available?
NHS Evidence will launch in April 2009. Additional functionality and content will be added in future versions of NHS Evidence. Initially both sites will run in parallel

NEW A-Z

Remember to look at the A-Z as a number of new journals are now included. In the Foundation Trust it is on the front page of the Knowledge Zone Microsite.

Outside of the Hospital, it can be picked up from www.stockport.nhs.uk , selecting Working for Us and then Library and IT facilities.

NOTE: it now has an excellent new search facility which will allow you to see what journals we have access to which contain a certain word in the title. Try typing in surgery to see the results.