What's New

Book of The Week - Physical examination procedures for advanced practitioners and non-medical prescribers: evidence and rationale

30 March 2026

Designed for a wide range of healthcare professionals including nurses, pharmacists, physician associates, paramedics, physiotherapists, anaesthetic assistants, medical students, and doctors, this fully revised ed provides up to date, evidence based insights to enhance the readers' knowledge and skills when performing physical examinations of adult patients.

New Website – Literature Searching

24 March 2026

Did you know that we can do your literature searching for you? Our librarians are experts at finding the information you need, saving you from spending time trying to search for it yourself.

Book Of the Week - Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race

23 March 2026

The book that sparked a national conversation. Exploring everything from eradicated black history to the inextricable link between class and race, Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race is the essential handbook for anyone who wants to understand race relations in Britain today.

Book of the Week - Wheater's Functional Histology : A text and Colour Atlas

16 March 2026

Designed to give medical and health science students a working knowledge of histology, including the basic histological structures, tissue types and organ systems, this book is packed with illustrations and learning aids.

New Website – Faster and Easier Access to Online Resources

16 March 2026

You have access to a wide range of different online resources via our new website. Scroll down to the bottom of our homepage at: https://library.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ for quick access to our most used ones, including:

Book of the Week - Renal nursing : care and management of people with kidney disease

9 March 2026

World Kidney Day is on 12th March and more information can be found on their website https://www.worldkidneyday.org/. Our Book of the Week ties in with the day. Written by leading experts, it uses clear and simple language that is easy to follow and is supplemented with full-colour illustrations to aid understanding.

New Library and Knowledge Service Website

9 March 2026

We’re excited to announce the launch of the new LKS website which brings together the services and resources of the libraries at Ormskirk, Southport and Whiston into one, easy to access location.

Book of the Week - Oxford Handbook of Women's Health Nursing

3 March 2026

This updated handbook covers the role of the nurse in the context of women's health in primary care, community and hospital settings. It incorporates the most recent evidence-based guidance and developments in nursing roles and contraceptive methods, helping practitioners assist women in making informed choices.

Book of The Week - Proud

23 February 2026

Book of the Week this week is Proud, a thought-provoking, funny emotional read. The book is an anthology of stirring, bold and moving stories and poetry by LGBTQ authors giving their unique responses to the broad theme of pride.

Book of the Week - Cardiovascular hemodynamics for the clinician

16 February 2026

This weeks Book of the Week ties in with Heart Month. You can find out more about Heart Month here: https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/support-our-campaigns/heart-month.