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Book of the Week - Evidence-Based Medicine : How to practice and teach EBM
1 June 2026
The Book of the Week this week is for busy clinicians at any stage of their career and is ideal for those who want to learn how to effectively practice and teach evidence-based medicine (EBM). This 6th edition has been updated, while retaining its short, practical format that emphasizes the direct clinical application of EBM and provides the tactics to practice and teach EBM in real time and in various settings.
Book of the Week - Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic & Laboratory Test
25 May 2026
This weeks Book of the Week is valuable in academic and clinical settings alike and is beloved for its full-colour design, user-friendly organization, and illustrations that help clarify key concepts.
Book of the Week - Agile HR : Deliver Value in a Changing World of Work
18 May 2026
Wednesday 20th May is the 7th International Human Resources Day. The day celebrates the impact of HR professionals worldwide. The theme this year is "Empower People to Lead Change".
Topic of the Month - Dying Matters
12 May 2026
The Library Topic of the Month for May is "Dying Matters".
Book of the Week - How to be a Great Nurse
11 May 2026
Tuesday 12th of May is this years International Nurses Day!
Library Survey 2026 - Have your say!
5 May 2026
It's time once more for our annual library survey. We want to know what you think of the services and resources we provide.
Book of the Week - Best Practice in Labour and Delivery
4 May 2026
International Day of the Midwife is celebrated on 5th May. The day celebrates the vital role midwives play in sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn health. More information about the day can be found on the International Confederation of Midwives website https://internationalmidwives.org/ and also on the Royal College of Midwives website https://rcm.org.uk/rcm-events/idm-2026/.
Halton, Knowsley and St Helens Community and GP Staff
30 April 2026
Then don’t forget, the Library and Knowledge Service is here to help you! We can carry out literature searches, provide a range of training (via MS Teams or in person), provide you with full text journal articles and much much m
Book of the Week - Continuous Value Management in Healthcare : Elevating Safety, Cost, and Efficiency with a Staff-Led Approach
27 April 2026
This week's Book of the Week describes a method of managing quality while containing costs. Value Management, developed by Brian Maskell and colleagues, links quality and finance and gives frontline staff greater control of quality and improved information on cost.