Guides
QR Code - click and scan. Request a resource - ask for a book or journal article. Make an enquiry - ask a question. Journals A-Z.
These guides have been written for NWAS Staff by NWAS LIS. If there is any topic you think would benefit from having a Guide, or any practical aspect of searching or using the Library or information resources, please contact Matt.Holland@nwas.nhs.uk
Subject Guides
Guide to the Literature of Paramedic Practice - Web
Guide to Management Information Sources Online - Web
Guide to Information Sources for NHS Reform - Web
Guide to Ambulance Service information on the web - Web
Guide to information sources on Leadership in the NHS - Web
Guide to information resources on Project Management for NHS Staff - Web
Quick guide to new organisations proposed by NHS Reform - Web
Guide to information sources for Patient Transport Services (PTS) Version 1.0 - Web
Guide to online information sources relating to NHS Foundation Trust Status - Web
Guide to Open Access for Allied Health Professionals - Web
Guide to the Publication Process for Allied Health Professionals - Web
Quick Reference guide - Web
Management Skills
Quick Guides to Resources
Short guides to resources that you can use now. You do need an NHS Athens Account. Comments or feedback? eMail Matt.Holland@nwas.nhs.uk
Information Skills Handouts
Access to The Lancet via ScienceDirect. A guide - Word
Advanced Search in NHS Evidence. 10 Step Guide - Word
Advanced Search in NHS Evidence. 10 Step Guide for CMI - Word
Advanced Search in NHS Evidence - Demonstration Video - YouTube
Basic Information Skills Session Outline - Word
Citing References - a guide for students - Web
Guide for new students - WebGuide to the NWAS Library and Information Service - .pdf
How to access Medline with Full Text - Word
How to Register for an NHS Athens Account - PowerPoint
North West Ambulance Service Harvard Style Guide - Word
Planning a Database Search - Web Version
Planning a Database Search - Word Version
Publication Cycle - Simple Diagram - Word
What is the difference between trade, professional and peer reviewed journals? - Word
Edge Hill University - Library & Information Resource Centre
Excellent series of instructional videos delivered via YouTube on searching Medline (using Evidence Search), CINAHL Beginners (using EBSCO), CINAHL Advanced (using EBSCO) and Evidence Search.
See also supporting videos for Search Planning, using Evidence Search and using a Thesaurus.
NWAS LIS Publications
Publications by NWAS LIS about services and opperations.
Welcome to NWAS LIS - Audio
NWAS LIS Strategy 2012/15 - Word
NWAS LIS Collection Development Policy 2012/15 - Word
NWAS LIS Annual Review 2012/13 - pdf
NWAS LIS Action Plan Dashboard May 2013 - .pdf
NWAS LIS Statistical Summary Dashboard May 2013 - .pdf
NWAS LIS First Impact Study Report 2012 - Word
NWAS LIS Marketing Action Plan 2012/15 - Word
NWAS LIS Service Statement - Word
NWAS LIS Service Statement - Web
NWAS LIS Style Guide v0.1 - .pdf
NWAS LIS Style Guide v0.1 - Word
NWAS LIS Summary Strategy 2012/15 & Action Plan 2013/14 - .pdf
NWAS LIS Impact Survey
To participate in the NWAS LIS Impact Survey read/listen to the Introduction and complete the questionnaire. If you would like to give more information about a specific contact with the library service, please do complete the Case Study.
Introduction
Introduction to NWAS LIS Impact Study - Audio
Introduction to NWAS LIS Impact Study - Word
Questionnaire (8 questions)
NWAS LIS Impact Study Online Questionnaire - Web
NWAS LIS Impact Study Questionnaire - Word
Questionnaire (Case Study)
NICE Evidence Search Changes
Nothing at the moment
Teaching Presentations
Academic Writing Skills - ppt
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Quick Reference
Free to access reference resources on the web. Some resources requires an NHS Athens Account.25 January 2013
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Guide to the publication process for Allied Health Professionals
This is a guide for AHP's who are thinking about writing for publication. It provides an overview of things you need to know before starting out on the publication journey...21 September 2012
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Guide to online information sources relating to NHS Foundation Trust status
9 February 2012
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Guide to information sources for Patient Transport Services (PTS) Version 1.0
Guide to information sources for Patient Transport Services (PTS)28 November 2011
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Quick guide to new organisations proposed by NHS Reform
15 November 2011
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Citing References - a guide for students
A guide to the basics of the Harvard (Name/Date) Referencing System.30 October 2011
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Guide to information sources on Project Management for NHS Staff
17 October 2011
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Guide to information sources on Leadership in the NHS
This guide specifically relates to leadership in the NHS, with pointers to where to find the broader literature on leadership...12 October 2011
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Guide to Ambulance Service information on the web
Links to information on the web for Ambulance Services and associated information. Please do suggest more links if you think there is anything missing. Contact Matt Holland [ Matt.Holland@nwas.nhs...22 September 2011
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Guide for New Students
This guide is intended for those members of staff who will be or are attending University. It's a general guide written from experience of working in Universities and studying as a student in full,...30 August 2011
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Guide to Information Sources for NHS Reform
This is a guide to the documents, websites and other material available on the Internet that underpin or have been generated by the NHS Reform process. Please do contact Matt Holland [ Matt...12 July 2011
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IHCD Paramedic Programme - Library Resources
23 May 2011
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Planning a Database Search
23 May 2011
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Guide to Management Information Sources Online
18 May 2011
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Guide to the Literature of Paramedic Practice
18 May 2011
