Things in the library 22 April

Things about child development... 
The Department of Health is developing an outcome measure of child development at age 2 – 2½ years, the data for which will be published in the Public Health Outcomes Framework from 2017. They have published a factsheet aimed at health visitors on 'Developing a public health outcome measure for children aged 2 – 2½ using ASQ-3 ' it contains many links to further information.

Things digital...
Do you need to increase your confidence and skills when online?  take a look at this free Open University course 'Succeeding in a digital world'. It explores a range of digital skills and practices, including digital identity, digital well-being, staying safe and legal, finding and using information and online tools, and dealing with information overload. The importance of developing a critical approach to life online is emphasised throughout, whether consuming or creating information. You'll be encouraged to reflect on your own situation and to apply what you learn to real-life scenarios, using a digital skills plan to keep a record of progress.

Things new...

This week I managed to pick a sunny day to walk across Western Park three times to pick up some books we have newly purchased. One of them is the new edition of Great Ormond Street  'Handbook of Paediatrics'. It will be available to borrow soon..please contact us if you wish to reserve it. Some of the other new books can be found here.

Things springlike...

(c) Gill Kaye 2016

Things on critical appraisal...
Critical Appraisal course - Thursday 12th May 9.30 am – 1.00 pm
An Introduction to Critical Appraisal  running again soon - Places can be reserved by any SCH staff involved in Evidence Based Medicine by emailing: coursebookings@sch.nhs.uk
This course is designed to give you the skills to critically evaluate research papers and interpret their findings. Prior knowledge or experience of critical appraisal is NOT required
 Further information is available from Sarah Massey, Knowledge and Library Services Manager.

Things you can get with Open Athens...

Along with the access to full text of selected journals there are other resources to which you are entitled via your NHS Open Athens account, One of these is AnatomyTV from Primal Pictures, the world’s most medically accurate and detailed 3D graphic rendering of human anatomy. Watch the movie by clicking on the image to find out more...remember you can access this resource for free with your NHS Open Athens login

Things Elizabethan...
In honour of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death why not try making these Shrewsbury cakes/biscuits which are believed to be what were referred to in Twelfth Night
 “Dost thou think, because thou art virtuous, there shall be no more cakes and ale?”

Sir Toby’s cakes, most historians agree, were most likely Shrewsbury cakes, which were essentially shortbread cookies, flavored with rosewater, nutmeg, or cinnamon. In the play, the prime spice seems to have been ginger, which made them “hot in the mouth.”