We are all in such a different place today from last week. First of all a big shout out of thanks to all of you in the hospital on the front line but also having to cope with all the worries and complications like the rest of us.
Things about library services...
We had hoped to keep the library open for some hours this week but unfortunately the member of staff doing that had a close family bereavement (not virus related and not unexpected) which meant that we had to close. The other members of staff either have underlying health issues making them vulnerable or caring responsibilities for others and, as we can do the majority of work from home, that is what we are doing. We are hoping that the library may be staffed and physically open from Wed 25th March. However as everything is changing rapidly please check before visiting.
Things we can do...
- We can supply articles generally speaking - particularly if electronic..we will struggle to supply print holdings as our source libraries are also mostly working remotely. Please fill in request form
- We can do literature searches - again please fill in the form
- We have allowed multiple book renewals so if you have items overdue don't worry you will not be charged extra fines. Please renew in the normal way if you can eg App, email, but not by phone.
- If you want to return your books then the book drop box is available outside the library.
- If you need any help with information that you need to discuss then please email us with your phone number and suggest times when one of us can ring you.
- We can help you with your OpenAthens accounts or ClinicalSkills.net logins if you are trying to do some online training or access electronic resources
- e-books there are a considerable number already accessible via our library catalogue. If you need access to any other particular books check here and request from us - depending on the cost we may be able to purchase or buy a short term loan for you.
Contacting us...
@ I keep saying email us so here are the details: please email either but not both of these addresses illingworthlibrary@nhs.net OR illingworth.library@sheffield.ac.uk. We will get back to you as soon as we can but our response may be a little longer than normal. Please do not email our individual addresses as well as that just leads to confusion and duplication of work.
Things cancelled or postponed...
Journal Club, our 70th birthday celebrations and one to one training - though we are hoping that we might be able to do some remote training so if you need help with this please email the library.
English & Maths sessions run by Sheffield College are cancelled. I expect that the tutor will be in touch with those registered.
Our next Reading Group book is due to be discussed Wed 1st April (Olive Kitteridge) I am planning to run this as a remote Google Hangout - typing messages and comments to each other in real time...not video so if you are stuck at home and still in your pyjamas that will be fine. You will need to provide your own wine and snacks though! If you are already on the Reading Group mailing list I will be contacting you. If you have not previously been part of this but would like to be then please email the library - mention this to any isolating colleagues you may know.
Things to help...
Mind have put together a webpage our helpful information for your own well-being at this time. YoungMinds have similar resources for children and young people.
Things to eat...
So as everyone in the country is making dishes out of pasta and toilet rolls... I want to concentrate on fresh veg - still plenty around particularly in small local shops that we need to support at this time. How about this Warm pearl barley salad
Keep safe and keep in touch!
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