As the situation changes we continue to assess and adapt the library service. The library is open 8:30 - 17:00 for business with limited staffing and facilities due to social distance restrictions. Please abide by the library use protocol displayed by the entrance if you do want to use the library. Library staff also continue to work from home and training is available online (no face to face training is currently provided). However all books currently on loan have been renewed until September, so do not feel you have to physically come to the library if you don't want to; no fines will be charged during this time.
If you feel you can return your loans please do so - if not please keep them safe so that we don't lose the books. Books can also be returned to the library whilst we are closed via the book drop box outside the library, on return all books will be quarantines for 72 hours before being available for loan to someone else, this is clearly shown on our library catalogue.
If you have any information needs that require a discussion with us, then please email us and tell us your phone number and we will ring you.
Things to chat about...
We are trialling an Instant Chat facility via our online catalogue if you want to use this instead of email - the status at the right hand side will either show one of these two messages - it will open up a Chat window which we will try to respond to - sometimes though we may be on another call/meeting in which case we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Things about librarians...
A mixed-methods research study, funded by Health Education England, has identified several positive benefits resulting from a librarian working in a critical care team. A return on investment (ROI) analysis indicated that for every £1 invested in the embedded librarian model, a financial value in a range from £1.18 to £3.03 was generated in time saving, enhanced professional development and improved patient care . A librarian worked alongside staff in the critical care department for 15 months, delivering a “pop up library”, providing evidence support, training both face to face and virtually, and attending meetings, journal club and other departmental activities. The model supported learning and education across all staff groups, nurtured an evidence-based culture and enhanced the quality of care. The study findings highlight the pivotal role of the critical care nurse in sharing knowledge between staff and patients; the bedside nurse was considered approachable, reassuring, knowledgeable and trustworthy, and they were a preferred source of knowledge for the patient and family. Findings demonstrate that a librarian working in a clinical team can feasibly support the knowledge requirements of staff. We support several departments with our vclinical librarian service (remotely at present) if you would like to discuss any support your department would like from us please contact us.
Things to identify children...
Having a unique, consistent identifier for children will allow professionals interacting with children to share information easily and provide better care for their needs. This position statement from RCPCH recommends that the NHS number is used to provide a link between children’s records in England and Wales.
Things digital...
An agreement struck between NHSX, NHS Digital and Microsoft will save the NHS hundreds of millions of pounds and enable all eligible organisations in England to access Microsoft 365 digital tools.The agreement guarantees significant cost savings for both individual NHS organisations and the NHS as a whole. It will improve productivity, enhance collaboration and strengthen cyber security across healthcare services. As part of the agreement, Microsoft 365 will be deployed to as many as 1.2 million staff across NHS organisations, including Trusts, CCGs, and health Informatics Services, creating a truly joined-up NHS. Staff will be able to communicate more effectively and will have access to the information, applications and services they need, reducing the administrative burden on staff and improving patient safety.Things about rainbows...
The Rainbow Badge team at SCH would like to remind you that June is Pride month – when we are encouraged to focus on the experiences and challenges of the LGBT+ community and the need to be a strong community of members and allies. BAME LGBT+ people are particularly marginalised. The beautiful rainbows all over the country have expressed the public’s support for the work of the NHS. The NHS Rainbow Badge is specifically to represent the work of the NHS in supporting LGBT+ patients, colleagues, carers and service users. We do not want to forget our most vulnerable young people in the storms of worldwide upheaval. One of the best ways to help, either as a member or an ally, is to educate ourselves about the issues, the history, the legislation and the lived experiences of the LGBTQIA+ community. The Rainbow badge Team team have put together a few suggestions of some books which might be of interest:- This Book is Gay - Juno Dawson
- The ABCs of LGBT+ - Ashley Mardell
- From Prejudice to Pride РAmy Lam̩
- Trans Britain – Christine Burns
- Straight Jacket – Matthew Todd
- The Velvet Rage – Alan Downs
- We are Everywhere – Matthew Riemer & Leighton Brown
They also recommend the Pride Circle Challenge. This is a really great international resource that leads you to many diverse reports and stories. With advice on how to support LGBT+ pals from all areas of the community. Please keep the conversations flowing, reaching out, lifting up, promoting positivity and inclusion for all the LGBT+ young people we meet.
Things to eat...
It is always a lovely time of year for fresh fruit and there are cherries in the shops now. This Fresh cherry cake is suggested for a picnic...not the weather today but next week is supposed to be lovely.
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