Things in the library 18th Sept...

Things to challenge you... 

Our latest 70th birthday library quiz takes you on a tour around our library catalogue and leads you to some treasure....don't miss out on the chance to win! Still time to enter...also a useful exercise in how to find our resources!

Things to help you... 

Many of you have already had out one-to-one training on Mendeley Reference Managing software. If you are doing any sort of studying, research or writing we thoroughly recommend using this free tool. If you want training then  please use our Book a Librarian service. If you are already a Mendeley user then you might like to start using the New Menderley Reference Manager.

Providing ways to help you efficiently store, organize, annotate and share references, Mendeley Reference Manager has a range of new time-saving features, including:

• A unified experience — the new desktop and web versions are identical in look and functionality, allowing you to switch seamlessly between the two and work how and where you want
• Always up-to-date — new automatic sync gives you peace of mind that your changes are saved and that you’re always working with your latest references and notes
• Connected thinking — new Mendeley Notebook allows you to collate your notes and highlights from across multiple PDFs in one place, keeping your thoughts organized, accessible and retrievable

Things about autistic people... 

The National Autistic Society has published a report on the impact of coronavirus on autistic people and their families, including children. Findings from the report, which surveyed 4,232 autistic people and families in the UK during June and July, include: 68% of family members said their autistic child was anxious about the loss of routine brought on by disruption to education and that 65% said their autistic child couldn't do online work.

Things to join in... 

University of Sheffield has just started their Festival of the Mind event - this year online - it runs from 17th-27th September and brings together University academics and professionals from Sheffield’s cultural, creative and digital industries to bring their research to life in exciting, entertaining and innovative ways. Events are available as podcasts and there really is something for everyone. This morning, for example, health researcher Dr Chris Blackmore and Nick Bax, Creative Director of Human Design studio, talked about using virtual reality as a storytelling and therapeutic tool for improving mental health and wellbeing and a later event has Christine Gregory share stories from The Land That Made Us – a book based on the personal accounts of farmers of the South West Peak District. The accounts were collected by Christine as part of an oral history project exploring farming lives in the region.

Things to eat... 

I managed a quick weekend to the Netherlands last weekend to deliver my son to his new home, The Dutch have always had fabulous bakeries and their Indonesian food is also very special. When we lived there 30 years ago it was still quite unusual for private homes to have ovens so people didn't make their own cakes. Something you will see more in cafes than shops is Appelgebak a cross between an apple pie and a cake. With a large glut of apples at the moment it seems a shame not to have a go at making one myself. This recipe is American (it was that or Dutch langiage) so uses cup measurements. There is a conversion chart here if you need it.

Things in the library 17 July...

Things written by you... 

Our online SCH Repository continues to grow and now includes most publications from SCH staff from 2018 onwards (over 450). In our library catalogue you can see the details of all of these by searching for “sch repository”. They are identifiable by the image on the right. If you have signed up to receive a monthly email with new items added to the library (when you joined the library) then you will be notified of any of these articles which match your subject interests.

The catalogue records link to the PubMed abstract – if you then require the full text of an article and cannot obtain it elsewhere  we can supply this in the normal way via our request form (charges apply).

We only list co-authors who have given SCH as their institutional affiliation, if they have stated their department we can report on this for SCH departments but many have only given the trust name.

We hope this will not only showcase the research being published by SCH colleagues but also share awareness of what is being done in different specialities across the trust.

If any of your SCH affiliated publications are missing or are in error please email the library for them to be checked (post 2018 only).

Things to donate and record... 

Museums Sheffield have been thinking about what objects represent our lives at the moment, and what should be collected to tell the story of what we’re currently going through to future generations. COVID-19 has seen our day-to-day life change massively – we all have a lot in common right now, but they are also mindful that people people’s personal circumstances mean that a lot of us are having very different experiences.

They want to do their best to represent this unprecedented moment in our lives, but  need your help. What do you think should be kept as a memory of Sheffield and its people at this time? In particular, if you have a suggestion of something you’d be happy to donate to the city’s collections that represents your experience during lockdown they would love to hear from you.

Sheffield Libraries and Archives are also running a fantastic project to document the experiences of people in Sheffield during lockdown - you can find out more about that and how you can get involved here 

Things to make your life easier... 

We often advertise that we can provide one-to-one training in Mendely - reference managing software. Perhpas you have seen this and not realised what a benefit this could be to you, your colleagues or even useful information to pass on to your student family members. Mendeley (and other similar software) does two things. It allows you to keep an record of all the references you have acquired for a topic in a very easy to use way. You can organise these in folders or with subject tags or keep them in a jumbled heap (not recommended) depending on your preference (guess what "us librarians" prefer!). You can make notes on an article and if the pdf is available to you highlight sections which you want to refer to in your writing.

The other side of the software is where the magic happens and as you are writing your Word document you can automatically insert your references where needed and create your bibliography at the click of a button. You can change the citation style just by selecting from a drop-down list and if you need to move batches of text around in your document the references will automatically re-number themselves. It is a real time-saver and will help you organise your work if you are doing any writing for publication or education. If you wish to book an individual or small group session please use our Book a Librarian service.

Things to return... 

Although we have extended everyone's libnrary book due dates until Sept, if you have books that you are ready to return please do so either by handing in at the library counter or placing in the returns box outside the library. This is particularly important if you are moving on to another trust in August. All returned books are now quarantined for 72 hours before being available for loan to another reader so you may see  this indicated on the library catalogue. 

Things to eat... 

I made this Chorizo, orzo & sweetcorn summer stew yesterday - very simple and tasty

Things in the library 5th June...

Things about reading...

We had an excellent Reading Group meeting this week where we discussed 'God's Own Country'. Our next virtual meeting will be 1st July  at 18.15 - 19.15 and our next book is 'Before the coffee gets cold' by Toshikazu Kawaguchi  If you would like to join us please email the library.

In a small back alley in Tokyo, there is a café which has been serving carefully brewed coffee for more than one hundred years. But this coffee shop offers its customers a unique experience: the chance to travel back in time. In Before the Coffee Gets Cold, we meet four visitors, each of whom is hoping to make use of the café’s time-travelling offer, but the journey into the past does not come without risks: customers must sit in a particular seat, they cannot leave the café, and finally, they must return to the present before the coffee gets cold . . .Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s beautiful, moving story – translated from Japanese by Geoffrey Trousselot – explores the age-old question: what would you change if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for one last time?

Things about training...

We are getting quite accustomed to online training for literature searches, managing references (Menderley) etc and are happy to do this. If you would like to Book a Librarian session with us please do so - all you need is a computer with audio and video capabilities and we can come to you wherever you are. We are hoping to expand the courses we can offer via this method and will probably keep this as a training option even when the library is fully open again. 

Things about learning...

The Learning Hub is a new digital platform that provides easy access to a wide range of resources that are pertinent to education and training in health and care.  New features will be frequently released to provide a comprehensive learning experience for users. You can access the Learning Hub either using eligible e-Learning for Healthcare log in details or by creating a Learning Hub account. 

The resources shared on the platform play a pivotal role in its success, in its vision for collaboration and supporting learners.  Many stakeholders from across the health and care workforce, including clinical commissioning groups, social care, professional bodies, charities and the simulation community, have already contributed a range of quality learning resources.  Many of the resources are in response to the COVID-19 efforts to support the health and care workforce.  These resources include videos, webinars, slide presentations, Q&A packs, simulation scripts, lesson plans and web links to support system readiness, recovery and beyond.

Things about nature...

From R S Illingworth 'Babies & Young Children'

Many of us are discovering nooks and crannies in our local area in which to enjoy the benefits of nature during this lockdown. This article caught my attention this week looking at the effect of nature play on the health and developmental outcomes of children. The studies they looked at showed "Nature play had consistent positive impacts on physical activity outcomes and cognitive play behaviours (imaginative and dramatic play)." although they pointed out this difficulty of comparing studies of this kind.

Things about assessing physical activity...

Although based on American recommendations this article in Pediatrics looks at the role of GPs and paediatricians in supporting physical activity amongst children & adolescents. Physical activity is known to shown to be associated with decreased rates of smoking and fewer symptoms of depression, and increased rates of inactivity and sedentary activity can predict future alcohol and drug use in adolescents. Benefits of increased activity on academic achievement, memory, attention are also cited along with the more obvious physical benefits of improved health.

Things about Coronavirus mental health...

The NSPCC has released figures which show that Childline has delivered 6,938 counselling sessions to children and young people in the UK who mentioned the coronavirus crisis since January 2020. Figures also show that more than half (16,644) of all counselling between 23 March, the start of lockdown, and 10 May 2020 related to mental /emotional health; suicidal thoughts and feelings; or self-harm.

Things online...

Don't forget that we have a good selection  of e-books (159) available to you which you can access via our library catalogue even if you are working at home. You can see all of the available titles here and if you have any specific needs you can search here and, depending on cost, you can ask us to authorise a purchase or short-term loan of new titles  - for this you will need to log in with your NHS Athens account.

Things to eat...

A nice mixture of summer vegetables along with a bit of comfort food feel seems right for this 'not quite as hot' weather. Caponata with cheesy polenta, which is gluten-free and vegetarian.

Things in the library 31st Jan...

The last day...                                              

Today is the last chance to sign up for the next Randomised Coffee Trial at SCH, and to take part in our January quiz.        

Things about workload, stress & patient safety...
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement recently dedicated a podcast to this subject.

"The relationship between workload and stress, and the risk this poses for practitioners and patients alike, need more attention. On this episode of WIHI, IHI's longtime safety expert Frank Federico, RPh, and James Won, PhD, talk about the field of human factors in health care, and the role that human factors can play in addressing today's work-related stress."

You will need to create a free account to login to access the content.

Things about patient complaints...

A blog from Sir Robert Francis QC explains how hospitals can cultivate public trust in complaints. This new report – Shifting the mindset (2020) – investigates how hospitals report on complaints and whether current efforts are sufficient to build public trust.

"Complaints should be seen by hospitals as an opportunity to learn. The public expects the NHS to learn from mistakes, and to be kept informed about how these changes are made. Four in five people have told us that seeing where other people’s complaints have made a difference would encourage them to speak up. Yet fewer than half of NHS hospitals in England (38%) are reporting on any action taken in response to complaints raised by patients and loved ones. Complaints are a valuable tool which help hospitals spot and tackle issues quickly. They should not be seen by hospitals as something to ‘be managed’, but as an opportunity to learn and improve. To have a complaints system that works, the NHS must give patients the confidence to speak up by showing them how their views are heard and acted upon."

Things about technology in the classroom...

Trials of pioneering technology to help disabled pupils in the classroom will take place across the country in the first programme of its kind in the world. Speaking at a education technology show on 22 January, Universities, Science, Research and Innovation Minister Chris Skidmore announced plans to fund trials of ground-breaking assistive technology for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in up to 100 schools and colleges.
Innovations are expected to include ‘text-to-speech’ and ‘speech recognition’ software, which can help pupils with dyslexia improve their reading and proof-reading. Other trials include the use of eye-gaze technology, which can help pupils with severe motor impairments to communicate, helping to level the playing field for children with additional needs.


Things about the King's Fund...
The King's Fund have chosen three areas of focus for the next five years, where they feel they have the greatest opportunity to use their skills and resources to improve health and care.


                                            
Things about health inequality...

The Health Foundation and the Nuffield Trust have published their latest QualityWatch on health inequalities.There are different types of inequalities in health care that might arise from the region of the country you live in, your ethnicity, gender, or socio-economic status. This data story takes a closer look at the association between deprivation in the area that a patient lives and quality of care.(It is also a really clear way of visualising data.)

Things about brain development...
From the NSPCC an easy to understand set of web pages on How childhood trauma affects child brain development backed up with a list of references. Using accurate references to show people where your information has come from is something that sometimes daunts those who are returning to education after a period of time. Don't forget that via our Book a Librarian service you can arrange one to one help with using Mendeley (reference managing software) or for a general chat abut how to use quotations and references.

Things the Royal Foundation want to know...
Through their 5 Big Questions, they want to bring together the thoughts of individuals, organisations and businesses so that together we can build the healthiest generation in history by giving every child the best start in life.They want to hear from all adults living across the UK, if you are 16 or above and live in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, whether you have children or not – there are no right or wrong answers, they want to hear what you think.

Things to eat...
During my time living, working and giving birth(!) in the Netherlands we were close to Den Bosch ('s-Hertogenbosch) so it was a great outing when we had guests to go to a cafe there for Bossche Bollen...think of them as a round eclairs but much bigger...our 2 year old could make a lot of mess with one!

Things in the library 25 October...

Things not in the library...
Me...I am writing this on Wednesday as I am off to Oxford tomorrow. The company that manages our library system (ISOxford) are having an open day/ training day which I am attending. As part of the day they will be asking us what developments we would like to see in the future capability of the system. In a similar way we are always keen to have your feedback about our services - which is why we ask you for feedback after training, literature searches or other services/events which we organise. Do please respond to these as they really make a difference to our service. If you have any feedback/suggestions you would like to give us on any aspect of our service please email us to let us know.

Things about feeding preterm children...
This qualitative study involved interviews conducted with 12 parents of nine children who had been cared for at one neonatal intensive care unit in Sweden. The interviews were conducted between May and September 2018. All parents experienced some difficulties with their child';s eating development and described feeding their child as sometimes both difficult and frustrating. Variation in when these difficulties arose made it hard for the parents to obtain the individual support they wanted and needed. Parents experienced a need for more support -- from both staff members and parents with similar experiences -- during and after their child's stay at the NICU.

Things about research...
Not sure where to start? Don't know your Qualitative from your Quantitative? Don't worry we have lots of help and advice we can give you: from starting out to sharing your finished research. Use our Book a Librarian service to come for a chat.
We also regularly run Critical Appraisal courses which SCH staff can book via the Intranet.


Things before you start...

If you are contemplating doing any study that involves writing and referencing do come along for training on Mendeley reference managing software. Yet again today someone said to me "if only I had known this existed before...". It is free to use, works on PCs or MACs and will help you stay organised and save you so much time. Book a Librarian session or check out the information on their website.

Things to attend...
The University of Sheffield's Oncology & Metabolism Dept host a weekly Seminar Series which SCH staff are welcome to attend if they wish. The next one (Friday25th October ) is “The extracellular matrix as a nutrient source for breast cancer cells” by Dr Elena Rainero. This is in the Weston Park Lecture Theatre (Weston Park Cancer Centre) at 2pm. The next one is Friday 1st November 1pm Lecture Theatre 3, F Floor, Medical School. Title: ‘Targeting of osteoporosis treatment versus just treating everyone over 65 years’ an external seminar by Professor Ian Reid, University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Things to eat...

 I shall be making a tarte tatin this weekend to take to friends (who will be providing the rest of the meal!) not decided between pear tarte tatin or apple tarte tatin yet so here are recipes for both.







Remember....clocks go back one hour on Saturday night.