Welcome new students!

...and welcome back to all our current students too.

We'll be seeing lots of you for various lectures and workshops over the next few weeks but in the meantime here's a quick reminder of our key services.

You can find all the information you need to get started from our online induction webpages;

http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/services/new  

There are the library subject guides where you can find more specific resources and don't forget the Information Skills Resource where you can get further support with literature searching, referencing, critical thinking and more. 

If you have any questions do get in touch; either with us or with the Library Helpdesk.

All the best for the next year.

Vic, Anthea and Cat

http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/liaison/med 

*New* - Science Photo Library

The Library has recently purchased a subscription to Science Photo Library. 

Science Photo Library holds an extensive collection of images and video clips in the fields of science, technology and healthcare. Our subscription allows you to download high resolution images and clips for educational purposes, making this a great resource for both students and teachers. 

Make sure you login first with the Library's account details for complete access. You can find our login details here . 

Doing a Literature Review?

If you're embarking on a literature review for your dissertation this summer then take a look at 'Doing a literature review in health and social care : a practical guide' by Helen Aveyard.

Whether it's for a standard literature review, narrative review or indeed a systematic review this book offers good advice at each stage of the process.

View the ebook here .

There are print copies available in the Library too .

Also check out our online tutorial '7 Steps to Producing a Literature Review' for extra guidance and links to more resources.

Summer Vacation Opening Hours

Summer Vacation opening hours start today at the Health Sciences Libraries.

Sites will be opening the following from Monday 20 July until Sunday 20 September

Royal Hallamshire Hospital:
Monday - Thursday 
Opening Hours: 9am - 7pm
Staffed Hours: 9am - 7pm
Friday
Opening Hours: 9am - 7pm
Staffed Hours: 10am - 7pm
Saturday
Opening Hours: 2pm - 6pm
Staffed Hours:Self-service only
Sunday
Closed

Exceptions
Monday 31st August: Closed

Northern General Hospital
Monday & Wednesday
Opening Hours: 9am - 7pm
Staffed Hours: 11am - 3pm
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday
Opening Hours: 9am - 5pm
Staffed Hours: 11am - 3pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed

Exceptions
Monday 31st August: Closed

Information Commons (from Monday 15 June - Sunday 20 September)
Monday - Friday
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Staffed Hours: 9am - 7pm
Saturday - Sunday
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Staffed Hours: 12pm (midday) - 6pm

Exceptions
Monday 31st August
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Staffed Hours: 9am - 5pm

Western Bank Library (from Monday 15 June - Sunday 20 September)
Monday - Thursday 
Opening Hours: 9am - 7pm
Staffed Hours: 9am - 7pm
Friday
Opening Hours: 9am - 7pm
Staffed Hours: 10am - 7pm
Saturday
Opening Hours: 10am - 6pm
Staffed Hours: 12pm (midday) - 6pm
Sunday
Closed

Exceptions
Monday 31st August:
Opening Hours: 9am - 5pm
Staffed Hours: 9am - 5pm
 
 For more information see the library webpages here.

QR codes for our ebooks

Did you know that the library has ebooks as well as print books?  Look out for the QR codes on the shelves which link to some of our heaviest used titles!

There are also lots more electronic titles to discover on the Library Catalogue - StarPlus.

Look for the title you require, and if it has a 'View it' option, it means that it is available electronically.  Our ebooks are available both on and off campus 24/7, log in to MUSE and go to the library catalogue via My Services to discover more!

New items available in the University Library for HCS

New items that are now available to reserve in the University Library


Cheasman, C., Everard, R., & Simpson, S. - Stammering therapy from the inside: new perspectives on working with young people and adults - 2013

Dobinson, C. (ed.) - Creating practice-based evidence: a guide for SLTs - 2013

Enderby, P.M. - Therpay outcome measures for rehabilitation professionals - 2015

Herbert, R. - POWERS: profile of word errors and retrieval in speech : an assessment tool for use with people with communication impairment - 2013 

Norén, N., Samuelsson, C., & Plejert, C. - Aided communication in everyday interaction - 2013

Merrick, R. - Picture me; children's views of speech, language and communication needs - 2014

McComas, K.L. - Dig in your heels and fight!: How women become researchers in Communication Sciences and Disorders - 2014

Reid, J. - A guide to clinical placements in speech and language therapy - 2014

Volkmer, A. - Assessment and therapy for language and cognitive communication difficulties in dementia and other progressive diseases - 2013

Whitworth, N. - Methods in teaching clinical phonetics and linguistics - 2014

What is critical thinking?

Find out what some of our academics think in our new youtube video;

This video forms part of the Library's online tutorial Evaluating Information and Critical Thinking.

Check it out and improve your critical thinking powers!