Library guides and databases: University College Hospital NHS Trust: Library Guide: Welcome

Welcome to UCLH Library Services

This guide provides an overview of the library services available to staff and students at University College Hospital NHS Trust - including access to electronic resources, training, research support, and more.

Use the menu to explore how our libraries can support your learning, teaching, and research.

Your libraries

Staff at UCLH are served primarily by two of UCL's Libraries. However, once you are registered you can access all UCL Library sites.

Cruciform Hub
A modern library space with a collection covering the subjects of clinical medicine, nursing, midwifery, allied health, dentistry and oral health. The Cruciform Hub has eight UCLH networked PCs, printing facilities, and dedicated areas for quiet focus or collaborative group work.
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Queen Square Library
The Queen Square Library offers a comprehensive collection of specialist neurology, neurosurgery, and neuroscience resources, including historical archives. Six UCLH PCs and printing facilities are also available as well as space for quiet study.
NHS library members - where are the UCL libraries?
UCL Library Services provides numerous libraries and study spaces for our users. Locations, opening hours and services of each are available here.

Note: Access to non-library study spaces managed by Library Services, UCL LCCOS, is restricted to UCL students and staff.

Find the evidence fast

Use the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub for quick access to trusted journals, e-books, clinical tools, and policy resources all in one place.

If you're not sure where to begin, the Hub is an excellent starting point for your research.

Tip: To view the full range of results and access content, make sure you're logged in with your NHS OpenAthens account.

Searching: Health and Care Evidence

Library Essentials

Join the library
Get a library card to access library spaces and services.
Getting started
Take a look at our online induction: essential information about library services for NHS staff.
Register for an NHS Open Athens Account
An NHS Athens account gives you access to essential online resources such as journals, databases and point of care tools.

Quick Resource Links

BMJ Best Practice
Covering diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention, BMJ Best Practice offers evidence-based guidance.
BrowZine - direct link for UCLH
Use to browse and access all UCLH journal subscriptions.
Medline
Database covering medicine, nursing, dentistry, the health care system, and the preclinical sciences.
CINAHL Ultimate
Database covering nursing and allied health research, including more than 50 nursing specialties.