UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health Library blog

We are pleased to announce that we have reintroduced out of hours access to the library to GOS ICH staff and GOSH library members. The library will be open to those granted access at the following times: Monday - Friday: 6:00pm - 10:45pm Saturday and Sunday: 9:00pm - 9:00pm You will need to contact us if you are interested in access so that we can arrange a time for you to come to visit the library and have a fire evacuation induction and familiarisation tour. This should take no longer than 5 minutes.  If you have any questions or would like to arrange access, please email the library: ich.library@ucl.ac.uk.  

For students and staff looking for a moment of calm from their studies or working day may be interested to know that last summer the EDI team introduced two new spaces to be the GOS ICH community. There are two wellbeing rooms, situated on the ground floor of the Philip Ullman Wing, where you can pray, meditate or reflect. It’s also a place for those who are looking for a calm space to take a bit of time out.  Room G0.1 is intended for multi-faith prayer and religious observance, and as a quiet space. Room G0.02 is a dedicated quiet space for wellbeing activities such as meditation, mindfulness practise, quiet reading, or for organised wellbeing activities (except on Fridays between 12:30pm and 2:30pm when it is reserved for prayer). To get to the rooms, cross the small bridge just outside Kennedy Lecture Theatre, and then go through the 2 sets of doors opposite Seminar Room 3 (which is just behind you), the rooms are on your left. To respect other users, please familiarise your...

During our Christmas closure, did you know that we saved a remarkable 100 tonnes of carbon emissions - that's equivalent of planting 1,667 trees! As we approach Easter, let's strive to surpass this achievement. There's prizes to be won for pledging to switch off. Help UCL reach its goal of reducing energy consumption by 40% and for its buildings to become net zero carbon by SWITCHING OFF this Easter! Make your pledge to switch off by Wednesday 27th March  2024 to be in with a chance to win prizes for your department and/or accommodation.   There are prizes up for grabs for the egg-cellent department and the accommodation which has made the most pledges. Students and staff will also be entered into a prize draw for sustainability prizes, with goodies such as keep cups and books to be won.   Find out more:  https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2024/mar/easter-closure-2024-everything-you-need-know#:~:text=Join%20UCL's%20Easter%20Switch%20Off%20campaign,-UCL%20spends%20an&t...

NHS colleagues, d id you know that as part of our commitment to supporting healthcare professionals at GOSH, the GOSICH Library offers a quick and easy process for requesting journal articles? Whether you're seeking the latest research findings, evidence-based practices, or clinical insights, our library is here to assist. Simply follow these steps to submit your article requests. 1. Check availability of article - check the article you need is available in Explore ( this is the UCL's Library catalogue ). 2. Provide article details - complete the e-resource request form . We will email you an electronic copy of your request. As we understand the demands of the healthcare profession and the critical importance of access to timely and relevant information. Our goal is to empower you with the resources you need to make informed decisions and provide the best possible care to your patients. For any inquiries or assistance with article requests, please don't hesitate to reach ...