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 yourself

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&text

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

  Did you know that over the 2022 Christmas period, staff and students helped us save 107 tonnes of carbon through switching off items that would have otherwise been left running? That’s equivalent to planting 1,783 trees. It also saved UCL an incredible £140,023! Help @UCL reach its goal for its buildings to become net zero carbon by 2030 by SWITCHING OFF this Christmas! Read @SustainableUCL’s switch off checklists, make your pledge to switch off by the 23rd of December. The department and accommodation with the most pledges will win prize money! Find all the details at the link in bio: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/sustainable/case-studies/2022/dec/christmas-switch T he library team wishes everyone a great Christmas break!

Did you know that you can request journal articles to support your patient care, medical education and professional development? UCL Library has access to thousands of scientific and healthcare journals covering a wide range of medical specialties and research fields.  In addition to your access to online journals via OpenAthens, GOSH Library members can also access papers from journals which UCL has subscriptions to, these include major journal publications such as  New England Journal of Medicine, Nature, JAMA Pediatrics, Lancet Paediatrics Child and Adolescent Health, and more Requesting a journal article from UCL Library is easy! GOSH Library members can request journal articles from the library by first checking the UCL library catalogue Explore and if available, fill out the  e-resource request form ,  and we will email an electronic copy to you.  If you would prefer to visit the library to browse our e-resources, you are welcome to as we have five dedicated computers for NHS sta

Did you know that  GOSH   staff can access BMJ Best Practice?   BMJ Best Practice is a trusted, evidence based clinical decision tool structured around the patient consultation that provides information to support symptom evaluation, test ordering and treatment approach.  BMJ Best Practice is an award-winning clinical decision tool with wide coverage of conditions and diseases. It is ranked first for evidence-based methodology, and editorial quality and is a resource designed  for healthcare professionals  to be used at the point of care. It can be used to: Get a second opinion about prevention, diagnosis, treatment or prognosis Identify UK or international guidelines  Identify evidence-based synopses  Identify drug information on dosing, availability, formulations Identify images to be used for educational purposes For patient information leaflets Develop professionally – notes and links can be saved to a personal portfolio  Find out about the BMJ website interface and how to search f