New library users

This is a brief introduction for pre-registration students, follow this link for full eligibility criteria.

Getting started

• Complete and return a registration form to enable you to borrow books and make use of our other services.
  
  
• Visit the library with a £10 deposit and ask for a 24hr Door Access Card.

Borrowing books

• You may borrow up to eight books at any one time.
  
  
• Search our SWIMS Catalogue online from any computer connected to the internet or from the dedicated computer by the book shelves in the library. See online guide for more help.
  
  
• If the book is held in our library and is available, look for the classmark (one or two letters and a number). The yellow signs on the end of the shelves will help you find the book. Alternatively, ask a member of staff for assistance.
  
  
• Library locations are listed by codes. Basingstoke is H18. If the search results show that we normally hold the copy you require but it is currently on loan, then you can contact the library to reserve a copy.

Finding journal articles

• We recommend that you make full use of dedicated electronic subject resources available through your University. In addition, whilst on placement, you may register online for an NHS Athens password to enable access to further resources. Contact library staff if you would like more details.
  
  
• Print journals held within the library are for reference purposes only and may not be borrowed.

Computers

• There are 11 PCs connected to the Southampton University network. One of these employs assistive technology for those registered for its use. A printer and scanner are also available.
  
  
• Non-Southampton students may make use of our NHS computers. Speak to library staff, if you do not have a log-in.

Other important things

• There is a book returns box near the canteen and another within the library itself; both of these are emptied daily.
  
  
• The library is staffed until 7pm on Tuesdays. Please see the opening hours for the rest of the week.
  
  
• If you would like some training in the use of Southampton University electronic information resources, contact Paula Sands, Southampton University Liaison Librarian by email.
  
  
• The library team is here to support your information needs. Please contact us if you need any help.
  
  
• The Healthcare Library is a workplace library. Please respect other users by keeping noise levels down and abiding by library notices regarding food/drink and the use of mobile phones.