User guides

Read our guides on how to find evidence and articles.

• Knowledge and Library Hub Information Sheet (pdf)
• Knowledge and Library Hub searching hints and tips (pdf)
• PICO blank grid (doc)
• Searching the databases using EBSCO, OVID, and ProQuest (pdf)
• Search operators in databases (covers phrase searching, truncation, Boolean (AND, OR, NOT) proximity searching) (pdf)
• The Literature search process: Guidance for NHS Researchers (pdf)
• Searching for videos on Psyctherapy (pdf)
• Libkey Noman plugin guide (pdf)
• Resources mobile apps (pdf)
• Resources for International Nurses (pdf) 

Read our guides on how to eBook resources

• eBooks at Berkshire Healthcare (pdf)
• New eBooks for Medics - Oxford University Press (pdf)

Read our guide on borrowing and renewing books

Finding, borrowing, and renewing books (pdf)

Read our guides for advice on how to write effectively for different projects.

Writing for academic study (pdf)

Writing for publication (pdf)

Referencing management software helps you keep track of information you read, including books, articles, reports, or websites.

Reference management software (pdf)

Literacy and Misinformation 

Health literacy information and techniques (pdf) 

Health misinformation (pdf)

Easy read

Easy read leaflet: getting ready for a talk about your health (pdf)

Easy read leaflet: 3 questions for better health (pdf)