Library and information services

We provide a range of services to help you find the best evidence to support your clinical decisions and patient care.

We can help you

• Access a range of electronic resources, books and journals, including books for patients
• Find the best evidence to support your clinical decisions through our information and literature search service
• Keep up to date with latest news and information in your area of interest
• Improve your online searching skills with our training guides and sessions
• Find a space for quiet study and work, with access to PCs, laptops and wifi in both our libraries
  • Hirson library at St Helier Hospital
  • Sally Howell at Epsom Hospital.

Knowledge and Library Hub

The NHS Knowledge and Library Hub connects NHS staff and learners to high quality knowledge and evidence resources in one place.

Funded by Health Education England, it includes:

• journals, books and databases
• clinical decision support resources including NICE Guidelines and BMJ Best Practice
• policy and management information and research literature
• resources purchased nationally and locally, one-click links to full-text, request a copy or contact the ESTH library
• The Knowledge Hub Guide gives you some tips about searching the hub.