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August 31, 2007
NLH Specialist Libraries
The National Library for Health (NLH) Specialist Libraries have been developed to identify and meet the information needs of particular communities of practice. They are web-based collections containing clinical and non-clinical information on the major health priority areas.
Each NLH Specialist Library identifies and provides access to quality assessed information of relevance to the community that it serves.
All specialist libraries can be accessed via the NLH web site, under the Resources section, at:
http://www.library.nhs.uk/Default.aspx
SLs focusing on particular health problems:
Cancer
Cardiovascular Diseases
Diabetes
ENT & Audiology
Eyes and Vision
Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases
Infection
Kidney Diseases
Learning Disabilities
Mental Health
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Oral Health
Respiratory
Skin Disorders
Trauma and Orthopaedics
SLs focusing on types of health service:
Clinical Genetics
Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Emergency Care
Health Management
Palliative and Supportive Care
Screening
Surgery, Theatres & Anaesthesia
SLs focusing on patient groups:
Child Health
Ethnicity & Health
Later Life
Women's Health
Posted by S.Austin at August 31, 2007 6:42 PM