User guides
Our user guides cover tips and tricks to help you access our online resources and develop your skills.
Contact us if you need further assistance, or to book training sessions with us on these topics.
Call 0118 960 5012
Email library.healthcare@berkshire.nhs.uk
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
Read our guide on borrowing and renewing books
Read our guides for advice on how to write effectively for different projects.
Writing for academic study (pdf)
Writing for publication (pdf)
Finding journals guide (pdf)
Referencing management software helps you keep track of information you read, including books, articles, reports, or websites.
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)
