Click on the title above for NHS Evidence's page focussing on the White Paper.
The page includes a link to the White Paper itself as well as an ongoing collation of links to comments and analysis from such bodies as BMA, the Kings Fund etc
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
University of York Library & Archives closure - 23 July
Following last year's successful Library & Archives Staff Training Day, we have scheduled a follow-up event on Friday 23 July, 2010. This will focus on the quality of our customer service, and given the current refurbishment and the feedback we are receiving from users on library services during this work, the need to have a meeting for all staff has been strongly reinforced.
We therefore intend to close the Library & Archives (JB Morrell, Raymond Burton and King's Manor Libraries and Borthwick Institute for Archives) on Friday 23 July for this purpose.
Please contact Stephen Town (jst504@york.ac.uk, x.3863) about any adverse effect on specific academic requirements this may cause, so that we can make arrangements to mitigate these.
The catalogue and electronic resources will remain available on 23 July; Key Texts and DVDs borrowed on 22 July will be due back on 24 July.
We therefore intend to close the Library & Archives (JB Morrell, Raymond Burton and King's Manor Libraries and Borthwick Institute for Archives) on Friday 23 July for this purpose.
Please contact Stephen Town (jst504@york.ac.uk, x.3863) about any adverse effect on specific academic requirements this may cause, so that we can make arrangements to mitigate these.
The catalogue and electronic resources will remain available on 23 July; Key Texts and DVDs borrowed on 22 July will be due back on 24 July.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Brynmor Jones Library affected by maintenance work from Mon 5th July
Please note the following:
On Monday the 5th of July 2010 refurbishment and maintenance work will commence in two separate areas of the Brynmor Jones Library.
Second Floor
From Monday the 5th of July the 2nd Floor of the Brynmor Jones Library will be closed whilst work is undertaken to upgrade the lighting on this floor. Initial work will involve the removal of the existing ceiling and whilst this is underway there will be no access to any of the material on that floor. Once the work on the ceiling is complete staff within the Brynmor Jones Library will be operating a daily retrieval service for customers who require materials located on the second floor. Customers requiring materials retrieving from the 2nd floor can submit requests at the circulation desk or via an email to help@hull.ac.uk. [N.B we have been informed this should not affect the 2nd Floor East - only the Tower. CK]
Whilst we have been informed that the whole project should be completed by the 31st July 2010 the contractors are unable to predit with any certainty the length of time that the first stage, taking down the existing ceiling, will take. I would reiterate that during this first stafe materials and resources located on the 2nd floor WILL NOT be available.
Fourth Floor
From Mon the 5th of July work will also begin on replacing some damaged pipe-work on the west side of the 4th floor of the Brynmor Jones Library. Whilst this work is taking place the west side of the floor will be cordoned off and the sixth floor will be temporarily designated as the 'Silent Floor'. Books and other materials should still be accessible whilst the work is in progress but computers on the west side of the floor will be removed to protect them from damage. Again, the nature of the work being undertaken means that it is impossible to give a firm schedule for the completion of the work at this time although it is expected that this will take much less time than that being propese for the second floor.
I would like to apologise in advance for the disturbance and inconvenience that this essential refurbishment and maintenance work will cause those of our customers who may need access to the resources on these floors.
If you would like any more information on these material please contact Judy Wolff on Tel: 04182 46 5438 or by email: j.wolff@hull.ac.uk.
Graeme Murphy
On Monday the 5th of July 2010 refurbishment and maintenance work will commence in two separate areas of the Brynmor Jones Library.
Second Floor
From Monday the 5th of July the 2nd Floor of the Brynmor Jones Library will be closed whilst work is undertaken to upgrade the lighting on this floor. Initial work will involve the removal of the existing ceiling and whilst this is underway there will be no access to any of the material on that floor. Once the work on the ceiling is complete staff within the Brynmor Jones Library will be operating a daily retrieval service for customers who require materials located on the second floor. Customers requiring materials retrieving from the 2nd floor can submit requests at the circulation desk or via an email to help@hull.ac.uk. [N.B we have been informed this should not affect the 2nd Floor East - only the Tower. CK]
Whilst we have been informed that the whole project should be completed by the 31st July 2010 the contractors are unable to predit with any certainty the length of time that the first stage, taking down the existing ceiling, will take. I would reiterate that during this first stafe materials and resources located on the 2nd floor WILL NOT be available.
Fourth Floor
From Mon the 5th of July work will also begin on replacing some damaged pipe-work on the west side of the 4th floor of the Brynmor Jones Library. Whilst this work is taking place the west side of the floor will be cordoned off and the sixth floor will be temporarily designated as the 'Silent Floor'. Books and other materials should still be accessible whilst the work is in progress but computers on the west side of the floor will be removed to protect them from damage. Again, the nature of the work being undertaken means that it is impossible to give a firm schedule for the completion of the work at this time although it is expected that this will take much less time than that being propese for the second floor.
I would like to apologise in advance for the disturbance and inconvenience that this essential refurbishment and maintenance work will cause those of our customers who may need access to the resources on these floors.
If you would like any more information on these material please contact Judy Wolff on Tel: 04182 46 5438 or by email: j.wolff@hull.ac.uk.
Graeme Murphy
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Additional study space at York
In order to provide additional study space during the University of York Library refurbishment, the New Building Student Study Centre at the rear of 5 Main Street in Heslington village has been remodelled (click here for a map).
The building is wireless-enabled, and furnished with study tables and chairs for around 130 people. Space is available for individual study as well as workspace for small groups. A common room area has been provided with informal seating and vending machines for drinks and snacks.
The building is open 8.00am-midnight daily during term time, starting from Monday 26th April 2010. Reception cover is provided by the Directorate of Facilities Management.
For the latest information about study space in the University of York Library and elsewhere on campus, please visit the Library's study space website.
The building is wireless-enabled, and furnished with study tables and chairs for around 130 people. Space is available for individual study as well as workspace for small groups. A common room area has been provided with informal seating and vending machines for drinks and snacks.
The building is open 8.00am-midnight daily during term time, starting from Monday 26th April 2010. Reception cover is provided by the Directorate of Facilities Management.
For the latest information about study space in the University of York Library and elsewhere on campus, please visit the Library's study space website.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Frontline Library and IT support at the University of Hull – Have your say
University of Hull students only
Academic Services are looking at modernising the way we provide frontline IT and Library support and would like to hear what students think. We want to know what you think about existing services. What works well and what works not so well. We want to hear about your expectations, your thoughts on new services, location, availability, self help, technology, how we communicate and engage with students, in fact anything that can help us improve the student experience. With this in mind, we will be offering students the chance to discuss issues in more detail with us at a number of student forums.
Refreshments will be provided and students taking part will be entered into a draw that includes prizes of Amazon vouchers and free printer credits. Sessions are available at the following dates and times:
4th May 19:00 BJL SR2
5th May 19:00 BJL SR2
10th May 13:15 Students Union MR1 (3rd floor)
11th May 12:15 Students Union MR2 (3rd floor)
If you would like to attend one of these forums please go to http://www2.hull.ac.uk/acs/help/student-forums.aspx for more details and for information on how to book a place. Should you not be able to attend but would like to contribute please reply to d.skinner@hull.ac.uk with your comments, suggestions and ideas on the range and nature of Library and IT support available to students at the University of Hull.
Academic Services are looking at modernising the way we provide frontline IT and Library support and would like to hear what students think. We want to know what you think about existing services. What works well and what works not so well. We want to hear about your expectations, your thoughts on new services, location, availability, self help, technology, how we communicate and engage with students, in fact anything that can help us improve the student experience. With this in mind, we will be offering students the chance to discuss issues in more detail with us at a number of student forums.
Refreshments will be provided and students taking part will be entered into a draw that includes prizes of Amazon vouchers and free printer credits. Sessions are available at the following dates and times:
4th May 19:00 BJL SR2
5th May 19:00 BJL SR2
10th May 13:15 Students Union MR1 (3rd floor)
11th May 12:15 Students Union MR2 (3rd floor)
If you would like to attend one of these forums please go to http://www2.hull.ac.uk/acs/help/student-forums.aspx for more details and for information on how to book a place. Should you not be able to attend but would like to contribute please reply to d.skinner@hull.ac.uk with your comments, suggestions and ideas on the range and nature of Library and IT support available to students at the University of Hull.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Latest BMJ Learning Update
Click on the title above for the latest module and information on Coeliac disease: an interview with Parveen Kumar, acute back pain, chronic back pain, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
(BMJ Learning is available via the HYMS Library tab. To login select the Athens option THEN the alternative login option and enter your York e-resource account details.)
(BMJ Learning is available via the HYMS Library tab. To login select the Athens option THEN the alternative login option and enter your York e-resource account details.)
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Help improve library services and you could win an iPod shuffle
Help us improve library services for Phase I by completing the following online survey by 26th March 2010:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XD2R6C3
The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete and you could win an iPod shuffle.
Please note that this survey and competition are open to HYMS Phase I students only.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XD2R6C3
The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete and you could win an iPod shuffle.
Please note that this survey and competition are open to HYMS Phase I students only.
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