Library & Knowledge Services can support you with planning your research by:
We offer a wide range of books to support the research process, you can search our full catalogue via the SWIMS Library Catalogue.
Listed below are a selection of our most current titles, which are relevant to the planning stage of your research. Click on the title links to check availability, and contact us if you would like any assistance in obtaining the books.
Please see below a list of relevant ebooks which you can read to support your research journey.
You will need an NHS OpenAthens account to access the full-text, it is quick and easy to register for an NHS OpenAthens account.
We offer access to thousands of electronic journals. Please use the search box below to search our subscriptions, or, scroll down to see a list of research relevant journals.
You will need an NHS OpenAthens account to access the full-text, it is quick and easy to register for an NHS OpenAthens account.
Before you start your research project, do you know what evidence already exists around your chosen topic?
You can use our Knowledge & Library Hub to search for evidence yourself (try the search box below), or alternatively, the Library offers an evidence search service - our professional team of Knowledge & Evidence Specialists will search for the latest evidence in your chosen field for you, using high quality healthcare information databases, point of care tools, grey literature sources and more.
To request an evidence search, please complete the online form here if you work for Somerset Foundation Trust library or Primary Care with as many details as possible. We'd be grateful if you could give us as much notice as possible.
Please note, we won't conduct evidence searches for academic assignments - instead we will signpost you to training resources, or offer a 1:1 assisted search if we have capacity.
Please visit our Library Skills Training Guide to find lots of resources to support you.
Self-directed learning is also available from eLearning for Healthcare:
Individual or group training sessions are available from the library by request - please contact your local NHS library service at library@somersetft.nhs.uk (SFT staff) or library@ydh.nhs.uk (YDH staff) to check availability. Training can be delivered face-to-face or via MS Teams.
We have library facilities at both Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil Hospital. The libraries are located in their respective Academies, and offer the following services:
In Taunton, you can also book study spaces. To request a booking, please login to a trust PC or the trust network and click here or contact us.
Both libraries are located in the Academy.
Taunton Academy is located off the Concourse in Jubilee building, opposite M&S. The library entrance is on the ground floor.
Address: Knowledge & Library Services, Musgrove Park Academy, Musgrove Park Hospital TA1 5DA
Yeovil Academy is located on Level 4 of the main Yeovil District Hospital building.
Address: Academy Library,Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT
Both libraries are located in their respective Academies and are open 24/7 for registered members. For out of hours access, please email Taunton-MPH Library for the door access code. Yeovil Library is accessible out of hours by swiping into the Academy with your YDH ID badge.
You can join both libraries by completing an online registration form.
For staffed hours, please see below:
Taunton-MPH | Yeovil Library |
Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 4.30pm | Monday - Friday: Variable staffed hours |
Musgrove Park Hospital (Taunton)
There are 2 study pods with PCs on the ground floor that are available for private bookings.
More PCs are available on the first floor. These PCs operate on a first come, first served basis. They are accessible 24/7 to registered members of the library.
All the PCs are linked to a colour printer on the first floor. Printing for work purposes is free. If you wish to print for private purposes, the charge is 10p per sheet. Please leave the money in the honesty box next to the printer.
Yeovil District Hospital (Yeovil)
There are 13 PCs available for use in the library and IT Suite 2. Computers can be accessed 24/7.
All PCs are linked to a colour printer located in IT Suite 2. Printing is charged at 10p per sheet - please pay library staff at the issue desk.
WiFi is also available in both libraries. Please ask the at the helpdesk for more details.
Taunton-MPH
2 group study rooms are available to be booked.
Each room has a maximum capacity of 4, but can be combined into one room with a capacity of 8.
Each room is equipped with a computer and a TV/monitor screen. These rooms are ideal for private and group study, tutorials, or training sessions for small groups.
You can request a room using Bookwise. To access Bookwise, you'll need to log on to a trust PC or use the trust network. Alternatively, please contact us.
We ask that you please respect the space as well as other library users. These rooms are not suitable for hot-desking or for private or sensitive meetings/MS Teams calls.
For more information, please see our Room Booking Policy below.
The librarians and evidence specialists offer training in a number of information-related skills to support your clinical or quality improvement needs and activities. You can book online (via MS Teams) or face to face training by contacting the library directly.
Take a look at our Training LibGuide to see what's on offer.