Library services

The library provides services and resources to support patient care and safety, audit, service development, education and training and research.

How do I join?

To join, just call in to either of the libraries at the Freeman Hospital or the RVI to complete a registration form.

• If you are a member of the Newcastle Hospitals staff please bring your ID badge with you.
• If you are a student please bring your University Smartcard with you.

What resources are available?

• Access to print and electronic books and journals. Items can also be obtained through our inter-library loan service.
• Support for information queries and literature searches where appropriate.
• PCs, laptops and study space.
• Printing, photocopying and scanning facilities.
• Training in the use of resources such as healthcare databases and electronic journals.
• Basic critical appraisal training, tailored to meet the need of individuals or groups of staff or students – this can be provided within the library or the workplace.
• Bite-size training sessions to help access and use the services and resources available. Simply call into the library and ask.

Members can borrow up to 10 books for four weeks, with a maximum of two renewals, unless the item is required by someone else.

Library staff offer bite-size training sessions to help you access and use the services and resources available, such as electronic journals and healthcare databases. Simply call into the library and ask.

Opening hours

Freeman Hospital
Monday – Friday: 9am-5pm. Swipe access after hours

Freeman Hospital Library
Level 1 (use education centre entrance)
Freeman Hospital
High Heaton
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7DN
 
Telephone: 0191 2231325

Email: [email protected]

RVI
Monday –  Friday: 9am-5pm. Swipe access after hours

RVI Library
Peacock Hall
Royal Victoria Infirmary
Queen Victoria Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
 
Telephone: 0191 2825208

Email: [email protected]