Services for UKHSA staff: UKHSA Knowledge and Library Services
This page details the Knowledge and Library Services (KLS) available to UKHSA staff.
UKHSA staff have access to all services provided by Knowledge and Library Services, including:
Access to resources
Access databases, journals, and eBooks using your UKHSA login. Start at MyAthens (UKHSA) to make sure you are logged in with your UKHSA account. You can use Single Sign-On. You can then access:
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Discovery Search: find a specific item (such as an article or book) or browse results on a search topic from UKHSA subscribed resources, NHS core content, and open access resources
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BrowZine: to browse a journal tables of contents (learn more about accessing journals and articles)
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Resources list to select a specific platform/publisher you require
You can also search the KLS library catalogue to find books, eBooks and print journals.
Expert literature searching and information retrieval
A responsive mediated literature searching service is available. This includes support to conduct systematic reviews.
Request journal articles
You can request the full text of an article if it is not available through OpenAthens. Visit our access journals and articles page for more information.
Information skills training
A range of information skills training is available, covering topics such as evidence searching and reference management. For more information, view our training page.
Current awareness alerts
We provide current awareness alerts to help you stay up to date with research in a range of fields.
Knowledge management and mobilisation services
We lead on a range of knowledge management services, including peer assists, after-action reviews and support for communities of practice.
Rapid reviews for UKHSA staff
The Science Evidence Review team produce rapid reviews and provide methodological support to conduct your own evidence review.
Copyright and publishing
We provide guidance on copyright licensing. UKHSA staff can find research support and information about open access publishing, on the intranet.
UKHSA site libraries
Staffed library spaces are available across our three UKHSA sites, which enable learning, collaboration and private study.
Borrow print books
Browse our book collection using the KLS library catalogue to find items you would like to borrow.
Visit our page on borrowing books for more information.
Contact us
For further information or queries, contact us.
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