Access to other libraries

Other SWIMS libraries

Through the SWIMS agreement OHFT staff may usually access SWIMS libraries for reference, loans and basic enquiries. However you are advised to contact a library before visiting as local access arrangements vary.

To find out more about SWIMS libraries go to HLISD and search for the library. To display a list of libraries in the SWIMS Network select Network on the left, then ‘SWIMS’ in the drop-down list.

Contact library.enquiries@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk for further information.

Wiltshire and the South West

Library Services for CAMHS staff working in Wiltshire and the South West:

OHFT CAMHS staff working in the South West region, may have walk in access including borrowing books, study space and quick enquiries in accordance with local policies to the following libraries:

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust Library Service

Address

Fountain Way Staff Library
Beechlydene
Fountain Way
Wilton Road
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 7SE

Contacts

Hours

The library is staffed Tuesday and Thursday from 09:00 – 17:00, and accessible at all other times to registered users.

Academy Library and Information Service, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Library
Academy
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB

Contacts

Hours

Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 17:00

Healthcare Library Service

Address

SDH Central
Salisbury District Hospital
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP2 8BJ

Contacts

In addition OHFT CAMHS staff in the SW may now return items borrowed from OHFT libraries (and sent to their work base in the South West)  to the above libraries who will return the books by post to OHFT libraries.

North Oxfordshire

Library Services for OHFT staff working in North Oxfordshire area:

  • Staff may use the Horton General Hospital Library  for reference access to books and journals, to access WiFi via OxNet-WLAN and to make use of copying/scanning facilities.. For other services, they should contact OHFT libraries.
  • Further library services for all OHFT staff and students are provided by Oxford Health Libraries including loans, document supply, access to online journals via OpenAthens, individually tailored news alerts, literature searching and information skills training.  Check out the services on our website or contact  library.enquiries@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk for further information.

Page last reviewed: 19 July, 2022