The NHS Knowledge & Library Hub

Discover high quality knowledge and evidence resources, all in one place.

The NHS Knowledge and Library Hub  is a simple way to quickly search a wide range of evidence sources. It is designed to save time finding journal articles, ebooks and evidence summaries.

Search results have buttons giving you the option to either download an article there and then, or request a copy from your hospital library service.The Hub can be used from any web browser, and on your phone. All you need to access the Hub is an OpenAthens account - register using the QR code. 

How do I login?

  1. Simply connect to the The NHS Knowledge & Library Hub (or enter library.nhs.uk/rotherham into any browser) or enter your search terms below
  2. Click on the grey bar at the top of the screen to login with your OpenAthens account.  This ensures that you have full access to resources purchased for Rotherham Trust staff. If you have signed in successfully, the banner will disappear. ​

Register for NHS OpenAthens.

OpenAthens is a secure log in system that gives you access to electronic resources including books, journals, databases and apps. Your OpenAthens account is a vital tool to enable evidence based practice in the NHS.  All NHS staff are eligible to register for an NHS OpenAthens account.

NHS Knowledge and Library Hub FAQs

Where is it?

​Connect via the QR code or you can use the search box to the left (you'll still need to login with Athens for full access to resources and Hub features): 
RFT staff and students login to The Library & Knowledge Hub here.  ​
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Searching: Health and Care Evidence

What is it?

The ‘Hub’
  • Includes all journal articles, e-books, guidelines and evidence summary tools provided nationally and by your local NHS library team
  • Provides seamless access to full text, as an immediate download, with an option to request journal articles that are not available. 
Use the Hub to access:
  • Clinical decision support tools such as BMJ Best Practice and DynaMedex
  • Databases for advanced searching, such as Medline, EMBASE and CINAHL
  • Nursing and midwifery resources, such as ClinicalKey for Nursing and the Royal Marsden Manual 

Are there any user guides?