The NHS Knowledge & Library Hub

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

The NHS Knowledge and Library Hub connects NHS staff and learners seamlessly to a range of high quality knowledge and evidence resources all in one place, enabling you to find evidence resources to support your clinical practice, learning and research. 

What is it?

Where is it?
The new Hub gives you quick access to:
  • over 7,000 journals 
  • books and e-publications including OUP handbooks
  • one-click access to full-text articles
  • one-click access to 'request an article' via your local library
  • clinical decision support tools such as BMJ Best Practice
  • NICE pathways and guidelines
  • databases like Medline, EMBASE and CINAHL
  • online support via 'Ask a Librarian' 
Connect via the QR code or you can connect directly to your organisation's version of The Hub below (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

How do I login?

Full access is free to all NHS staff and learners through their NHS OpenAthens account. Then follow the steps below:
Simply connect to the The NHS Knowledge & Library Hub (or enter library.nhs.uk/rotherham into any browser) and click on the gold bar at the top of the screen to login with your OpenAthens account. You won't need to login if you're accessing the Hub via the desktop shortcut. 

Once you've logged in, check out the options in the top blue menu bar (A-Z Journals List, access folders to save your searches), scroll down to the main search box and browse the clinical decision tools further down the page. ​

Are there any user guides?

Yes! 

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.