UKHSA Knowledge and Library Services (KLS) provide access to resources and professional library services to public health colleagues in the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).
Access to resources
All staff working in OHID are entitled to an NHS OpenAthens account. This will allow access to:
- MyAthens: your starting point for evidence searching, with direct links and information about available databases, journal and ebook platforms.
- Discovery search: use this for a quick evidence search or to find a specific article or item. It searches a wide range of evidence sources provided by UKHSA and the NHS as well as open access material, and provides easy access to full text via the Get PDF, Linked Full Text and Access Item links.
- BrowZine: to browse or search for journals.
You can register for an account at NICE OpenAthens. When asked for your organisation name, type OHID or Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and use your workplace email address when registering. You should then receive an email confirmation with a link to create your own password.
Expert literature searching and information retrieval
A responsive mediated literature searching service is available.
Information skills training
A range of information skills training is available, including finding the evidence, critical appraisal and reference management.
Knowledge updates and alerting services
We provide current awareness products to help you stay up to date with research in a range of fields.
Request journal articles
If you require the full text of an article that isn’t directly available when logged in through OpenAthens, you can request an article.
Borrow print books
Browse our book collection and if there is an item you would like to borrow, please contact libraries@kls.ukhsa.gov.uk or telephone 020 368 20600.
Enquiry and referral services
Please email libraries@kls.ukhsa.gov.uk or telephone 020 368 20600 if you wish to ask a question or seek advice. We aim to acknowledge written correspondence or respond within two full working days of the receipt of an enquiry.
