The aim of UKHSA Knowledge and Library Services is to provide and mobilise the best available evidence for public health. UKHSA prevents, prepares for and responds to infectious diseases, and environmental hazards, to keep all our communities safe, save lives and protect livelihoods. The service aims to facilitate access to the evidence base for public health through a range of mediated, embedded library, information and knowledge services, delivered at the point of need.
- expert literature searching, information retrieval and enquiry services
- document delivery & inter-library loans
- access to resources (databases, e-journals, ebooks, physical collections, OpenAthens accounts)
- information skills, critical appraisal, and research skills training
- knowledge updates and alerting services
- knowledge management and mobilisation services and facilitation, including peer assists, after-action reviews and support for communities of practice
- integrated & embedded subject-specialist liaison to identify, source, manage & disseminate evidence for UKHSA priorities
Last Updated on 3rd September 2024
