The library has print books and journals that can be loaned out to library users as follows;
Borrowed book returns may be dropped in the deposit boxes that are provided at the entrance to WHSL by 08:30 if the library is closed. These boxes are cleared only once a day at 08:30.
1 day loans - some heavily used books have been placed on a one day loan. This means they cannot be "booked" or reserved, and are accessed on a first come, first served basis. Be well prepared in advance if you wish to make use of these items.
3 day loans - print books and journals that can be loaned out to library users for a period of 3 days and may be renewed to a maximum of 4 times if not needed by another user. These books and journals are located on the "open" shelves within the library and can be taken at any time of the day but must be returned by the date stamped on the last page of the book.
2 week loans - print books and journals that can be loaned out for a period of 14 days and may be renewed to a maximum of 4 times if not needed by another user. These books and journals are located on the "open" shelves within the library and can be taken at any time of the day, but must be returned by the date stamped on the last page of the book.
The library has a number of books and journals that are accessible electronically through databases and the e-journal portal. If you know the title of the journal you may use the e-Journal portal, or use any database to search for subject-specific information. If you have registered for a degree in the Faculty of Health Sciences, you will be given training by WHSL on how to search various subject-specific databases successfully. Your lecturers will arrange times for you - please ensure that you attend these sessions. The e-books can be accessed alphabetically by title or by MeSH (Medical Subject Heading) term.
USEFUL DATABASES and e-books for 1st year Health Sciences Students
You may find this list of subject-specific guides to various resources useful: