RCN Scotland Learning Hub

We offer a wide range of learning and information services for RCN Scotland members.

The Learning Hub was completely refurbished in 2006 to become the attractive work and social area it is today. We have a training area with 6 PCs, a quiet study area and a comfortable area with sofas and refreshments.

As well as having access to the RCN and NHS Scotland e-libraries, the Learning Hub has a collection of core nursing journals and Scottish official publications. Our small but up-to-date book collection is also very popular.

Enquiry services

We have two nursing information specialists based in the Learning Hub. They will be happy to help you with queries, or any problems you may have with using online databases or resources.

Training

We offer RCN members courses in basic computer skills and information skills. More information on our PC skills courses can be found here.

Online access to resources

The Learning Hub has a cluster of PCs which have Microsoft applications and Internet access.

Staff are on hand to advise RCN Scotland members on getting the most out of online resources including the RCN elibrary and the NHS Scotland elibrary.

Literature Search Service

As an RCN member you can request literature searches free of charge from one of our nursing information specialists.

Please note that this service is not available to RCN student members.

If you would like to request a literature search, please complete our online literature search request form, or phone the Learning Hub on 0131 662 6163/4.

Borrowing books in person or by post

As an RCN member you can borrow up to 6 books from the Learning Hub at any one time. If your books are not required by other RCN members, they can be renewed up to 3 times before you need to return them to us.

We are happy to post out library books to RCN Scotland members who are unable to borrow books from us in person.

Search the RCN Library services catalogue to find books and check availability.

If you need help with using our catalogue then you might like to download the Guide to the RCN Library Catalogue (Word 212KB).

If we don’t have the book in stock, then it is possible for you to request a copy directly from the RCN UK Library in London.

If a book that you need is not held by the RCN Libraries, we may be still be able to obtain it from the British Library at a cost of £4 per item.

Find out more information about borrowing items from RCN Libraries.

Document Delivery Services

Photocopying is charged at a flat rate of £1.50 per journal article that we are able to obtain from the RCN or Scottish health libraries.

Journal articles that we need to obtain from the British Library cost £4 each.

If you would like to request journal articles to be sent to you, please print and complete our Photocopy Request form (currently unavailable). Please note: it is important to ensure that you sign the copyright declaration by hand, as this is required by law.

You can then return your form to the Learning Hub by post or fax.