Library and Information Services

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

Enquiry services

Our library staff based in the Library will be happy to help you with any enquiry. Full contact details can be found at the bottom of the page.

Resources/training

We offer RCN members training in information skills.
The Library has free Internet access
Staff are on hand to advise RCN Wales members on getting the most out of online resources including the RCN's e-Library and the NHS Wales e-Library
The RCN’s e-Library now includes access to over 400 online journals, over 200 e-books and health databases.

Literature search service

As an RCN member you can request literature searches free of charge from one of our library staff.
Please note: 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 Library on 029 2075 1373.

Borrowing books in person or by post

As an RCN member you can borrow up to six books from the Library at any one time.

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

You can search the RCN library catalogue to find books and check their availability.

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.

Document delivery services

Photocopying is charged at a rate of £1.50 per journal article from the RCN Libraries. Journal articles 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 available on the library borrowing and services page.
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 Library by post or fax.