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Getting started using the Library

We offer online information resources, four libraries, and library staff who can provide you with help. Use this guide for an introduction to our resources and services. Discover how you can find information and get the most from RCN library and archive services.

Last updated: 18/09/2019

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  • An easy to use search for journal articles, books and eBooks. Use the 'I'm looking for' box in the centre of the screen.
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Using Library search to link to full text journal articles
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Video tutorials

RCN Library and Archive website overview
Literature searching video tutorials
  • You can find our full range of video tutorials here. These offer guidance on using our website and searching for online journals.
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Books

These books include chapters about literature searching and using libraries.
Aveyard, H, Sharp, P and Woolliams, M. (2015) A beginner’s guide to critical thinking and writing in health and social care Aveyard H, Sharp P and Woolliams M (2015) A beginner’s guide to critical thinking and writing in health and social care (2nd edition), Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Boyd C (2014) Study skills for nurses Boyd C (2014) Study skills for nurses, Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
Cottrell S (2019) The study skills handbook (5th edition), London: Macmillan International Higher Education. Cottrell S (2019) The study skills handbook (5th edition), London: Macmillan International Higher Education.
Northrop M (2015) Studying for a foundation degree in health. Northrop M (2015) Studying for a foundation degree in health, London: Routledge.
Pears R (2019) Cite them right: the essential referencing guide (11th edition), London: Red Globe Press. Pears R (2019) Cite them right: the essential referencing guide (11th edition), London: Red Globe Press.

Book subject searches

Use this link to see details of books the RCN libraries hold on the topic.

Accessing eBooks

Accessibility resources

MyStudyBar
  • MyStudyBar is free assistive software to help learners with literacy-related difficulties including dyslexia. It can offer potential benefits to all learners. It includes mind mapping software, a text to audio reader and screen colour overlays. My StudyBar only works on Windows PCs. It is free to download and can be used from a USB stick.
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Gribben, M (2012) The study skills toolkit for students with dyslexia Gribben M (2012) The study skills toolkit for students with dyslexia, London: Sage.

Referencing

Use the referencing guidelines from the organisation that you are writing for. If you are studying, use your university’s referencing guidelines. Each university and organisation uses a unique referencing style, even if it is based on Harvard.
Using the referencing tool on Library search
Anglia Ruskin University: Harvard referencing system
Imperial College London: Vancouver referencing system
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