Request a literature search

The literature search service is available to full members of the RCN. If you are a student member, there are a selection of resources available to you via the library collections pages.

About us

The Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum mission is ‘to support the nursing profession and inspire everyone to explore nursing and its history’.

Feedback and book suggestions

RCN library suggestions and feedback form.

You said, we did

Here are some of the changes the RCN library has made to improve its services.

Subject Guides

Information resources on nursing subjects selected by the Royal College of Nursing Library and Archive Service with input from RCN member communities.

Scotland Learning Hub

Find the information most relevant to your learning needs at the RCN Scotland Library and Information Services, for your learning and professional development.

Library Collections Management Policy

Digital Engagement and Safeguarding Policy

Library performance

Find out how the RCN libraries, museum and archive are performing against our standards

Wales Library

Get in touch with our expert staff at the RCN Library today, to find the information you need for your learning and professional development.