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Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Knowledge and Library Service
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Delivering knowledge and library services to staff and students at Royal Preston & Chorley Hospitals - supporting patient care, education, research and well-being.
November is Islamophobia Awareness Month.

We have displays up at both sites with information on Islamophobia in the workplace, healthcare, media & culture and how it affects mental health.
November 7, 2025 at 10:10 AM
📕 Book of The Week 📕

"Eleven Kinds of Loneliness is a collection of short stories set in 1950's America, the era when the American dream was finally coming true and just beginning to ring a little hollow."

Reserve 👉 tinyurl.com/5dpsp7d6
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Feeling stressed? The Library has resources to help you unwind #StressAwarenessDay

Pop into the library to view our books on stress.

Want to escape? We have fiction & non-fiction for leisure reading.

The Library also has jigsaws, knitting and colouring!
November 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
#TopTipTuesday Browse and/or follow specialties on DynaMed to keep up to date with the latest evidence in your field: bit.ly/3JB6p4C OpenAthens account required to access remotely, register today: bit.ly/491I5TS 🏥🖥️📱 #LTHTrLibraryResources #LTHTrDynaMed
November 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
📕 Book of The Week 📕

"This forest isn't charted on any map. Every car breaks down at its treeline. Mina's is no different. Left stranded, she is forced into the dark woodland only to find a woman shouting, urging Mina to run to a concrete bunker."

Reserve 👉 tinyurl.com/4y24vkrc
October 30, 2025 at 8:58 AM
This week's #FeedbackFriday is about our literature searching service. If you need the latest evidence on medical, nursing, allied health or management topics we can save time by locating the best quality information for you 👉 bit.ly/48GEHxu #LTHTrLibraryFeedback #LTHTrFeedbackFriday
October 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
📕 Book of The Week 📕

"Based on a true story, Charles' story begins on a slave ship in the Atlantic & ends at the centre of London life. A story of adventure, artistry, romance, & freedom set in 18th century England." #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM

Reserve👉https://tinyurl.com/yxhs5f2a
October 23, 2025 at 7:53 AM
We have 2 study rooms available for you to use at Chorley Library. No need to book, available 24/7. Perfect if you need a quieter space with two screens.🖥️🖥️
#LTHTrNewStarters
October 22, 2025 at 9:55 AM
It's #ADHDAwarenessMonth Did you know the Library has books to support staff & students with this condition 👇So if you need some extra support in managing ADHD or want to learn more about it to help someone else, pop to the Library or browse online: bit.ly/3L654mB 📚
October 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
It's #FeedbackFriday time! 🎉
Here's what a Clinical Educator had to say about the Library 👇 It's amazing to hear such lovely words about the importance of the Library in healthcare education & CPD 😍☺️📚 #LTHTrFeedbackFriday #LTHTrLibraryFeedback
October 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
18th October is #WorldMenopauseDay

This years theme focuses on lifestyle medicine for non-pharmacologic interventions.

Read the International Menopause Society's paper to learn more 👉 tinyurl.com/5322c6js

View the Library's menopause reading list 👉 tinyurl.com/29e63ph6
October 17, 2025 at 8:33 AM
📕 Book of The Week 📕

"When Eleanor's estranged children Benny and Byron reunite for her funeral, they receive an unexpected inheritance. First, a traditional Caribbean black cake, to remind them of their roots. Second, the story of a decades-old murder"

Reserve 👉 tinyurl.com/28w2rtf9
October 16, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Need a bit quiet? The Library has noise cancelling headphones available to loan between the hours of 9am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday.

#LTHTrNewStarters
October 15, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Today is #AHPsDay, a time to celebrate the important role of AHPs in healthcare 🎉🏥

Find out about the Library's resources & services that support AHP staff working at LTHTR, including books, journals, literature searching, training and much more! 👉 bit.ly/3JbM0CS
October 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Spending too much time on your phone is not good for your mental health. Escape from the doom scrolling by choosing a book instead! Reading can reduce screen time, help replace the habit of mindless scrolling and increase focus & productivity #WorldMentalHealthDay 📚📚📚
October 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay

Did you know the Library has a well-being collection to help support your mental health?

Visit the Library to peruse our collection 📚

View our mindfulness reading list online 👉 tinyurl.com/m52kd42s
October 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay

Did you know the Library has a well-being collection to help support your mental health?

Visit the Library to peruse our collection 📚

View our mindfulness reading list online 👉 tinyurl.com/m52kd42s
October 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM
📕 Book of The Week 📕

"Dr Shola digs down into the deep roots of racism & anti-blackness in the UK & the US. Using real life examples from the modern day to show the different forms racism takes in our day-to-day lives." #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM

Reserve 👉 tinyurl.com/2npnfakd
October 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Need a quiet place to work or study? We have 4 pods you can use at Chorley Library. They are perfect for studying or Teams meetings. There is no need to book and are available 24/7 with your trust ID.

#LTHTrNewStarters
October 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
October is #HealthLiteracyMonth

Health literacy is the ability of individuals to obtain, process, understand and use health information and make appropriate health decisions.

Visit the Library to view our display & learn more!
October 8, 2025 at 8:27 AM
October is #HealthLiteracyMonth

Health literacy is the ability of individuals to obtain, process, understand and use health information and make appropriate health decisions. Take this 30 min eLearning course to find out more about the importance of Health Literacy 👉 bit.ly/4q4jNPe
October 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We've received some lovely feedback about our Health and Well-being room at Chorley Library - available 24/7 with your Trust ID Badge. So if you need a break from a busy day on the wards, pop over to the Library! #LTHTrFeedbackFriday
October 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth so this week's #LTHTrEJournalOfTheWeek is Breast Cancer Research and Treatment - a reliable resource for a wide audience of researchers and professionals. Access online with an OpenAthens account 👉 bit.ly/42TkP6u
October 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
For #GreenLibrariesWeek we will be sharing different resources in the library and online to support sustainability 🌳

To start we have put together a bingo card for you to tick off this month. Find ways to complete the middle section in the library by borrowing not buying! 📗🪴🍃🌱💚
October 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
📕 Book of The Week 📕

"When Emira is apprehended at a supermarket for 'kidnapping' the white child she's actually babysitting, it sets off an explosive chain of events."

Reserve 👉 tinyurl.com/mpehtftt
October 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM