NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Library Network
A guide to Resources
Updated January 2012
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Library Resources & Services
Books/CD-Roms/DVDs- can be borrowed for up to 4 weeks. Staff can borrow up to 10 books. Books can be renewed by telephone, overdue books are subject to fines.
Journals–visit to access all subscription e-journals.
Document Delivery– If the article you require is not available online we can try and get a copy for you. If the article request is related to patient care, health improvement etc. visit to fill out an online request. Alternatively contact your university library for requests related to coursework or education.
Enquiries and Literature Searching– Library staff are happy to answer an enquiry in person, by telephone or email. NHSGGC staff can submit a literature search request online via and the library staff will search a selection of databases for you, providing you with a list of references relevant to your request.
Current Awareness Services–current awareness bulletins are compiled by librarians and available on a wide variety of topics, providing an update on the latest literature published in a given specialty. We can also help set up more tailored and specific alerting services.
IT Facilities–are available in the library for browsing the Internet, using office packages and eLearning opportunities.
Study Space- plenty of desks available at all sites to study.
For details on other library services please visit our website at or Staffnet > Info Centre > Library
The Knowledge Network provides access to high quality online information and resources including:
- 9000+ full text e-journals.
- 100s of databases, including Medline, Cinahl and Embase.
- 20,000+ systematic reviews, guidelines and evidence based resources,
- Access to 100s of library evaluated websites.
- Access to patient information, including self help groups and online medical advice.
This service can be accessed 24/7 from any computer and is free to all registered users, although an Athens password is required for many resources. To register for this simply click on:
and go to “Log in/Register link”, at the top of the homepage.
Books
Cryer, P. The research Students guide to success. Open University Press, 2000. 2nded.
2nd Ed. Available at: James Bridie Library – Victoria Infirmary
Dunleavy, P. Authoring a PhD: how to plan, draft, write and finish a doctoral thesis or dissertation. Houndmills: Palgrave MacMillan, 2003.
Available at: Forrester Cockburn Library – Yorkhill Hospitals
Glatthorn, AA. & Joyner, RL. Writing the winning thesis or dissertation: a step by step guide. London: Corwin Press, 2005.
Available at: Western infirmary Library
Lee, NJ. Achieving your professional doctorate: a handbook. Maidenhead: Open University Press, 2009.
Available at: Beatson Library
Murray, R. How to write a thesis. Maidenhead: Open University Press, 2006.
Available at: Maria Henderson Library, GartnavelRoyalHospital
Oliver, P. Writing your thesis. London: Sage, 2008.
Available at: Beatson Library
Phillips, EM & Pugh, DS. How to get a PhD: a handbook for students and their supervisors. Buckingham: Open University Press, 2000.
Available at: RoyalAlexandraHospital Library
Thomas, SA. & Ung, L. How to write health sciences papers, dissertations and theses. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.
Available at: RoyalAlexandraHospital Library
Winstanley, C. Writing a dissertation for dummies. Chichester, John Wiley & Sons, 2009.
Available at: Western Infirmary Library
Wisker, G. The postgraduate research handbook. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan, 2008. 2nd ed.
Available at: Beatson Library.
Journal Articles
Bennett. How to write a paper. International emergency nursing. 2010. 18(4). pg226-230.
Available via The Knowledge Network (accessed 25/01/2012)
Carter and K. Whittaker. Examining the British PhD viva: opening new doors or scarring for life? Contemporary Nurse. 2009. 32(1-2). pg169-178.
25/01/2012)
Dee, P. The PhD Viva: thrive or survive. 20 Sep 2002.
Gives advice on how to approach your Viva.
Available URL: (accessed 25/01/2012)
Durai. How to prepare for a research viva. British Journal of Hospital Medicine (17508460). 2008. 69(10). pgM152-3. 25/01/2012)
Giddings and P. J. Wood. How to survive (and enjoy) doing a thesis: the experiences of a methodological working group. Nursing Praxis in New Zealand. 2006. 22(1). pg11-22.
(accessed 25/01/2012)
Haigh, C et al. Six stages of doctoral study: a new model for PhD students. Nurse Researcher. 2011. 18(4). P46-7 (accessed 25/01/2012)
Lee, N. Preparing for thesis and viva: some practicalities. Nurse Researcher. 2010. 17(3). pg52-59.
(accessed25/01/2012)
Wallace, S. Figuratively speaking: six accounts of the PhD viva. Quality Assurance in Education. 11(2) 2003. p100-108
Full text available via the Knowledge Network (accessed25/01/2012)
Online Resources
Murray, R. Survive your Viva. The Guardian. Tuesday September 16th 2003.
Newspaper article by Rowna Murray (Reader for Academic Practice, University of Strathclyde).
Available URL: (accessed 25/01/2012)
Ten tips for getting you through your PhD Viva.
Designed primarily for those taking their PhD exam in the UK.
(accessed 25/01/2012)
Twigg, D. Preparing for the PhD Viva Voce – a personal reflection. July 2003
Available URL: (accessed 25/01/2012)
Compiled by:
Fran Harkness, Subject Librarian
Email:
Tel: 0141 211 1239