I struggled to get into ‘The Great Alone’ by Kirstin Hannah’ however the rest of the group had all enjoyed it – it was a story that moved with pace with much packed in. The comment was ‘What else can Read More …
Author: Miffy
Book Review – Keeping the world away
‘Keeping the world away’ follows the life of a painting from creation through the hands of various owners – all women. The painting Margaret Forster has selected as the basis for the book is a real one – a simple Read More …
It’s #LibrariesWeek
What a week it’s proving to be! There’s #librariesweek everywhere! Showcasing the fantastic work and resources of so many wonderful libraries of all sorts, not just health Libraries, but public libraries and special libraries – it’s amazing!
Book review: The Clockmaker’s Daughter
Kate Morton’s book ‘The clockmaker’s daughter’ is something of a door stopper – and the considered view was that she could have cut down on a few of the strands of her story without losing the essential plot – there Read More …
Book review: Once upon a river
Once upon a river’ was a magical, fairy-tale read – Diane Setterfield’s storytelling is powerful and allows you to suspend disbelief. Set in the nineteenth century on the upper Thames it starts at the winter solstice, and whilst the regulars at Read More …
We are on You Tube! – view our ‘Welcome to KGH Library’ video
Welcome to all our new KGH colleagues. Please call in to the Library (with your ID badge) to join the KGH Library. For a short introduction to what the KGH Library Service offers please view our You Tube video – Read More …
BMJ Best Practice – induction video
YouTube Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyorTazib1A&feature=youtu.be Brightcove (alternative) Link to video: https://bcove.video/30zDjIu [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyorTazib1A”%20frameborder=&w=560&h=315]
NICE Newsletter – 29 July 2020
Contents: – Cancer patients to benefit from new histology independent treatment; Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation; NICE signs agreement with Colombia’s Institute of Health Technology Assessment to forge closer working ties; Impact report on respiratory conditions highlights how NICE has contributed to improvements Read More …
Book review: Where the crawdads sing
‘Where the crawdads sing’ was an engaging read. Delia Owens has created a memorable character in Kya and the detail in her writing conjures the North Carolina marshes and their wildlife in exquisite detail. The story combines a murder investigation Read More …
KGH Library Newsletter – July 2020
LibraryNewsletter – July2020
Book review: The silver dark sea
‘The silver dark sea’ by Susan Fletcher is a tale set on the island of Parla, a remote community a two hour ferry trip from the mainland. Although it isn’t made explicit it has the feel of a Scottish island. Read More …
COVID-19 – SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19 – SARS-CoV-2 View full, regularly updated, details on our Coronavirus page – including resources for updating skills for frontline staff working in unfamiliar settings and PPE. In response to the outbreak several publishers and organisations are providing free access Read More …