HSE Library

A new Lullaby Library has launched in the Special Care Baby Unit at Regional Hospital Mullingar as part of the national Baby Talk programme.

The collection encourages parents of premature and vulnerable babies to read aloud during their hospital stay, helping to support bonding, communication and early literacy from the very beginning.

A lovely example of collaboration between HSE Library, the SCBU team, hospital colleagues and public library services across Westmeath, Offaly and Longford.

And the reading journey can continue after discharge, with the same titles available through local public libraries. 💛

👏 Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this wonderful initiative to babies and their families.

Tomorrow! 🎉

The refreshed HSE Library website goes live on 2 October.

🔗 hselibrary.ie

Same address. New look.

Have you tried LibKey Nomad yet?
🔗 Get LibKey Nomad - link in bio
This browser extension helps you find library-supported full text while browsing online and supports more seamless access to articles.
Recent enhancements also highlight research integrity information, including retractions and related notices.

EBSCOhost is getting a new look on 14 July 2026.

Expect easier searching, clearer navigation and improved tools for saving and managing information.

⚠️ Important: Custom folders will not migrate to the new account.

Need help? Contact your local HSE Library.

🌍 World Environment Day 2026

Libraries can play a part in creating a more sustainable future.

Across HSE Libraries we're:

♻️ Reusing and recycling books
📚 Running book swap initiatives
💧 Encouraging reusable bottles and cups
🌱 Creating greener workspaces
🎓 Building climate awareness through Carbon Literacy training

Every action counts.

Thank you to our colleagues in Portlaoise, Kilkenny and Mullingar for sharing their sustainability initiatives 💚

If you use PubMed regularly, a MyNCBI account can help you personalise your searches and stay up to date with the latest evidence and research.

✨ With MyNCBI you can:
✅ Save searches
✅ Create email alerts
✅ Save citations
✅ Apply filters and display preferences
✅ Build your professional profile

How to log in:
1️⃣ Go to PubMed
2️⃣ Click “Log in”
3️⃣ Select “More login options”
4️⃣ Search for “HSE Library”
5️⃣ Sign in with your OpenAthens account

🎥 Watch the MyNCBI overview video via the link in bio / story.

COMING SOON 👀✨
A fresh new look is coming to the HSE Library EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS)!

From June 2026, you’ll start to see:
✅ A cleaner, easier-to-use interface
✅ Smoother navigation
✅ The same trusted HSE Library resources

You’ll still have access to favourites like 📚
APA PsycINFO, CINAHL, BMJ Best Practice, ClinicalKey, Cochrane Library, Lenus, Wiley, DOAJ & more.

Everything you need to get started (including tips + support) is here 👇
🔗 hli.ie/eds

Meet the speakers ☝️

Experts across health, libraries & communication coming together to tackle misinformation.

📅 20 May
🔗 Link in bio

Keynote speaker announcement 🎤

David Robert Grimes

Exploring the impact of misinformation on health and decision-making.

📅 20 May
🔗 Link in bio

Two opportunities this May to enhance your literature searching skills with 👇

📅 13 May (10:30am–12:30pm)

Getting started with your literature search

📅 21 May (2:30pm–3:30pm)

Searching Embase & Medline on the Ovid Platform

👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/HSElibrarytraining

Build confidence in finding high-quality evidence, strengthen your research skills, and support evidence-based clinical decision-making.