As you settle into the autumn term, the RCN Library and Museum is here to support your studies with Europe’s largest collection of nursing resources across 4 cities, or just a few clicks away. Whether you're diving into research, brushing up on essential topics or looking for study tips, we've got you covered.
Here's how we can help:
- Access thousands of resources: Explore our extensive collection of eBooks, eJournals, subject guides, and databases, designed to support every aspect of your studies.
- Study skills and training sessions: Join a variety of online sessions tailored to improve your research and information literacy skills, helping you make the most of our resources.
- Quick and easy search tool: Save time by using our library search tool to find articles and books in seconds.
- Prefer a physical book? We offer free postal loans, delivering materials right to your door.
- You can also get in touch anytime via our webchat. Just press the “Chat Now” button on our webpages.
Or, if you're nearby, stop by one of our libraries in person! We have expert support and study spaces for you in: Belfast; Cardiff; Edinburgh; and London. Scroll down for more about each of our libraries.
Belfast
Our Belfast library is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and is located a short distance from Queen's University.
- Networked PCs, free printing, scanning and copying, and borrowable headphones and chargers.
- Dedicated wellbeing space with relaxation materials like puzzles, mindfulness books, and free refreshments.
- Bookable group study room equipped with a whiteboard, allowing for both group and solo study sessions.
For more, visit the RCN Library and Information Zone.
Cardiff
Our Cardiff library is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and is located close to the University Hospital of Wales.
- A variety of resources, including physical books, print journals, and group study spaces.
- The wellbeing area features soft seating, plants, and coloring books, promoting a tranquil environment for relaxation and creativity.
- Members can use PCs or free WiFi, large print keyboards, magnifiers, ergonomic mice, and access free printing, scanning, and copying services.
- Enjoy free tea and coffee, participate in a reading for pleasure book swap, and take advantage of free parking.
- Check out or display on Wales' nursing hero: Betsi Cadwalader. The exhibition is open to all and will run until January 2025.
Find out more, visit RCN Wales Library.
Edinburgh
Our Edinburgh library is open 10am to 4pm Monday to Thursday. We're located in leafy Blackford next door Astley Ainslie Hospital.
- Physical books, print journals, an exhibition space, and study areas, including quiet and group study rooms with desks and PCs.
- Members can access free printing, scanning, and copying services, along with free WiFi, phone chargers, and headphones.
- The wellbeing space includes soft seating, plants, puzzles, coloring books, and free tea and coffee making facilities for relaxation.
- Come and visit our next exhibition "Shining a Light: A history of nursing support", and uncover the long history of nursing support workers and celebrate the contribution that they continue to make today.
Find out more, visit RCN Scotland Learning Hub.
London
Our London library is open 10am to 7pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to 5pm on Saturdays. The library is located just behind Oxford Street between Oxford Circus and Bond Street stations. We are also home to the Trampoline Cafe, which is open 8am to 3pm weekdays.
- Physical books and journals and historic printed collections
- Study paces equipped with PCs and free WiFi.
- Dedicated spaces for RCN members include a mezzanine level with study areas, PCs, and a quiet room with height-adjustable desks.
- The member wellbeing area offers soft seating, plants, puzzles, coloring books, and free tea and coffee making facilities.
- Enjoy free printing, scanning, and copying for members, as well as access to phone chargers, headphones, and accessibility tools.
- Come along to our Museum's next exhibition: "You Mean the World: Nursing in a Climate Crisis". Exploring the past, present and future of nursing in the face of the climate emergency.
For more, visit RCN Library and Museum.
