WMI Bell Library Closure 20th-21st May 2025 - Cancelled
This work will no longer be taking place on the 20th - 21st due to equipment faults estates have identified. New dates will be advertised.
Due to unavoidable electrical work in the WMI library, we are having to close the service on the Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st May 2025 for the work to be completed. We apologise for this inconvenience.
Bookings for Study Pods and Room 3 are unaffected by this work, however there may be some noise generated by the works been undertaken.
Welcome
Welcome to the Knowledge and Library Services of Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust. We are a multidisciplinary knowledge service supporting Trust staff in all departments and students during their placements.
We provide quality-assessed information, evidence-based resources and information skills training at the point of need in support of clinical practice, healthcare management and leadership, clinical research, ongoing professional development and academic study.
Our purpose is to contribute towards improving patient outcomes, helping to deliver the best in care.
The Knowledge & Library Service is based in Building 11 (Wolverhampton Medical Institute) at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP.
Please use the tabs on the site to access further information (including ordering an article or literature search) about the support the Knowledge and Library Services provide to the organisation. The following links provide quick registration links;
Register for the Library Service (this enables you to reserve and loan books via the HeLM Library Service covering the West Midlands)
Register for an Open Athens account
Register for 24 hour Access to the WMI Library
Book a Study Pod
24 Hour Access
During the week beginning 14th April the existing swipe system will be replaced by a new system. This may impact on your current 24 hour access to the WMI.
If you require access to Library outside the 7.30am and 6.00pmperiod, we may need to arrange for your 24 hour access to be reactivated.
Could you please let us know your full name and ID Badge number to the Bell Library to enable us to arrange access outside these hours.
Important Links
Search the NHS Knowledge & Library Hub (requires an Open Athens account)
- NHS Knowledge HubPlease login with your Open Athens account
Library Staffed Hours
The library hours above are for staffed hours. RWT staff can apply for 24 hour access to access the library at anytime. Please refer to the 24 hour access information for staff and complete the online registration form under the Using the Library Service tab.