The document discusses key features of an effective library service for nursing and midwifery students. It recommends that the library provide accessible facilities for all users, including distance learners, with clear signposting and 24 hour access. The librarian should be highly aware of students' requirements and provide guidance on resources like research guides, databases, and special equipment loans. An initial library tour and tailored tutorials can help students learn to use available materials most effectively.

1. The Key Features of an Effective Library Service for Nursing and Midwifery Students Hazel Greenwood

2. The Library Service Facilities for access for all users-distance learning Library Intranet-navigation & requests. How accessible is the Librarian and what do they look like *JET LIBRARY* Signposting Opening Hours 24 hours? Car parking ( library bus)

3. A Librarian who is highly aware of their requirements as students

4. What is already available Research Guides on-line information Ease of use of Classification: Dewey Effective stock control Books, Periodicals both hard copy and internet journals Hands on teaching for use of Health Databases/CD-Roms Lyn Hazel John Doris

5. A Librarian to provide guidance i.e copyright Loan special equipment Interactive CDs: headphones

6. Conclusion An initial Library Tour of facilities and what is available. Posting of Requests (email) Facilities for retrieval (are they using Mac or Windows pc) Tailor made tutorials some students will need more help with IT than others. Student’s guides/profiling show an interest in their work and achievement. Feedback and empathy the librarian needs to be a student too ( I am registered with learn direct and have completed 7 courses including advanced databases and web authoring)