Implementation timeline

An overview of the resources made available through the knowledge and library hub.

How additional systems will be integrated to deliver a seamless end-user experience and a more streamlined Knowledge and Library Service (KLS) staff journey.

 2021 to 2022: Phase 1

The NHS Knowledge and Library Hub was rolled out with linking to Core Content and local journal holdings for users across the NHS in England.

The Library Management Systems for the South West, Midlands, London, South East, North East and East of England have been integrated with the Hub. For these users, searches of the Hub include local book collections.

The Ambulance Research Repository (AMBER) repository was integrated nationally to support access to materials. This reflects the national nature of this collection and provided learning about integrations of this type.

2022 to 2024: Phase 2

Two more regional Library Management systems will be integrated in 2023/24 (North West, Yorks and Humber).

Development to support better user experience will be pursued.

Further repository integrations are anticipated.

The new User Interface for Elton B Stephens Company (EBSCO) Discovery Service (EDS) will be explored for a potential implementation during this period.