Health Information & Resources Service
The Health Information & Resources Service (HIRS) provides health promoters with access to information on many health improvement issues, and in a range of formats. We encourage health promoters to register with us so that they can access all HIRS services. One or more people can be registered from each establishment. Full terms and conditions of service are provided with the registration form and are also available online.
Key services to registered Users
HIRS Library: This is an opportunity to visit the Library to review, browse and discuss your health information and resource needs with staff.
In the HIRS Library we have:
- Leaflets and poster samples for ordering.
- PC for accessing Shelcat (Scottish Health Libraries Catalogue) to search for information on the resources and materials we hold + view the department's website.
- TV + DVD/VCR player for previewing videos and DVDs.
- Study area.
- Reference journals.
- Collections of books, anatomical models, games and teaching kits.
- Reference Leaflet Collection.
- Condoms, femidom, dams and lubricant display.
Audio-Visual Resources: DVDs,videos, teaching kits, books, games and anatomical models may be borrowed for up to 3 weeks.
Leaflets and posters: Orders can be placed for leaflets and posters.
Condoms, femidom, dams and lubricant: These can be ordered directly from HIRS.
Bookings/orders can be made via Shelcat, our website, e-mail, telephone, fax, post, or in person when visiting the HIRS Library.
HIRS Collections: Up-to-date information about all our audio-visual resources, leaflets and posters is available online via Shelcat and may be searched for at www.shelcat.org/vl (i.e. Shelcat). We do encourage Users to make use of Shelcat as it provides excellent search facilities not only for our own collections but also of those other libraries in the Shelcat consortium.
HP Resources WebPages: The HIRS home page can be found at Health Information & Resources Service outlining other facilities and further explanations of the services we provide.
Advice in developing new resources and preparing survey questionnaires
We design, prepare and produce health promotion publications and survey questionnaires that complement the work of NHS Forth Valley colleagues and their partners. Use is made of both traditional and electronic media depending on the process and output required.
If assistance is required in using any of the above services our staff will be happy to help you.
Alternative Formats
This information sheet can be provided in audio, large print (16 point) format and other languages on request:
An audio PDFversion may be heard by clicking on
HIRS Information - Audio.
You will need to have the free 'Adobe Reader 6.0 or higher program on your PC. When the document opens click 'View' on the menu, then select 'Read Out Loud'. You may need to adjust the volume control on your PC or speakers.
The Adobe Reader 9.0 program (33.5 mb) can be downloaded from . . . www.adobe.co.uk/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
Where to find us:
HIRS
Health Promotion Department
NHS Forth Valley
9 Gladstone Place
Stirling,
FK8 2AH
Tel: (see below) Fax: 01786-434797
Web: www.nhsforthvalley.com/home/Services/healthpromotion/hirs/hirs_intro.html
Car parking may be available either at the front or rear (via Meuse Lane) of the building. Otherwise roadside parking (metered) may be available.
On entering the building, there is a door entry system with instructions on how to gain access to HIRS (please note that there is no reception or receptionist).
Library Opening Times*
Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 4.00pm
Friday 9.30am - 3.00pm
* Opening times may be restricted during holiday periods. On these occasions, an advisory notice will be placed on our webpages. Alternatively, please check with us before you set out to make a visit.
Who should you contact for specific services?
Registration, Resources and Library enquiries:
Scott Findlay (Library Services Officer) - Tel: 01786-434756
Email: scottfindlay@nhs.net
Margaret Smith (Assistant Library Services Officer) - Tel: 01786-434758
Email: m.smith7@nhs.net
(Monday to Thursday 09.30 - 15.30)
Julie Easton (Assistant Library Services Officer) - Tel: 01786-434795
Email:
Julie Easton
(Monday to Thursday 13.00 - 16.00. Friday 09.30 - 15.00)
Publications Design Services:
Sharon O'Neil (Publications Design Services Officer) - Tel: 01786-434757
Email: sharon.oneil@nhs.net
(Monday to Wednesday mornings)
Service Management, Department Website, and Service Developments:
Kevin MacLennan (HIRS Manager) - Tel: 01786-434759
Email: kevin.maclennan@nhs.net
Reviewed: August 2008
