High quality information and evidence underpins the improvement of health and wellbeing and the delivery of care in Fife.
The library provides access to a wide range of print and online resources, information skills training and support, current awareness services and an evidence search service. We also provide quiet study spaces and access to computers.
The Library and Knowledge Service is available to NHS staff throughout Fife and to students on placement. To Use our services and resources, and to gain access to print and online resources withing NHS Scotland, please register with the Knowledge network. Once on the Knowledge Network website you can register at the top right of their page.
We are sometimes able to assist other individuals working in partner organisations in Fife with their information needs. Please contact us at: fife.libraries2@nhs.scot.
Victoria Hospital,
Hayfield Road,
Kirkcaldy,
KY2 5AH
Victoria Hospital library is staffed during normal office hours. There is 24/7 swipecard access outwith normal office hours.
Queen Margaret Hospital,
Whitefield Road,
Dunfermline,
KY12 0SU
Queen Margaret Hospital library is staffed on a part-time basis but is open 24/7. A keypad code is required for access outwith normal office hours. Contact the library for details on fife.libraries2@nhs.scot.
Stratheden Hospital,
Stratheden,
Cupar,
KY15 5RR
Stratheden library is unstaffed but is open 24/7. Contact the library for access details at fife.libraries2@nhs.scot
If you require this information in a community language or alternative format such as Braille, audio, large print, BSL, or Easy Read, please contact the Equality and Human Rights Team at: email: fife.EqualityandHumanRights@nhs.scot or phone 01592 729130. For people with a hearing or verbal impairment you can also contact the team through the NHS Fife SMS text service number on 07805800005.
You can also find health related information on many topics in an Easy Read format on nhsinform.scot.
