Oxford LibGuides: NHS: LWW Health Library

Introduction

Designed to support foundational learning and clinical practice, LWW Health Libraries deliver trusted health science education and clinical
content through a single portal.

LWW Health Library for Medical Education offers a core collection of content for students. The Core book collection has over 35 fundamental texts, covering key areas of study—anatomical sciences, pathology, and biochemistry.

Also included are videos, self-assessment questions and case studies.

How to Access

For OUH readers

Sign in to your OpenAthens account. If you don't have an OpenAthens account, you can sign up for free.
Go to ‘My Resources’ and select ‘LWW Health Library’.
Select the following if prompted: Federation: ‘OpenAthens Federation’; Institution: ‘Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust’.
Register for a free personal account to get access to personalised self-assessment, save your favourite content, and more.

For University of Oxford readers

University of Oxford members can access this resource via SOLO or Databases A-Z.

What Does the Collection Include?

Field-leading textbooks in areas and disciplines—such as anatomy, physiology, and pathology— that are fundamental for training
Videos that depict mechanisms, interactions, techniques, and procedures as well as key topics
Thousands of self-assessment questions that help students gauge their knowledge and prepare for exams.
Case studies that present real-world scenarios and help learners apply clinical knowledge in practice
Content updated regularly!

How to Create a Free Personal Account

1. Sign in to the LWW Health Library with your OpenAthens account (see 'How to Access')

2. Click on the blue 'Create a free personal account' link at the top of the page.

3. Complete and submit the short online form.

Contact Us

We are happy to take your questions.

Email: hcl-enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk

Telephone: 01865 (2)21936.