Implementation

The timescale for Hub developments.

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

2021 - phase 1

NHS Knowledge and Library Hub linking to Core Content and local journal holdings for users in London, South East, Midlands, East of England, North West, North East and Yorkshire.  

Implementing an enhanced version of the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub for users in the South West and parts of the South East with access to the region’s Infor library management system.

 For these users, searches of the discovery service will surface core and local e-resources as well as local book collections.

Users will be able to perform some OPAC operations within the NHS Knowledge and Library Hub platform.  

The launch date for this is October 2021. 

2022-24 - phase 2

Future phases will involve integrating other regional library management systems.