Using the Library

There are four libraries you can use: Oxford Road Campus, Wythenshawe Hospital, North Manchester General Hospital and Trafford General Hospital.

All four libraries offer a full range of services such as literature searching page, training, document supply and outreach.

To find out more about the libraries and their facilities click here.

All books and journals, including e-books and e-journals can be searched via the online integrated library catalogue.

You can borrow up to 10 books at any one time. The loan period is 4 weeks.

You can renew up to a maximum of 3 times after which time you will have to bring the item(s) to the library. The item(s) can then be re-issued to you provided they have not been reserved by another library user.  You can renew by email, phone, in person, by logging into your own library account or via the library app.

If an item on loan is not returned 14 days after the due date, you account will be blocked.

If an item is returned damaged or you report that you have lost the item, you will be required to replace or pay for a replacement copy.

​If an item is not returned, you will be invoiced for the value of the replacement.

All staff employed by MFT
All students on placement at MFT
All University staff based at MFT
All registered volunteers at MFT

Visit any of the libraries, present your ID badge as proof of eligibility and complete the registration form

Alternatively, if you are eligible to join, (see the ‘Who Can Join’ section above) register now using our online registration form.

Once registered, you will receive a welcome email containing your username and PIN to access your own account.  We will also set you up to use the book issuing self-service facility. You can use this facility at Oxford Road during opening hours and at Wythenshawe 24/7.

An OpenAthens account will give you access to a whole range of online resources such as e-books, e-journals, databases and point of care resources.

OpenAthens registration form

Change your organisation – to MFT if you already have an active account linked to your previous Trust.

Forgotten password?

Accessing your personal library account will enable you to view and renew the items you have on loan, place reservations and update your personal details.

You can access your account via the library catalogue.  You will need your reader code and PIN.  Please contact us if need a reminder of either of these.

How to renew your loans guide.