Using the Library

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

All three 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 plus an unlimited number of books from our non-medical collections e.g. Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Books on Prescription and Popular Science. 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

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

Following this, on your next visit to the library, present your MFT ID badge to one of the library staff who will then link your badge to your library record.

You can then use the self-service facilities (at Oxford Road during their opening hours and at Wythenshawe 24/7) to borrow and return items.

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.

To log in, to your account you will need your reader code and PIN.

Please contact us if need a reminder of your reader code or PIN.

The MyCirqa app will allow you to access your personal Library account to view, renew and reserve items. You will need to already be registered with the Library to use the app. Please contact us if you require you username and PIN MyCirqa.

To get the app:

1. Visit your app store and download MyCirqa.

2. Enter MFT as the library name.

3. Log in with your library account details.