Using the Library

ESNEFT Staff

All ESNEFT staff can register for library membership.  

• The easiest way to sign up is to complete our online membership form via the link below. 
• We aim to process new registrations within one working day of submission.
• You will get an automated email once we have processed your membership request, where you will get a Library ID number and will be able to set your password. 
• Once you have your username and password you can start borrowing print books via our self-service machines. 
• You can also visit us during office hours and sign up with a member of the library team. If you visit, please make sure you have your hospital ID badge.
• If you prefer, please download a membership form and either email or return in person.
• We also encourage you to register for an OpenAthens account, so you can access our online resources. Visit our OpenAthens page for more. 

Students on Placement

ESNEFT Libraries provides services to students who are on placement with the trust.

• To register for library services please complete our registration form via the link below. 
• If you are a student on placement, please select the student option on question 1. 
• If you are employed by ESNEFT but are also studying, please select the ESNEFT option on question 1. 
• We aim to process new registrations within one working day of submission.
• You will get an automated email once we have processed your membership request, where you will get a Library ID number and will be able to set your password. 
• Once you have your username and password you can start borrowing print books via our self-service machines. 
• You can also visit us during office hours and sign up with a member of the library team. If you visit, please make sure you have your hospital ID badge.
• We also encourage you to register for an OpenAthens account, so you can access our online resources.  Visit our OpenAthens page for more. 

St Helena and St Elizabeth Hospices

We also provide some library services via a service level agreement (sla) with St. Elizabeth and St. Helena Hospices:

• To register for the library please complete our registration via the link below. 
• Please select hospice option on question 1. 
• We aim to process new registrations within one working day of submission.
• You will get an automated email once we have processed your membership request, where you will get a Library ID number and will be able to set your password. 
• You can discover what services we provide to hospice staff, via our hospice webpage. 

Contact Us 🗨️  

esneftlibrary@esneft.nhs.uk 

Colchester - 01206 742146  

Ipswich - 01473 702544 (ext 1544)