An academic based health services research unit comprising a library and enquiry service with in-house and external databases.  Specialises in health technology assessment, outcomes measurement and other research methodologies (not a clinical library).  Self referral.  All telephone enquiries have access to reference material on an appointment basis whilst other services are made available to NHS/University staff at the discretion of the Head of Information Resources.  Events include Closure Week in August and a staff 'away day' once a year.