Welcome to the NHS Bolton Library help/FAQ page.

This page has been set-up to answer any burning questions you may have or to guide you if you cannot find the desired information. This page is constantly added to and kept up-to-date.

If you are still struggling, please do not hesitate to email us on: Michael.cook@bolton.nhs.uk with any questions, quiries or comments you may have.

Contact Details/Location/Opening Hours

All this information is available on the Library Information Page

I'm a member of Bolton Public Library's do I need to join?

Yes. Although we are based within Bolton Central Library and work in close partnership with them, we are a seperate library with a seperate catalouge.

I'm a member of the Royal Bolton Hospital Library  do I need to join?

No. Both ourselves and the hospital library share a joint catalouge under the 'Bolton Health Library Service' banner. This means that once you join either library, you can use both library services.

Membership Critera/Who can join?

Anybody who is over 18 and either lives works or studies in the Bolton area can join. All NHS staff can join as well.

How Can I Join?

All you need to do is either A) if you work for the NHS or Bolton Council bring your work I.D. badge or B) if you don't bring an offical document with your home address on i.e. bank bill/statement, driving licence etc.

I do not meet the critera, can I still use the services?

Yes. If for any reason you do not meet the critera, you can still use our services as a reference library.

Where can I return my books/can I return my books at my local public library?

Any books borrowed from us here at the NHS Bolton Library can be returned either here or at the Royal Bolton Hospital Library. If you return your book to your local public library, we will not recieve here and you will still be liable to fines and ultimately the cost of the books.

What does PCT Stand for?

PCT Stands for Primary Care Trust.

I work for the NHS Bolton and would like to register for Athens. How Can I do that?

There are two ways that we can get you registered. You can either click here for all the required information, or you can contact us either by email : michael.cook@bolton.nhs.uk or phone (01204) 462490 and we can arrange a time to help you set this up. If you work for Royal Bolton Hospital you need to contact them on (01204) 390935.