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Library and information services

Non-CSP members are welcome to use our library for reference purposes. Find out what's available and how to book a visit on this page.

Although the CSP Library and Information Service (LIS) exists to support members we are also happy to see prospective members, other health care professionals, librarians, members of the media, and members of the public who may want to use the library for reference purposes.

The CSP Library contains published materials relating to physiotherapy and rehabilitation including:

  • A comprehensive range of journals
  • A collection of books, reports, government documents and 'grey literature'
  • A good range of clinical guidelines and standards
  • Conference proceedings
  • CSP publications

You can use our online library catalogue without logging in. Please note though that the catalogue contains some links which are blocked to non-members.

Copying Services

All library copying in the UK, including the CSP Learning Resource Centre (LRC) is governed by the regulations set out in the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 amended 2003.

The CSP Library and Information Service (LIS) offers a photocopying service to non-members. We can copy journal articles, sections of books and reports etc but due to copyright regulations we can only make one copy of one article from a single journal issue. From books and reports the copying limit is one chapter or up to 5% of the book/report. As stated on the copyright declaration form photocopying must be for research of a non-commercial nature or for private study.

Non-member charges

  • £5.00 per article/chapter held in the CSP LRC (sent by post)
  • £7.50 per article/chapter held in the CSP LRC (faxed - same day service if request received before 4pm, otherwise next working day)

Before orders can be processed we must receive a signed Non-member photocopy request/declaration form for each article/chapter requested, and a payment form for each order. We are legally unable to accept an electronic signature, forms must therefore be delivered in person, sent by post or faxed to +44 (0) 20 7306 6629.

Visiting the Learning Resource Centre

The LRC collection is primarily aimed at CSP members, but the Library and Information Services team also welcomes members of the public, or other health professionals who have an interest in physiotherapy/ rehabilitation information.

All visitors require an appointment to access the LRC. This is to ensure that the LIS staff can provide the facilities you require.

Appointments must be booked at least one working day in advance eg Monday bookings must be made by 5pm on the previous Friday. Appointments can be made by calling: +44 (0)20 7306 6666. Please indicate whether you will need to access a computer, if you require assistance because of a disability, want to make use of the disabled access resources or if you expect to need assistance from a member of staff. (See below for details).

On arrival visitors to the LRC will be asked by reception to produce some form of identification. Valid forms of identification are: membership card, student card, library card, driving license, passport, or letter of introduction from university or business on headed paper.

Facilities for those with disabilities

  • A scanner and speech synthesis system (Cicero)
  • Magnifier/screen reader software (ZoomText Xtra 8.0)
  • Screen reader software (JAWS for Windows 8.0)
  • A 64 cell braille display
  • A "Big Keys" keyboard
  • Smartview 8000 video magnifier for low vision
  • Hearing induction loop at the LRC Enquiry Desk
  • The LRC is accessible to wheelchair users

Library and Information Services staff are happy to assist or advise visitors in order to enable them to effectively access the resources.

Hours
The Library and Information service is open Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm, closed weekends, Bank Holidays and between Christmas and New Year.

Self-service copying
There is a self-service copier available in the LRC. A4 size is charged at 5p per single side and 10p per double side. A3 is 10p per single side and 20p per double. Please pay staff in the centre.

Computer access
Non-members are welcome to use the LRC and the collections but there is a charge of £20.00 per day to access a computer in the LRC. Printing is charged at 5p per A4 sheet.

Group visits
Library and Information Services are happy to provide tours of the LRC explaining the resources available, and pointing out key resources in your subject area of interest. Due to space limitations in the LRC, a maximum of eight people can be accommodated on any one group visit. Please book at least five working days in advance, to ensure we can accommodate you.

Location and contact details
Our address is: Library and Information Services, The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, 14 Bedford Row, London WC1R 4ED
Telephone +44 (0)20 7306 6666, fax +44 (0)20 7306 6629, email lis@csp.org.uk See our London office page for a map and transport details.

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