Library and information services

As a RCM member, you can access the following library and information services by using the below links.

• RCM Reference Library - RCM members can access the full RCM collection at the reading rooms of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 27 Sussex Place, Regents Park, London. The RCM has a prestigious collection of books, journals, archives and artefacts relating to the current practice and history of midwifery. 

• Enquiry service - including searching of library and bibliographic resources to support continuing professional development, research and clinical practice

• Reading Rooms - use of the reading rooms at the RCOG

• One-to-one information literacy support - including basic database searching at the RCOG (not available to RCM Student members) 

• Reference use of the RCM and RCOG book, journal and dissertation collections at the RCOG

• Document delivery of articles and chapters from the RCOG and RCM library collections - subject to UK copyright law and the physical condition of the original at a cost of £2.50 + VAT per item.Please contact the RCOG

• Bibliographic databases - both open and subscription based databases

• eBooks

• eJournals

• Standard Searches Services - access to Midirs database for a discounted rate
• Heritage Collection - collection dates from the foundation of the RCM in 1881
• Resources - including RCM and RCM accrediated resources to download and external videos.
• RCM Midwifery Bookshop - purchase or download publications
• RCM Roundup - for the latest news direct to your inbox