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Pamphlet Archiving Project (Nov 2020 - Jan 2021)

Archiving Project 2020-21: Pamphlets published in 2015 or before must be reviewed before January 31st 2021, or they will be removed from our online catalogue and Printing Services.

What is required from you?

Please check this list for the status of pamphlet titles used in your area (updated 2021.01.25)
Let us know if your and/or your team intends to review an item or recommends it is archived by completing this form.
Share this information with your teams and colleagues involved in patient education pamphlets in your area.

If you have paper copies of pamphlets in your department or service area, please check the date on the cover and recycle copies from 2015 or earlier. Thank you!

How to Use the Print Code Index

To browse the Print Code Index, select a topic/service area from the blue boxes on the left side of this page. Titles are organized by topic, then unique 4 digit print code.

If you have a printed copy of a pamphlet, you'll find the print code on the back cover, in the lower left corner, with two letters and six numbers: XX85-####. The four digit number at the end of the print code is unique to that pamphlet title.

Ordering Pamphlets

To order copies of any NSHA pamphlet, complete and submit the Dal Print Shop Ordering Form (requisition form).

The Print Shop can ship print copies anywhere in Nova Scotia. Please note, there may be a shipping fee depending on your location.
You will need to provide the unique alpha-numeric print code (XX85-####) and your cost center.
If you wish to get a quote before submitting your print order, please email print.nsha@dal.ca.

Please keep in mind, patient pamphlets are frequently updated. For this reason, it is not recommended to order copies in large quantities.

Dal Print Shop Ordering Form

Pamphlets created in collaboration with IWK Health may be ordered using this form and emailing docutrad@novascotia.ca. Please include the IWK pamphlet number (PL#s), which can be found by searching the library catalogue.

Queen's Printer Form
Use this form to order shared IWK and NSH pamphlets.

Creating Pamphlets

Nova Scotia Health

The Patient Education Team is available to support staff & physicians across the province in creating evidence-based, people-centred materials.

Visit our Content Creator Toolkit to learn more about creating, updating, and sharing patient education materials.
Ready to get started? Start by filling out the Pamphlet Request Form.
Visit the Print Code Index to browse a list of all pamphlets on a topic/service area.

IWK Health Centre

The Family Library Coordinator assists staff with the development of handouts for patients and families.

Contact the Coordinator at 902-470-8982.
Find more information on Pulse.