Hello all,
This course looks brilliant. I'm a bit gutted because I've checked and unfortunately I can't get up to Newcastle and back in one day from here. Does anyone know of a similar course being offered closer to Bournemouth?
Many thanks,
Caroline
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1. An Introduction to online Literature Searching
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Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:50:40 +0100
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Subject: An Introduction to online Literature Searching
An Introduction to online Literature Searching
At the Sowerby Centre for Health Informatics at Newcastle
Thursday 30th September 2010 1:00pm - 5pm
This half day course is ideal for any Information Scientists/Librarians working in the health sector who are new to literature searching, as well as other health professionals (including pharmacists) who have an interest in improving their research skills.
By the end of this course participants should have a greater understanding of the following;
* Formulating a search question and identifying the key concepts, search terms and synonyms to develop an effective search strategy for your topic of research
* Using appropriate bibliographic databases with a focus on Ovid Medline
* Using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and keyword/free text searching as well as using 'operators' to combine and limit your search results
* Using search filters to limit your search results e.g. identifying systematic reviews, randomised controlled trials etc.
* Printing and saving search results, sending your results to reference management software, emailing search results and saving your search to re-run at a later date.
* Searching the 'invisible web' using Google to identify material which is not easily found by conventional means, such as through publishers and bibliographic databases.
* Using Ovid Medline with a practical hands-on literature searching workshop, utilising the skills discussed.
Course fees
Book before 30th June at the reduced rate of £75, normal rate £100 (VAT not included)
Places are limited to 10.
Light refreshments are included.
To provisionally book your place, on this course please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with your details so an invoice can be sent and payment confirmed.
Course tutors/organisers
Richard Bowley
* Has an honours degree in Pharmacology and an M.Sc. in Computer Based Information Systems. Has worked as an Information Specialist at the Sowerby Centre for over 9 years, working on the NHS Clinical Knowledge Summaries (formerly Prodigy), PRODIGY Books and numerous other health informatics projects throughout the centre. Before working at SCHIN, Richard worked for GlaxoSmithKline as a Regulatory Scientist developing and authoring information leaflet pack inserts for medicines.
Nina Duker
* Has a BSc (Hons) in Health Development and has 4 years experience working as an Information Specialist at SCHIN. As well as literature searching for CKS topics she works on external projects for agencies including the HPA. She has undertaken a variety of literature searching training including databases and internet searching. She is responsible for horizon scanning and maintaining Knowledge Update sections of CKS topics.
Pauline Nieson
* Has a BSc in Biochemistry and worked as a research scientist in immunology for 7 years. Following a move to Newcastle she completed an MSc in Library and Information Management at the University of Northumbria and has worked for SCHIN ever since, playing an active part in the development of the Prodigy/CKS project over the last 8 1/2 years. Pauline moved to Scotland 3 years ago but continues to work for SCHIN on a part-time basis.
Jennifer Stout
* Has a joint honours degree in History and Politics and an M.A. in Librarianship. Following her undergraduate degree, she worked as a Collections Assistant in at Irwin Mitchell Solicitors on a graduate placement before embarking on her master's degree at the University of Sheffield. Since completing her degree, she has worked at SCHIN as a Junior Information Specialist working on the NHS Clinical Knowledge Summaries.
Richard Bowley
Research Associate for NHS Clinical Knowledge
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