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Getting The Best Out Of Search Filters University of York, 29 April 2010 As the volume of published research grows it is becoming more challenging to identify efficiently studies performed according to specific methods. Many search filters to find specific study designs such as randomised controlled trials (RCTs) or diagnostic test accuracy studies, or research issues such as adverse events, are being designed and published. Increasingly, these filters are being incorporated into database search interfaces, such as the PubMed Clinical Queries. As the number of filters grows, the challenge of choosing between them is becoming more apparent. Information professionals and others wishing to use search filters need to be aware of issues of filter design, quality and suitability to be able to make informed choices about which filters to select and apply. This training event will explore how to identify, critically appraise and test out search filters, focusing on health and social care. The training course presenters will be Julie Glanville and Carol Lefebvre. Julie Glanville is Project Director, Information Services, York Health Economics Consortium, University of York. Carol Lefebvre is the Senior Information Specialist at the UK Cochrane Centre. Julie and Carol are long-term collaborators who have developed and published search filters to identify RCTs and systematic reviews. They are also involved with the development of the InterTASC Information Specialists' (ISSG) search filter website and the ISSG search filter critical appraisal tool. The course registration fee is £195 plus VAT Further information on the course is available at: http://php.york.ac.uk/inst/yhec/?q=content/search-filters If you have any queries contact Julie Glanville (e-mail: [log in to unmask]) or YHEC Support Services, tel: 01904-433620.